Skid Plate Bolt Size

I bought my X-SP used about two years ago. Finally getting around to stopping some rust that is forming underneath from salt air near the ocean. I took the front skid plate off to clean it up and paint it, but one of the four bolts was already snapped off. I drilled it, but would like to tap out the hole. I have no idea what size tap to use. I think its metric, but metric tap sizes confuse the crap out of me and I don't want to buy a whole set of metric taps for this one project.

Any help on this simple but obscure question?

 

Can't you just take one of the other bolts to home depot/Lowe's and getting it sized/threaded there?

 

I could, and I will, but was just curious as I work long hours and don't get to go shopping for stuff till the weekend. Guess I will have to do it on my own now. If I find out I will post back for others to learn.

 

Try this:
12mm head
M8 x 1.25 thread spacing, about 1.5 inches long

 

Thanks very much Wattapunk. I went to the hardware store today, and sure enough a M8 x 1.25 nut fit on the bolts in question. Made it very simple to buy the correct tap, some new bolts, and the right size drill bit for the job. I know it was a simple and obvious question, but I appreciate you answering it.

Love the avatar, sig, and quote by the way.

 

Se

 

this site is seriously the best. found what i needed in 15 seconds..

 

They made it too easy for you

(5 to the 5th power) - 100 + 5 - 27) ^ 3 + 3 =mm

Solve for mm

 

Does anyone know if its the same bolt size for a 99? I was just given a couple skid plates. Wasn't given any hardware though.