Triumph Thruxton fairing screen screw size
M5 · 16 mm long
Our records put Triumph Thruxton fairing screen on M5 screws, 16 mm long.
The record covers small-head M5 x 16mm fixings at 1.5 Nm.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from triumphinstructions.com.
An M5 screw is 5 mm in diameter with a 0.8 mm pitch, tapped with a 4.2 mm drill; imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing.
Triumph Thruxton fairing screen screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive and torque are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Torque | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | 16 mm | 0.8 mm | not stated | not stated | 1.5 Nm | Small-head M5 x 16mm fixings at 1.5 Nm | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Small-head M5 x 16mm fixings at 1.5 Nm
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 record states 16 mm. Going longer risks bottoming out or touching parts behind the hole; going shorter loses thread engagement.
- 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.
Common mix-ups with M5
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions about Triumph Thruxton fairing screen screws
- What size screw does Triumph Thruxton fairing screen use?
- M5 × 16 mm for small-head M5 x 16mm fixings at 1.5 Nm.
- How long are the screws in Triumph Thruxton fairing screen?
- The record gives 16 mm. Measure the original from under the head (overall for a countersunk head) to confirm before ordering.
- 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 Triumph Thruxton fairing screen?
- 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.
- How tight should the M5 screw on Triumph Thruxton fairing screen be?
- The source gives 1.5 Nm for small-head M5 x 16mm fixings at 1.5 Nm.