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[Troystg]

Hi all-

Today I cleaned my K&N air filter (Holy crap what  PAIN!!!) and noticed I am missing a screw.

The screw was on the bar that goes across the carburetters for the choke. 

I am searching now for a part number but I really have to ask if an OEM is required or if I can go to Fastenal and pick up an equivalent.

Opinions?

[Jerry G Turner]

A screw is a screw as long as it fits and tightens up it doesn't matter where it comes from.

[John Luttrell]

A screw is a screw as long as it fits and tightens up it doesn't matter where it comes from.

I second the motion, that a screw is a screw as long as it fits and tightens up; at least in this application, where it's not a torque specific safety item.

[ryjb]

You can try looking here http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1999-honda-motorcycle-vf750c-magna/o/m2762

I would suggest just going to a hardware store and matching it up.

[warnerwh]

+1 on the hardware store. I'm sure you can find that screw.

[Troystg]

You can try looking here http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1999-honda-motorcycle-vf750c-magna/o/m2762

I would suggest just going to a hardware store and matching it up.

On the carburetor drawing it was part # 12 and 15... 

Thank for the advice everyone..

[hootmon]

I generally agree with the Screw is a screw thought, however, IF it is the screw that retains the slide bar, then I THINK is has a special shoulder on the screw (I may be wrong).. You will need to pull another one to take down to the hardware store, so take a look and see if there is something special about it.. IF not, then off to the hardware store you should go.

[Troystg]

Well I broke down and ordered 2x the screws and washers.   $15 for four parts shipped.  Glad I didn't need one of the >$1k items on that parts list.     

[Troystg]

Ok, I rex'ed the parts..

I ordered 2x the screws and what I rx'ed does NOT have a collar / neck / shoulder..  It is a regular screw with a wide head.

I went back to the diagram and looking closer I can not tell if it is straight threaded or collared as I originally "thought".

Any suggestions / examples / pictures?

[roboto65]

IRC the screws that hold down the snorkel do not have shoulders on them

[silveradocowboy]

You could make a bushing.

[Troystg]

I'm glad I bought two screws and washers...      The first attempt at putting the screw in ended in the screw and washer falling into cracks on the engine.  Hopefully they will bounce out next time I ride.  The second attempt went flawlessly.  Yes I did it the lazy way and didn't remove the tank or the carbs so I deserved to loose the first screw / washer...