Bag Hoop Bolts

[John Ritter]

Hello all,
I am looking for two bolts for some bag hoops. I have two and need two more. I have a 99 C with no rails. The bolts I have are: Chrome, botton head, allen drive. They are 8M, 1.25 thread and are 50mm (or about 2 inches) long. I cannot find any at all the hardware stores I have looked. Any ideas? I know Polaris/Victory do not manufacture these themselves, but cannot find who does......Are these the ones I need and do I simply bolt them on?

joke of the day: say to your male friend--you are the only guy I know who can walk into a wall with a boner (or hard-on) and break your nose.....=)

Thanks!

[Choirguy]

I purchased normal hex bolts (M8, 1.25 pitch) in various lengths for that entire region of the motorcycle, after originally stripping one of the Victory hex heads on my first week of ownership. The bolts have not rusted yet, so I'm rather pleased by that. They are available at a number of hardware stores...I find that the ACE Hardware in Woodbury has a healthy collection. Hastings didn't have much (stopped down there the other day to find a M6 1.00 pitch screw. No luck).

Hope this helps...I've found lengths up to 95mm (you need a long bolt with fender guards, sissy bar, trailer hitch, and hard bags...but I don't think 95mm yet.)

[BATMAN]

Will these bolts be hidden? When I put my bags on I went to Mills Fleet Farm and found some there. Not much to look at, but I can't see them anyway.

Oh, and nice meeting you the other day.

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by johnritter_50
Hello all,
Ijoke of the day: say to your male friend--you are the only guy I know who can walk into a wall with a boner (or hard-on) and break your nose.....=)

You are a MEAN man, Mr. John Ritter and mean, mean man. GRIN

[John Ritter]

The bolts will be seen at times, as I do not plan on having the bags on at all times. But, I could try them and see what they look like.
Batman, it was nice to meet you the other day also. I just found out I have another wedding (which also includes a bachelor party) June 29th with the bachelor party the week before, so I don't know when I will be albe to do a ride with you people, but the sooner the better. Thanks!