Triumph Thruxton instrument panel spacer block screw size
M6 · 25 mm long
Our records put Triumph Thruxton instrument panel spacer block on M6 screws, 25 mm long.
The record covers instrument panel to spacer block with two M6 x 25mm fixings at 8 Nm.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from triumphinstructions.com.
For reference, M6 is 6 mm across the threads at 1 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: 1/4in-20 (6.35 mm) — the tripod/camera thread; visibly larger than M6.
Triumph Thruxton instrument panel spacer block 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6 | 25 mm | 1 mm | not stated | not stated | 8 Nm | Instrument panel to spacer block with two M6 x 25mm fixings at 8 Nm | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Instrument panel to spacer block with two M6 x 25mm fixings at 8 Nm
pitch 1 mm · tap 5 mm · clearance 6.6 mm · PH3 / Torx T30
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 M6 screw measures about 6 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 1 mm from one thread crest to the next (10 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 25 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 M6 heads take PH3 for Phillips and T30 for Torx, and a 5 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
Common mix-ups with M6
- Optical tables come in metric (M6 on 25mm centres) and imperial (1/4-20 on 1in centres) — mixing them cross-threads the table.
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- Adult e-scooters also M6 × 25 mm
- Table / mitre saw fence and rails also M6 × 25 mm
- Kayak accessory rail T-bolt kit also M6 × 25 mm
- Bicycle disc caliper mount (post / IS) also M6 × 25 mm
- Pride Go-Go scooter tiller lock knob also M6 × 25 mm
- Gas grill cart and legs also M6 × 25 mm
- Motorcycle fairing panels also M6 × 25 mm
- Small boat deck hardware also M6 × 25 mm
Questions about Triumph Thruxton instrument panel spacer block screws
- What size screw does Triumph Thruxton instrument panel spacer block use?
- M6 × 25 mm for instrument panel to spacer block with two M6 x 25mm fixings at 8 Nm.
- How long are the screws in Triumph Thruxton instrument panel spacer block?
- The record gives 25 mm. Measure the original from under the head (overall for a countersunk head) to confirm before ordering.
- What is the thread pitch of an M6 screw?
- 1 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M6 machine screws; a 0.75 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 5 mm and the normal clearance hole is 6.6 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Triumph Thruxton instrument panel spacer block?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M6, Phillips heads normally take PH3 and Torx heads T30; socket heads take a 5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M6?
- No. Imperial look-alike: 1/4in-20 (6.35 mm) — the tripod/camera thread; visibly larger than M6. Use a true M6 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
- How tight should the M6 screw on Triumph Thruxton instrument panel spacer block be?
- The source gives 8 Nm for instrument panel to spacer block with two M6 x 25mm fixings at 8 Nm.