Motorcycle windscreen screw size
M5 · 12 to 16 mm long
Motorcycle windscreen takes M5 metric screws in lengths from 12 to 16 mm.
The record covers holds the screen to the upper fairing cowl.
This entry is marked reported and comes from cycle-parts.com.
M5 means a 5 mm nominal diameter with a 0.8 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing.
Motorcycle windscreen screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | 12–16 mm | 0.8 mm | not stated | not stated | holds the screen to the upper fairing cowl | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
holds the screen to the upper fairing cowl
pitch 0.8 mm · tap 4.2 mm · clearance 5.5 mm · PH2 / Torx T25
How to check the screw before you buy
- Where the manufacturer publishes a torque value, use a torque driver rather than feel.
- Diameter: across the threads an M5 screw measures about 5 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.8 mm from one thread crest to the next (12.5 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
- Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- The records span 12–16 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M5 heads take PH2 for Phillips and T25 for Torx, and a 4 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
- Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M5 is about 4.0-6.0 N·m into metal threads and 1.5-2.5 N·m into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M5
- Wheelchair and mobility OEM screws specify an exact standard and strength class (ISO 7045 CL4.8, ISO 4762 CL12.9). Matching only the thread size can cause a failure under load.
- Espresso shower-screen screws vary in length across brands (10-16mm) even though thread is consistently M5, so cross-brand length compatibility is not guaranteed.
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- VMAC Multifunction Power System D600007 also M5 × 14 mm
- Bicycle bottle cage bosses (near universal) also M5 × 12–16 mm
- Bicycle 6-bolt disc brake rotors (Shimano/SRAM/Magura) also M5 × 12–13 mm
- Bicycle water bottle cage mounts also M5 × 12–16 mm
- Vespa Primavera 125 4T 3V ie ABS E5 instrument cluster also M5 × 16 mm
- Bicycle bottle cage boss also M5 × 12–16 mm
- Car door trim panel also M5 × 12–16 mm
- Kick scooter clamp and folding hardware also M5 × 12–16 mm
Questions about Motorcycle windscreen screws
- What size screw does Motorcycle windscreen use?
- M5 × 12–16 mm for holds the screen to the upper fairing cowl.
- How long are the screws in Motorcycle windscreen?
- The records range from 12 to 16 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M5 screw?
- 0.8 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M5 machine screws; a 0.5 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 4.2 mm and the normal clearance hole is 5.5 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Motorcycle windscreen?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M5, Phillips heads normally take PH2 and Torx heads T25; socket heads take a 4 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M5?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing. Use a true M5 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.