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29-05-13, 01:08 PM
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Re: Nuts And Bolts - what to use?
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29-05-13, 07:10 PM
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29-05-13, 08:00 PM
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Re: Nuts And Bolts - what to use?
knock yerself out, http://www.aruncas.com/acatalog/index.html
things like shocky bolts and weird bike specific stuff i always stick to OEM. |
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29-05-13, 11:11 PM
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Re: Nuts And Bolts - what to use?
Thanks for the responses. There is a lot to learn about bolts and there looks like there is going to be no easy answer. I think what I will do is stick to reusing the OEM structural bolts as I think replacing some of them might be tricky such as the linkage bolts ensuring they are of the same standard and design. But for the non-structural items like fairing brackets and coolant tanks etc I might replace the old worn looking bolts with something nicer.
Looks like my local bolt supplier is going to get a visit soon... |
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30-05-13, 01:23 PM
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Re: Nuts And Bolts - what to use?
As one of the engineers, I can't believe how much people charge for machine screws!
They'll all made to one standard or another, it's a case of finding out which standard and off you go. A4 Stainless for the low load joints, they will never rust. May be some issues with the aluminium corroding due to the difference of materials A few places to try, not bike related:- Carona Reuter Industrial Ltd (don't do one offs) http://www.carona-reuter.com/fasteners.php Ondrives http://www.ondrives.com/ Misumi, sell single screws and boxes of http://www.misumi-europe.com |
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30-05-13, 04:02 PM
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30-05-13, 04:29 PM
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Re: Nuts And Bolts - what to use?
Why not get the original bolts replated? that way they will look good and all be right for the job.
I put some rusty bolts in warm citric acid for a few hours to remove the rust then took them to a plater, he did them on the side for a tenner! They looked good afterwards, also did axles etc while I was at it. Stainless bolts are great but can work out bloody expensive. |
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30-05-13, 04:35 PM
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Re: Nuts And Bolts - what to use?
eg this
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