Cover Bolts - Finish

[Schming]

Tip

'cause of the dissimilar metals I use a little Anti-sieze on the threads during assembly.

[Radioguylogs]

I didn't look hard, and quickly found BoltDepot.com, where we can puchase bolts individually, in 100's, and in 1,000's.

Using the bolt count from CrazySteve's handy link:

26 pcs 6mm x 35mm @ $0.29 -> $7.54
26 pcs 6mm x 25mm @ $0.22 -> $5.72
14 pcs 6mm x 20mm @ $0.21 -> $2.94

Total $16.20 + $11.01 shipping (ouch) = $27.21

I haven't looked at the carbs yet, but I figure I should see what kind of bolt heads would look right before I place any order.

I think I'll shop chrome-plated for kicks and on behalf of members lobbying for tensile strength and anti-seizing.

[latexeses]

Found this on Ebay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-Engine-Bolt-Set-XS1100-78-81-NGSS-643-/400620715003?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d46dafbfb&vxp=mtr

[Schming]

And for those who want to treat themselves to an early Xmas gift:

http://www.probolt-usa.com/vaf/product/list/?category=%3F&Type=8&Manufacturer=86&Model=1739&Year=1773&x=25&y=11

[IanDMacDonald]

Are you effin' kidding me??? Did uou see the prices of those engine kits? I'll figure it out down the road.

[DGXSER]

Buying individual bolts locally I spent over $30 for the carb diaphragm caps and float bowl bolts alone. That engine kit set is an absolute steal if its the same quality of SS as what I bought!!

[IanDMacDonald]

Sorry Don, I was referring to Schming's post.$200+ for a S/S engine set.

[CaptonZap]

For those concerned with bolt strength, don't worry. The threads in the aluminum case will strip long before you reach any critical load on the bolts. You're only holding covers on.
And as Schming pointed out, dissimilar metal corrosion would be a bigger worry.
CZ

[natemoen]

Just remember that the Rockwell hardness and the over all tensile strength difference between Alloy Steel and Stainless Steel is very different.

That is unless you get a high strength stainless steel like A286.

That is true but this is not really a situation or use that it matters.

[natemoen]

Sorry Don, I was referring to Schming's post.$200+ for a S/S engine set.

I did nearly every nut and bolt on my bike and spent a little under $200.

[latexeses]

DGXSER

I bought one of those ebay kits and it was very nice. Also, they were labeled as to their place on the bike. I suppose for the people who didn't have something to go by. Looking around for them individually I thought they were a screamin' deal.

[CKlamer]

Well what I was saying in an earlier post.
My day job has been selling fasteners to the Government and their subcontractors to build their missiles, tanks and space stations for the last 25 years.

[MaximPhil]

Lowes have a good selection of fasteners in Metric. My experience with Fastenal is very expensive and large qty packages which they will not break.
Phil

[Prisoner6]

Any chance of having another "group buy" for the newer members, and for those who missed it or didn't participate last year? I, for one, would love a set for my '79 SF! Just thought I'd ask ...

[crazy steve]

Any chance of having another "group buy" for the newer members, and for those who missed it or didn't participate last year? I, for one, would love a set for my '79 SF! Just thought I'd ask ...

I did the last one, and it was a bit of a PITA. For economy of scale, I'd need at least fifteen and preferably twenty buyers in order to get the best prices in bulk without having a bunch of leftovers. It's a considerable outlay of money, so pre-payment would be required. And last time I offered the carb kits separate, I won't do that again; too much work...

I did offer the 8mm bolts for the middle drive (including the very-hard-to-find 8mm x 160mm long one), something I haven't seen offered anywhere else. Kits prices worked out to $36 (engine, middle drive, early carbs) and $38 (engine, middle drive, late carbs) including shipping in the US. I can't say that those prices would still be good until checking on current prices. I did make a few bucks 'profit' on each kit, but given the time I put in making up each kit, packaging, and mailing, I 'worked' for third-world wages... LOL...