Subject: Re: bolt size questions
Author: Jeff Meegan
Date: Jul 18, 2004, 9:18 AM
Post ID: 1717179498
Thanks, and thanks also to Paul Linn who sent me the spreadsheet.
Those machined bolts from Joe Kenny look sweet. I'll have to order a
pair.
You were dead on on the stud size...or at least they fit. I planned
to get
oversized bolts and remove the threads from the portion the bushing
rode on. I'll see if I can get a stock pair first though.
jeff
On Jul 17, 2004, at 9:33 PM, Greg Bender wrote:
| Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Get a Great Credit Card for You Today You can find a credit card to fit your credit needs. All types of credit cards -- 0% APRs, Rewards, & Bad Credit. http://click.topica.com/caacpgdb1dfltb2Prgna/411Web ------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Jeff, The side cover uses 6.0 mm x 1.0 mm bolt threads. As an alternative to using long regular bolts or trying to find originals, you may want to purchase a nicely machined set from Joe Kenny (http://www.swva.net/jkenny/). I *think* the shock studs are 12 mm x 1.5 mm where the screw into the frame and 10 mm x 1.25 mm for the nuts that hold the shock onto the stud (someone please correct me if I am wrong). My only concern with using threaded rod is that the threads will dig into the rubber shock bushings...drastically reducing the life of the rubber bushings. Perhaps, though, you could use a steel collar to prevent this problem. Also, as you mention, you'll want the rod to be some heavier grade of hardened steel. Personally, I would try really hard to get the original studs, as I would not want to experience the damage caused by shearing shock studs. For other possible sources for the original studs, start by trying Mark Etheridge athttp://www.motoguzziclassics.comor the Moto Guzzi Junk Yard in Wichita, KS (316-838-3399). Good luck! Regards, Greg Bender Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Save up to 67% on Omaha Steaks + Get 6 FREE Burgers and a FREE Cutlery Set + Cutting Board! http://click.topica.com/caacpgjb1dfltb2Prgnf/OmahaSteaks ------------------------------------------------------------------- |