Nuts and Bolts

Good finds 2b, Our donor bike was a bit late in arriving, so I haven't been able to do up a list of bolts yet, but it is due to arrive tomorrow, so I will hopefully get to make a start on it then.
 
Ok, collected the donor yesterday and started stripping it. I now have a list of nearly every nut and bolt. Before sending them off to my supplier to price them all up, I thought I would get some preferences from you guys.

I have NOT stripped or measured any actual engine assembly bolts - since few of us are disassembling the motors this seemed unnecessary

I have NOT measured the swingarm pivot.

I have NOT measured hand lever and switch gear assembly screws/bolts

Are people wanting to go Stainless everywhere, even where the bolt or nut is on a black painted part?

Having had a look down the list I believe that most bolts should be fairly straight forward to get if I order in high enough quantity.

As all existing bolts are marked 8.8 or unmarked I plan to supply properly graded 8.8 throughout.
 
In case you missed it earlier: the dome nuts for the shock are metric fine, as is the muffler bracket bolt.

Easy to miss!

Crazy
 
Thanks Crazy, I did miss that! Started checking threads at the beginning of measuring then just fell into the habit of assuming everything was the same.
 
Whatever you have measured would be a good start, could always do others later one by one if it seems like a good idea.
 
What size are the bolts at the top of the front shocks? What grade of stainless should I replace them with? I think I will replace those when the spacers go in.
 
The guys at Stainless Cycle at the link listed below already do full kits for a lot of classic bikes.
I have bought a kit for my 1981 CB750K and my 1979 XS1100.

They ship them labeled so you know what goes where and with a small packet of anti-seize compound.
Plus you can get standard stainless finish or polished.

If you don't see your bike listed email them they don't list everything.

http://www.stainlesscycle.com/presta/en/
 
Looking to get local Christchurch company Blacks Fastners to price these for me.

So I can give them a full list of requirements... I guess I will go A4 on them all? And which grade to go for 50 or 70 or 80?

Any others not on the list that need doing??

HerbertD said:
Replaced all the engine bolts with Stainless steel cap head bolts A2 & A4) within the last couple of weeks, so sizes are still fresh in my mind:

L/H& R/H engine cases: Approx 18 x M6 x 40 with a couple of M6 x 50
L/H & R/H clutch cap / skyteam engine plate: - 8 x M6 x 10
Chain guard: 2 x M6 x 10
Seat hump: 2 x M6 x 16
Handlebars: 4 x M6 x 16
Rocker Cover bolts: 3 x M6 x 20 (from memory)
Starter motor: 3 x M6 x 16

Looks much better and safe in the knowledge that they won't corrode or snap in a hurry!
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