LM2 tail light lens screws

[Stevex]

Looking for a source for these screws.
I don't have the originals so can't use to compare and don't want to damage the plastic rear light housing.
Is there a generic replacement or are they specific?

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

I have a V50 in the shop right now, same taillight, and can measure and take a photo of those for you.

[moto-uno]

This is from my LeMans2 , Peter

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Measure 2.90 mm in diameter. Thread pitch is 1.0 mm.

[John Croucher]

I always put a little silicone on the lens screws since they can't be tightened a lot.  Keeping them from falling out.

[moto-uno]

  Which according to Charlies measurement is about 1/8" , which is awfully close to 8 gauge .  Peter

[wirespokes]

I'd be tempted to replace them with 3mm stainless machine screws - allen or phillips. Run a tip into the area where they thread, then put a dab of silicone or super glue in the hole. It'd be an upgrade.

[Stevex]

Thanks for all the info.
When I bought my LM2 and refurb'd it, these screws were rusted in solid. I had to drill the heads off to remove the lens.
What's left of them both is still in the housing and I have to stick the lens in place with silicone.
I've found a replacement reflector housing on ebay which doesn't have screws, so hopefully with this info I can find some.

[Matt Story]

Measure 2.90 mm in diameter. Thread pitch is 1.0 mm.

This is very close to an Imperial #4 wood screw 0.112"(2.85mm) with the Imperial wood screw having a slightly steeper pitch than was measured.  These are common in any hardware to test for fit

I would caution against tapping to a machine screw size.  The machine screw will have a finer pitch.  Once tapped to the new size, there would be little material left for any screw to bite

[Stevex]

Who'd have thought these buggers would be so hard to come by.
So far a couple of hours searching the web and these are the only M3s I've found with a suitable head and a 1mm pitch.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcingmap%C2%AE-Thread-Hexagon-Tapping-Screws/dp/B012T94WQ2/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=machine+screw+3mm+x+30mm+x+1mm+pitch&qid=1591481374&sr=8-7
Don'y really want to buy 100 though!

[moto-uno]

  Nobody would know if it was an easy to get 1/8" coarse screw from your local hardware store  .  Peter
It's threading into a plastic housing isn't it ?

[larrys]

3MM panhead screw 30MM long. My local hardware (True Value chain) store has a terrific fastener section. Length might be an issue. I'll look today.
Larry