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In section 2-8 of the Service Manual and on parts diagrams I've seen at the Honda dealership and Partzilla.com, 4 ea. rubber washers are pictured to go along with the four setting bolts. (See part 9 below).
I had to replace the rear fender on my 2013 GL1800, and ordered the washers at the same time (2 of the ears on the rear front fender were broken off, requiring replacement bolts and washers). When I received the parts, I noticed the bolts on the undamaged side of the bike had no washers. I've checked every GL1800 of the same vintage I've seen parked at the dealership or on the street. NOONE has the washers. Parts diagrams on previous models have the same fender construction, but don't use rubber washers.
It seems to me that the purpose of a collar bolt is to prevent over tightening in the first place. So a washer shouldn't be needed. Also, the washer is so thick that it basically negates the collar. If a washer was truly required, I think the collar bolt (part 19 below) should be have a longer collar.
Thoughts?
I had to replace the rear fender on my 2013 GL1800, and ordered the washers at the same time (2 of the ears on the rear front fender were broken off, requiring replacement bolts and washers). When I received the parts, I noticed the bolts on the undamaged side of the bike had no washers. I've checked every GL1800 of the same vintage I've seen parked at the dealership or on the street. NOONE has the washers. Parts diagrams on previous models have the same fender construction, but don't use rubber washers.
It seems to me that the purpose of a collar bolt is to prevent over tightening in the first place. So a washer shouldn't be needed. Also, the washer is so thick that it basically negates the collar. If a washer was truly required, I think the collar bolt (part 19 below) should be have a longer collar.
Thoughts?