7mm Allen tripple pinch bolts.

[Lotus54]

Two of the tripple Allen head 7mm bolts were partially siezed.
I managed to get them all out (heat, Kroil, old hand impact)

But nobody around here has 7mm Allen bolts.

Any tips on where to buy some?

[Zman]

They are an odd ball. I used some longer hex head bolts with steel spacers that fit inside the recess.

[shang]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=zq92p7

My favorite web site!

[Lotus54]

Thanks!
Didn't think of them.


Wow- the only one listed I found was high strength - some $5 each!

[spooly]

I had the same problem..im missing one bolt.. and couldn't find anyone that stocked them..

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[Zman]

The difficult part is finding an allen bolt that is slightly longer so you can make use of the extra threads that the stock bolts are too short to reach.

[shang]

You could just skip using the middle bolt on each side? On my '13 I just have the middle bolts finger tight with some lock-tite on them to keep them from falling out. It's way to hard to get the torque right with three pinch bolts...

[Wimpy525]

I had problems finding these as well. I ended up finding a place that had some that were close but the OD of the head was to large. I had a buddy that is a machinist turn the head down. I think he did some extras for me I can look and see if I have any left. I am in Chicago for the week at trade show so when I get back I'll take a look

[(F5)]

Maybe European car specialist? I did manage to get some for my old Beta trials bike from the fastener supplies place.