Screws/bolts for sidestand switch

[butcherandthelamb]

Hi, I have a 1982 xs400 maxim dohc. I noticed the switch dangling under the bike yesterday. i suppose the screws vibrated out, does anyone know what size screws/bolts I need to mount it back in place?

 

[bcware]

OEM part # 98707-05016

Original 98706-05016

Superseded 98707-05016

It looks like a flathead, countersunk m6 bolt. I'm not sure how long.

 

[drewpy]

by those numbers its M5 16mm long

 

[bcware]

by those numbers its M5 16mm long

You clever devil! I didn't know there was rhyme or reason to those numbers!

 

[drewpy]

You clever devil! I didn't know there was rhyme or reason to those numbers!

first number id's the bike, second set the actual part

 

[xschris]

M5 also refers to the thread with of the bolt. Ask me how I know and I will say 100+ new aluminum and titanium bolts on my bike

 

[16VGTIDave]

Err, M5 is Metric 5mm nominal diameter. There should also be a thread pitch like 0.8 which represents 0.8mm between threads. So the correct sizing would read M5x0.8

There are other details that can also be included like fastener strength, length, shoulder length, etc. but that is getting too involved...

 

[butcherandthelamb]

Thank you gentlemen. Your help is greatly appreciated.