Nuts and Bolts
- MacKrell17
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Nuts and Bolts
I know it's been asked before but where is the best place to purchase stainless and Ti replacement nuts and bolts....
I also need some new exhaust studs and figure stainless are probably the best... Please let me know if this isn't correct.
Cheers
I also need some new exhaust studs and figure stainless are probably the best... Please let me know if this isn't correct.
Cheers
Re: Nuts and Bolts
Depending on the application stainless is perfect! most places that do stainless sets are bleeding expensive but you can get bags of bolts of Ebay. I got a box of stainless allen head bolts, nuts and washers and contained most of the common sizes you'll need for engine cases and other bits £20 from Fast Pack fasteners in York. they stock most lengths, diameter and tread pitch bolts you'll ever need for peanuts!
I wont use stainless on brake discs and the like because of the shearing force which stainless can't deal with as well as mild steel.
I wont use stainless on brake discs and the like because of the shearing force which stainless can't deal with as well as mild steel.
- lloydie
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http://bit.ly/RW2CeY
I use this seller on eBay for s/s bolts
Good honest fast service and I've used them a lot :-)
I use this seller on eBay for s/s bolts
Good honest fast service and I've used them a lot :-)
Re: Nuts and Bolts
For Ti bit's & bobs I have used this firm -
http://www.torontocycles.com/
on the recommendation of mik_str and found them really good. I have also used Disco Volante moto -
http://www.discovolantemoto.co.uk/
He does a rather more limited range but is cheap in comparison to some of the E Bay suppliers. Recently updated his website as well with some interesting bits for Cafe Racers (Styler/Flatliner).
Good luck
http://www.torontocycles.com/
on the recommendation of mik_str and found them really good. I have also used Disco Volante moto -
http://www.discovolantemoto.co.uk/
He does a rather more limited range but is cheap in comparison to some of the E Bay suppliers. Recently updated his website as well with some interesting bits for Cafe Racers (Styler/Flatliner).
Good luck
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero
F3, 954 USD front, K Tech springs, Braced swinger, Penske shock, Six spoke Mockesini wheels, Harris rearsets, QaT, Flywheel diet!, A&L stacks, stick coils, K&N, FP Ti jets, lashings of Ti & CF
F3, 954 USD front, K Tech springs, Braced swinger, Penske shock, Six spoke Mockesini wheels, Harris rearsets, QaT, Flywheel diet!, A&L stacks, stick coils, K&N, FP Ti jets, lashings of Ti & CF
- bluestoesonnose
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Re: Nuts and Bolts
Got a great place here in Plymouth, not often I've had them stumped, though I'm not into Ti, if I wanted better power to weight I'd get a Blade or something.
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Not into Ti! Not into Ti! For god's sake man whats wrong with you. Got to love the precious, hmmmmm lovely, lovely Titanium.
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero
F3, 954 USD front, K Tech springs, Braced swinger, Penske shock, Six spoke Mockesini wheels, Harris rearsets, QaT, Flywheel diet!, A&L stacks, stick coils, K&N, FP Ti jets, lashings of Ti & CF
F3, 954 USD front, K Tech springs, Braced swinger, Penske shock, Six spoke Mockesini wheels, Harris rearsets, QaT, Flywheel diet!, A&L stacks, stick coils, K&N, FP Ti jets, lashings of Ti & CF
- bluestoesonnose
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Re: Nuts and Bolts
Nor Carbon, I mean why would you, it's like going to Argos and buying fake gold bling, awful stuff IMO
- lloydie
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I have to agree with kev on the ti and carbon :-)
I have recently taken a liking to it :-) .
What's wrong with you !!! Lol
I have recently taken a liking to it :-) .
What's wrong with you !!! Lol
- bluestoesonnose
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Man down, someone call the taste police
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Carbon nuts and bolts now there's a thought. If I was to buy Titanium bolts, it wouldn't be for weight but the anti corrosion resistance. Even stainless steel still rusts (depending on quality) eventually.
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Re: Nuts and Bolts
They are far to busy investigating Chric at the moment, it's a very complicated, time consuming case. They may be some time...bluestoesonnose wrote:Man down, someone call the taste police
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
- bluestoesonnose
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Re: Nuts and Bolts
Carl, if you go for good quality stainless it'll be ok (316 or similar) however it will corrode in a low oxygen environment, just put some grease, Alu-Slip or similar on the hidden bits and you'll be toppers.
Ti, gauls so you have to use speical grease on it if you ever want it to come undone agan, Ti also work hardens like copper so will fail, think about that if you're fitting it to any safety critical areas.
Ti, gauls so you have to use speical grease on it if you ever want it to come undone agan, Ti also work hardens like copper so will fail, think about that if you're fitting it to any safety critical areas.
- MacKrell17
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Re: Nuts and Bolts
Interesting that we have someone who doesn't like the bling. I thought Ti was stronger than stainless so would have used on discs and calipers.... Not now though. I learn something new everyday! but the nut and bolt upgrade is for the anti corrosion aspect rather than weight saving. If I was that keen to reduce weight I'd go on a diet and upgrade the bike battery... In that order.
Oh well.....
Oh well.....
Re: Nuts and Bolts
There are different grades of stainless, and Ti as well, just make sure you use the correct grade.
Google's your friend, unless someone on here would care to share the grade/spec/recommended use knowledge.
Google's your friend, unless someone on here would care to share the grade/spec/recommended use knowledge.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.