shanYE west Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 I just cross referenced the numbers with some bolts from V-star road bikes and found some Stainless bolts that will look pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted April 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 From my research and measurement I found the following: *M10x1.25 - 50mm is the bolt size that will work in all four foot pegs holes assuming atleast a 2mm thick washer is used. *I have a shockingly small supply of metric fasteners. None of which, were M10x1.25. *The Fastenerguy bolt kit tens to use M10x1.5 fasteners for holes that are 10mm in diameter and where a nut is involved (nut is also supplied with the kit. I assume the reason for doing this is that M10x.1.5 is a much more common fastener size and therefore a bit less expensive (there is nothing wrong with doing that by the way. I also assume that this reason is also the reason foot peg bolts do not come in his kits. *I forgot that I had reinforced the foot peg area on my red bike and in doing so I installed M10x1.5 threaded bosses which I made on a lathe. Pending me having some difficulty after I obtain the proper fasteners, I am satisfied with the solution I put together with the help of several HQ members. As always, you guys are awesome! To make a slight ammendment to the bolt dimensions I cam up with, 50mm is a bit too long. 45mm would better, but that length is not as common. I will probably wind up with 40mm long bolts if I can find some that actually have a shoulder on them. :shoothead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 this is a conspiracy!! it should have been 1.5 pitch!! :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted April 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 this is a conspiracy!! it should have been 1.5 pitch!! :biggrin: Possibly......................but in reality, the Japanes engineers seem to have a thing for medium-fine thread (M10 fine is 1.0) bolts in blind, steel threaded applications. :geek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 (edited) if you made the thread bossed why dont you make the bolts? or you could swap to a setup with a nut that goes on, possibly like a stud. you could mod your pegs to accommodate for a beefy shoulder, and man that would be strong. plus you would have all kinds of new material options. Edited April 29, 2007 by gimmeabeer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted April 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 if you made the thread bossed why dont you make the bolts? or you could swap to a setup with a nut that goes on, possibly like a stud. you could mod your pegs to accommodate for a beefy shoulder, and man that would be strong. plus you would have all kinds of new material options. I made the mounting bosses for my red bike, not my new frame. Over the last few years I have found making fasteners to be a waste of time. Whipping out the MSC book is alot more fun and easier. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 To make a slight ammendment to the bolt dimensions I cam up with, 50mm is a bit too long. 45mm would better, but that length is not as common. I will probably wind up with 40mm long bolts if I can find some that actually have a shoulder on them. :shoothead: I ended up with some grade 10.9's flange bolts, not allenhead, but regular plated bolts. They look better than factory and should be stronger. It was $4 for 10 bolts. Now if I could find a nice stainless bolt for my upper A-Arms that has the proper shank/body length (non threaded) as well as for my rear linkage I would be happy. I doubt it will happen though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Justin...I have a several fastener places within 10 miles of me (believe me, been there enough times over the years...LOL) I found some stainless (not polished or allen head) bolts for my upper J Arms. You give me the measurements....and I'll see what I can do for you. Sure, they're not as pretty as my allen head stainless, polished...but, a little work on the wheel will have 'em pretty in no time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted May 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 I ended up with some grade 10.9's flange bolts, not allenhead, but regular plated bolts. They look better than factory and should be stronger. It was $4 for 10 bolts. Now if I could find a nice stainless bolt for my upper A-Arms that has the proper shank/body length (non threaded) as well as for my rear linkage I would be happy. I doubt it will happen though... You're probably screwed when it comes to the the allen head, stainless steel bolts for the rear linkage. The upper a-arm bolts you can get from Tacoma Screw or Boeing Surplus. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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