I'm looking to replace the bolts on my tank bib or dash or what ever everyone wants to call it (see attached pic). The bolts are 5/16 coarse thread, 3/8" long. I already checked with my local hardware store that supplies me with my monthly chrome fix but the shortest they have is 1". I also looked online and could only find about 1" as well. I looked at the original button head style and the socket head as well.

I already tried to just pop some chrome cover caps on but they look odd and keep popping off when I wipe the tank down.

It got me wondering what other ideas you guys had to replace them or dress those stock bolts up. I was thinking maybe painting them but thought they'd get scratched up putting them in and from day to day use.

 

I used pike nuts with loctite on some, (not sure what you call them), but similar to all thread with a stop in the middle to torque the nut too

 

Why not just take a longer bolt and cut it down? Just park a couple nuts at the depth you want and use them as a guide for the cut-off wheel or hack saw blade.

 

I thought about that but wanted to see what other have done to try and get some different ideas.

Those pike bolts look cool but could be painful if I ever leaned over too far....

 

I bought the ones that came on the 07 SE Super Glide. They are not chrome but are much shinier than the stock ones. The HD part number is 998

 

Use some metal polish or never dull till you find some.

 

you can always cut the new ones

 

Will these work

Console Screw Kit for DynaŽ Low RiderŽ Models

Get chrome looks and maximum corrosion protection with these highly polished stainless steel button-head screws for your DynaŽ Low RiderŽ model's console.

67005-01

 

Obonaventure check AIR Fasteners www.afchromebolts.com . I thunk the shortest 3/8 you will find will be 1/2 in. long.

 

Thanks all. It's looking like buying longer then cutting them down is the best path to take.