09-02-22, 09:10 PM | #2601 | ||
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So, probably controversially, for those applications I tend to stick with OEM steel bolts (or maybe titanium upgrades if I could afford it) with copper, or magnesium, grease coating on the threads: The steel has better yield/tensile/shear properties so less likely to suddenly snap, the copper 'grease' is for it's anti-corrosion/anti-seize properties because I use and maintain vehicles in a real world all-weather shed/driveway where rust etc. is a right royal pain to deal with. (Definitely not intended as lubrication though - they're not supposed to be moving parts!) Sometimes I may wipe the end and add some threadlock (that, yes, I know may be less effective if it mixes with the copper grease but I hope I will eventually learn of any seriously loosening bolt by periodic/pre-ride visual checks before it becomes life threatening). But I'll be honest and say that generally I don't obsess about using threadlock. If vibration loosening or shake-out is such a huge worry in those circumstances then I'd argue it's time to break out the lock-wire tools like racers do. At the end of the day it's a risk trade-off, of fastening integrity vs maintenance convenience, so choices and solutions may vary. [I hope this helps with understanding but I feel obliged to add a disclaimer to say I'm not a qualified mechanical engineer or metallurgist (though I do have a professional engineering background in a different discipline) - this is just my experience and opinion so never blindly follow my 'rules': There are significant safety implications with this so please think about the the issues, conflicts and trade-offs and form your own judgements. And if I'm really wrong, please let me know, and why!]
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09-02-22, 09:15 PM | #2602 | |
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You're probably right - the upside benefit of stainless is its corrosion resistance. Not to be underestimated how useful that can be in some environments but stainless steel is not without other more negative considerations.
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09-02-22, 10:14 PM | #2603 | |
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12-02-22, 05:24 PM | #2604 |
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Re: What have you tinkered with today?
Filed down my over-priced castellated socket and got the corresponding swingarm nut off.
Thought I might tackle the yokes (getting new bearings and going to give the lower a coat of hammerite to hide the rust ) before the newly-cartridged forks go back in. Removed the top yoke, nuts and shims/washers. Thought to myself "Hmmm should be dropping out now." and then remembered I've got the front stand on (pin in the lower yoke)! Numpty. So that's on hold until the shock comes back from servicing now, as apart from the front stand, it's balancing on axle stands on the pegs. This is probably where an abba stand or similar might be useful. I CBA to mess about with ratchet straps to the joists.
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12-02-22, 06:40 PM | #2605 |
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Sounding more and more like a trip to Bristol to borrow some bits would have been worth it. I could have lent you an Abba Stand with swingarm removal kit, front lift and the swingarm socket.
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12-02-22, 08:53 PM | #2606 | |
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To be fair filing the socket was maybe 10mins of effort, and the nut itself came off nice and easy (long facom "palm control" ratchet, so no hint of the socket slipping).
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20-02-22, 11:48 AM | #2607 |
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Re: What have you tinkered with today?
Today's task was reverting the Bike back to standard, taking off all my extras before it gets traded in next week.
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20-02-22, 12:48 PM | #2608 |
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Re: What have you tinkered with today?
Not today but a few days back when we had a couple of hours of sunshine between the showers. Washed the crud off the bike and treated the old girl to a thorough coating of ACF50. Looking much better now, but I might wait till the weather clears up a bit before I ride it again!
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20-02-22, 04:02 PM | #2609 | |
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20-02-22, 05:56 PM | #2610 |
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Re: What have you tinkered with today?
I just need to get out and balance the carbs once the weather is a bit better.
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