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Title: Almost lost my knob...in need of a screw
Post by: Zwartie on September 02, 2014, 07:18:28 AM
...now that I have your attention - no, this is not what you're thinking (sickos). When I left for a ride on my '92 FJ yesterday I went to pull the choke knob before starting and it came right off in my hand (ouch), which means that the small screw that is supposed to hold it in place is missing. Does anyone know the size of the screw and thread type?

Note to self: next time put a dab of blue Loctite on it.

Thanks,

Zwartie
Title: Re: Almost lost my knob...in need of a screw
Post by: aviationfred on September 02, 2014, 08:12:21 AM
This is the screw you need. #13 in the drawing. Yamaha Part Number 90149-03132-00


http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/1985/FZ750N/HANDLEBAR+-+CABLE/parts.html (http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/1985/FZ750N/HANDLEBAR+-+CABLE/parts.html)


Fred

Title: Re: Almost lost my knob...in need of a screw
Post by: FJ1100mjk on September 02, 2014, 08:21:22 AM
Was able to find one (trial and error method), at a local hobby store that dealt with small metric fasteners for RC toys and such.
Title: Re: Almost lost my knob...in need of a screw
Post by: Klavdy on September 03, 2014, 06:45:19 AM
Hi everybody,
You can get them from sewing machine places too.
There's also a common computer/motherboard grub screw that fits.
Title: Re: Almost lost my knob...in need of a screw
Post by: FeralRdr on September 03, 2014, 09:50:56 AM
Never forget to check the 'Files Section'.  Sometimes the relevant info is already there.

Quote from: FeralRdr on May 07, 2014, 12:19:37 PM
You can also see if the screw is available at your local ACE Hardware stores.

It's a 2.5 x 6 mm metric screw.  I got my last ones there for about .30 each.

Oh and a dash of Blue Loctite helps prevent them from vibrating loose.