Pointy chain adjuster stainless nuts? - SV650.org

22-11-12, 10:31 AM

Does anyone have a ready source for replacements, for the bolts that go on the chain tensioners. Listed as part no. 08319-31087, and item no 16, in the below picture. I would be looking to replace with nice shiney stainless steel ones and rid the bike of another few scabby looking, brown, nasty originals.

Are they normal nuts or something special?

Maybe Chewy knows?

Cheers

rictus01 · 22-11-12, 10:56 AM

I believe they are nothing but M8 serrated flange nuts, nothing special, as long as the replacement has no dairy content you'll be fine.

Cheers Mark.

22-11-12, 11:15 AM

http://www.pro-bolt.com/aluminium/al...washer_dia=164

They haven't got flanged ones, but, some pretty colours

rictus01 · 22-11-12, 11:50 AM

whilst the aluminum ones linked to are pretty, personally I'd say with steel or stainless, I'm sure they would work fine, but if you have any friction on the axle movement you could strip them in the future.

these would do

22-11-12, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rictus01

whilst the aluminum ones linked to are pretty, personally I'd say with steel or stainless, I'm sure they would work fine, but if you have any friction on the axle movement you could strip them in the future.

these would do

Why not buy the titanium ones then? They aren't going to break are they?

http://www.pro-bolt.com/titanium/tit...washer_dia=164

Actually, the titanium ones come in pretty colours and flanged, simples

rictus01 · 22-11-12, 12:01 PM

£30 as apposed to £1.85, would be my reason, that's about 200 miles riding, but I suppose it's all down to priorities.

22-11-12, 12:05 PM

Also rust

The OP has been complaining about rust on bolts, Titanium does rust, but, the Titanium Dioxide layer doesn't propagate, where as Ferrous Oxide does

rictus01 · 22-11-12, 12:16 PM

titanium is a wonderful material; no doubt and if you were building a no cost limit bike, the weight saving and strength would be ideal, on the rust front stainless will last far longer than the standard and as shown is far more cost effective, £30 would get you a mixed bag of bolts and nuts in A2 stainless to change almost all the bolts on the bike, the OP was concerned about rust, but as he's on an SV forum, I'm guessing he isn't about to replace everything titanium and only wants a cost effective way of addressing his current issue.

Unless you're into pub points....

22-11-12, 12:29 PM

What about these as a good alternative suggestion? They are Marine grade stainless, (A4 316 grade) so more resistant to rust than the A2, grade 304, bolts listed above.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M8-SERRATE...-/140622849958

I have already replaced most visible bolts with Chewys Stainless Bike kit, as consequently it has shown up the few remaining crap ones.

rictus01 · 22-11-12, 12:33 PM

that link doesn't work, but yeah they'll do fine although A2 will out last the bike in all probability, so why spend anymore ?

22-11-12, 10:31 AM	#1
Heefy Guest Posts: n/a	Pointy chain adjuster stainless nuts? Does anyone have a ready source for replacements, for the bolts that go on the chain tensioners. Listed as part no. 08319-31087, and item no 16, in the below picture. I would be looking to replace with nice shiney stainless steel ones and rid the bike of another few scabby looking, brown, nasty originals. Are they normal nuts or something special? Maybe Chewy knows? Cheers

22-11-12, 10:56 AM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Replacement Stainless Nuts I believe they are nothing but M8 serrated flange nuts, nothing special, as long as the replacement has no dairy content you'll be fine. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

22-11-12, 11:15 AM	#3
Cymraeg_Atodeg Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Replacement Stainless Nuts http://www.pro-bolt.com/aluminium/al...washer_dia=164 They haven't got flanged ones, but, some pretty colours

22-11-12, 11:50 AM	#4
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Replacement Stainless Nuts whilst the aluminum ones linked to are pretty, personally I'd say with steel or stainless, I'm sure they would work fine, but if you have any friction on the axle movement you could strip them in the future. these would do __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

22-11-12, 12:01 PM	#6
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Replacement Stainless Nuts £30 as apposed to £1.85, would be my reason, that's about 200 miles riding, but I suppose it's all down to priorities. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

22-11-12, 12:05 PM	#7
Cymraeg_Atodeg Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Replacement Stainless Nuts Also rust The OP has been complaining about rust on bolts, Titanium does rust, but, the Titanium Dioxide layer doesn't propagate, where as Ferrous Oxide does

22-11-12, 12:16 PM	#8
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Replacement Stainless Nuts titanium is a wonderful material; no doubt and if you were building a no cost limit bike, the weight saving and strength would be ideal, on the rust front stainless will last far longer than the standard and as shown is far more cost effective, £30 would get you a mixed bag of bolts and nuts in A2 stainless to change almost all the bolts on the bike, the OP was concerned about rust, but as he's on an SV forum, I'm guessing he isn't about to replace everything titanium and only wants a cost effective way of addressing his current issue. Unless you're into pub points.... __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

22-11-12, 12:29 PM	#9
Heefy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Replacement Stainless Nuts What about these as a good alternative suggestion? They are Marine grade stainless, (A4 316 grade) so more resistant to rust than the A2, grade 304, bolts listed above. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M8-SERRATE...-/140622849958 I have already replaced most visible bolts with Chewys Stainless Bike kit, as consequently it has shown up the few remaining crap ones. Last edited by Heefy; 22-11-12 at 12:47 PM.

22-11-12, 12:33 PM	#10
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Replacement Stainless Nuts that link doesn't work, but yeah they'll do fine although A2 will out last the bike in all probability, so why spend anymore ? __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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