Star screw for air box cover

[MustangGuy]

I must be losing my mind. I thought I already posted this but I can't find it anywhere. Makes me wonder if I posted it on some other web site. Anyway, I changed the IAT sensor today - will post about that later- and I lost one of the four big star screws that hold the air box cover in place. I can probably get them from ASB bike but I don't have anything else I need right now ... Minimum order is $20. Local hardware store and Home Depot will surely be a waste of time. Anyone know a source I can get one or two from without having to buy like two dozen? If anyone has an extra one and they're willing to take the time to send it, I will happily pay for it and the shipping. Thanks!

 

[Macbuell]

I swapped all those torx T-17 bolts out with some normal allen screws and a washer from ACE so I never had to deal with them ever again. If I had any idea what I did with my star screws I would help you out.

 

[EricS]

If it's the screws for the airbox base, they are common 1/4 inch x 20 screws I believe.

Go to Ace hardware with one of the others and check. The heads will be different but will cost probably less than 50 cents.

 

[chevy42083]

And yes, Ace hardware has a MUCH better selection than lowes or home depot... at least in my area.

 

[50dro]

They're shoulder screws. It's doubtful that your local HW store will have what you need. You risk cracking your plastics if you use regular 1/4" screws w/o a shoulder.

Paulpud was selling used ones from the part-outs he does. Contact him for them.

 

[MustangGuy]

Ok- I'll see what I can find. Yeah, they would have to be shoulder screws because all of my plastics have been replaced with carbon fiber. I don't want to have to rob another gas station to replace a cracked air box cover.

 

[thrstrmech]

CA0018.02A8...newcastlehd.com $2.79 ea or here 10 pack for $22

 

[MustangGuy]

Thanks of the info!

 

[paceline25]

I can mail you one. Email address to [email protected]. Put "buell screw" in the subject line.

 

[chief_of_smoke]

or try fastenall