XB Air box top bolt grommets

[GregoXB]

I lost one of the small metal grommets that sits in the top two bolt holes of the outer air box. Does anyone know the size and where to get a replacement or something similar?

 

[Chicknstripn]

I'm not familiar with the grommet you are missing.
My outer air box cover is fastened with collared torque screws and nylon washers.
You have a picture you could post for reference?

 

[Cooter]

Same here. T27 panhead shouldered torx 1/4-20 bolts, with nylon washers I get from Ace.

 

[user_deleted]

they're called "top hats". must be used and specific to the 4 transluscent airbox covers. order from any H-D dealer. items # 2 and 12 in schematic intake cover/chin fairing/front fender

 

[GregoXB]

Thanks lunatic

 

[GregoXB]

When I get the replacement I'm gonna crazy glue that tricky little sucker in there. They like to fall out anytime you do something that involves removing the airbox.

 

[GregoXB]

I found a picture for you guys:



The tophats are the two hollow cylindrical pieces in the middle.

Genuine Buell translucent airbox hardware kit. This kit works with all Buell translucent airbox covers front two mounting holes. This help keep your translucent airbox from getting hair line cracks around the front mounting holes.

 

[user_deleted]

what more do you need?
i call them "top hats". 2 required.........part # C0188.3AA..............tons still in the system.
buy the complete little installation kit..........part # C1008.1AJ........"""""""""""""""""""""""""

 

[GregoXB]

No the guys above were asking for a picture....

 

[Cooter]

Out of all the Buells I've owned, I guess I've never had translucent plastics before! Didn't know they had different hardware.

 

[Dobe1]

what more do you need?
i call them "top hats". 2 required.........part # C0188.3AA..............tons still in the system.
buy the complete little installation kit..........part # C1008.1AJ........"""""""""""""""""""""""""

i'm about ready to kill someone here.

Kale smoothie time... angry goose..

 

[user_deleted]

Out of all the Buells I've owned, I guess I've never had translucent plastics before! Didn't know they had different hardware.

the transluscent wind screens crack with impunity. virtually impossible to avoid. on the other hand the transluscent airbox covers are pretty robust pieces if correct hardware is used along with gentle loving fastener touch. most of the "tophats" are missing....hence the cracks all over front of airboxes.

 

[Cooter]

No worries Lunatic, I didn't think it was directed at me anyway.

 

[rchuff]

what more do you need?
i call them "top hats". 2 required.........part # C0188.3AA..............tons still in the system.
buy the complete little installation kit..........part # C1008.1AJ........"""""""""""""""""""""""""

i'm about ready to kill someone here.

Now that is some funny sh-t right there!!! You made my day Johnny!

 

[Silverrider]

I have a few lying around if you need them.I have had a few translucents.
As you can see I siliconed them together.

 

[Chicknstripn]

There was a bit of ambiguity at the start of this thread. There was no mention of a translucent air box cover so I was clueless.
And once again I've learned something new. I had no idea translucent air boxes required "special" hardware.

AND I also learned that if I want to get John fired up I just need ignore his posts!!!
Ha ha ha J/K buddy!

 

[GregoXB]

There was a bit of ambiguity at the start of this thread. There was no mention of a translucent air box cover so I was clueless.
And once again I've learned something new. I had no idea translucent air boxes required "special" hardware.

AND I also learned that if I want to get John fired up I just need ignore his posts!!!
Ha ha ha J/K buddy!

Im the OP and I learned something new too. I assumed all XB air boxes utilized that hardware, now I know it's just the translucent ones LMAO....

 

[Silverrider]

Well GREGoXB , I guess you don't want mine? :sorrow:

 

[GregoXB]

Well GREGoXB , I guess you don't want mine? :sorrow:

Sorry SilverRider, I already ordered a set. But thanks anyway!

 

[Silverrider]

Just trying to help out here, Maybe if the guys had a fresh pic of your bike it would have helped ? I would enjoy seeing it.