Triumph Thruxton fairing side and bottom panels screw size
M5 · 11 mm long
The screws used on Triumph Thruxton fairing side and bottom panels are M5, 11 mm long.
The record covers four M5 x 11mm fixings at 3 Nm.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from triumphinstructions.com.
For reference, M5 is 5 mm across the threads at 0.8 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing.
Triumph Thruxton fairing side and bottom panels 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 | 11 mm | 0.8 mm | not stated | not stated | 3 Nm | Four M5 x 11mm fixings at 3 Nm | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Four M5 x 11mm fixings at 3 Nm
pitch 0.8 mm · tap 4.2 mm · clearance 5.5 mm · PH2 / Torx T25
How to check the screw before you buy
- On vehicles and bikes, use the original strength class and finish; outdoor hardware is usually stainless or coated to resist corrosion.
- 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 11 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
- Commercial washer-extractor cabinets mix DIN 933 (hex head, full thread) and DIN 84A (slotted pan/cheese head) M5 screws for different panels on the same machine line, so a single family/brand isn't consistent across all fasteners.
- 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 side and bottom panels screws
- What size screw does Triumph Thruxton fairing side and bottom panels use?
- M5 × 11 mm for four M5 x 11mm fixings at 3 Nm.
- How long are the screws in Triumph Thruxton fairing side and bottom panels?
- The record gives 11 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 side and bottom panels?
- 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 side and bottom panels be?
- The source gives 3 Nm for four M5 x 11mm fixings at 3 Nm.