Anodised engine bolts? - SV650.org

23-05-14, 07:53 PM

04 pointy i have been offered a set of aluminium blue anodised engine casing bolts for my bike but someone has warned me that the aluminium bolts will react with the engine casing is this true? or is cooper slip enough to combat this?

muzikill · 24-05-14, 07:16 AM

Aluminium bolts? You sure?

Me personally, it'll look like sh*t blue dots around the engine edges. And if that's your silver bike in the photo it would ruin the look. I bought chewies engine bolts when i did a rebuild. They're stainless steel and they look great and i don't have to worry about them reacting the the threads.

If you want to know how it would look go to any supermarket and buy a cheap packet of those coloured sticky dots from the stationery aisle and slap the blue ones on the top of each casing bolt you can see and stand back and have a look.

It's your decision though.

24-05-14, 08:03 AM

ok thank you for the reply well they dont feel as solid as stainless so maybe they are cheap jap bolts. so ill take it a samco hose set would in your opinion ruin the bike?

Sid Squid · 24-05-14, 08:16 AM

Aluminium bolts won't react that badly with an aluminium engine, of course the reaction depends on the exact mix of metals as all differing metals react, it's called electrolytic corrosion. Whatever is fitted they should be suitably protected, even just a dip of oil will make a big difference.
I suspect there's probably a factory fitted set of bolts in there already, and I reckon that they're holding the bits of engine in just fine.

jambo · 24-05-14, 10:48 AM

If you want to improve the bike, there are plenty of ways to do it. While samco hoses and anodised bolts are available they do the job no better than oe parts. I've seen some bikes use these to compliment other changes, but rather a lot just end up looking like they were driven through the bargain bin at halfords. Tread carefully

Jambo

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Bibio · 24-05-14, 11:46 AM

wise words. i'll also add that if you do get a seized bolt later on your in big trouble as the alloy ones will just snap soon as look at them, good news is they are much easier to drill out.

24-05-14, 06:30 PM

My sv650 came with full blue bilt kit. I effin hate it. Looks utter ****e. Anyone wanna swap fir standard ones

23-05-14, 07:53 PM	#1
drewthejew94 Guest Posts: n/a	Anodised engine bolts? 04 pointy i have been offered a set of aluminium blue anodised engine casing bolts for my bike but someone has warned me that the aluminium bolts will react with the engine casing is this true? or is cooper slip enough to combat this?

24-05-14, 07:16 AM	#2
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Re: Anodised engine bolts? Aluminium bolts? You sure? Me personally, it'll look like sht blue dots around the engine edges. And if that's your silver bike in the photo it would ruin the look. I bought chewies engine bolts when i did a rebuild. They're stainless steel and they look great and i don't have to worry about them reacting the the threads. If you want to know how it would look go to any supermarket and buy a cheap packet of those coloured sticky dots from the stationery aisle and slap the blue ones on the top of each casing bolt you can see and stand back and have a look. It's your decision though. __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed. Last edited by muzikill; 24-05-14 at 07:19 AM.*

24-05-14, 08:03 AM	#3
drewthejew94 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anodised engine bolts? ok thank you for the reply well they dont feel as solid as stainless so maybe they are cheap jap bolts. so ill take it a samco hose set would in your opinion ruin the bike?

24-05-14, 08:16 AM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Anodised engine bolts? Aluminium bolts won't react that badly with an aluminium engine, of course the reaction depends on the exact mix of metals as all differing metals react, it's called electrolytic corrosion. Whatever is fitted they should be suitably protected, even just a dip of oil will make a big difference. I suspect there's probably a factory fitted set of bolts in there already, and I reckon that they're holding the bits of engine in just fine. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

24-05-14, 10:48 AM	#5
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Anodised engine bolts? If you want to improve the bike, there are plenty of ways to do it. While samco hoses and anodised bolts are available they do the job no better than oe parts. I've seen some bikes use these to compliment other changes, but rather a lot just end up looking like they were driven through the bargain bin at halfords. Tread carefully Jambo Sent without a real keyboard __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

24-05-14, 11:46 AM	#6
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Anodised engine bolts? wise words. i'll also add that if you do get a seized bolt later on your in big trouble as the alloy ones will just snap soon as look at them, good news is they are much easier to drill out.

24-05-14, 06:30 PM	#7
socommk23 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anodised engine bolts? My sv650 came with full blue bilt kit. I effin hate it. Looks utter ****e. Anyone wanna swap fir standard ones

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