wanted pinch bolt
 

Hello

Managed to get tyres swapped over, disc on, wheels on
everything looking good then as I was tightening up the last pinch bolt at the bottom of the forks/wheel axel.
Snap:( spent 30mins getting the bugger out.

anybody have one spare? please . . as the weather is looking good for the weekend.

not sure if its a standard bolt, maybe can try Jap bike shops near by in the morning.

should of gone stainless steel I know.

thanks in advance.

regards

TopiToo

Steve, I don't have one you can keep but if you're stuck and you want to get out over the weekend I'll take one out of my bike for you. It's not on the road so it's fine.

Hello TP

Blinkin ell that was quick,;) Thats a great offer mate . . . I may well get back to you tomorrow, feel a bit bad taking one off your pride and joy.

Hopefully somebody can get back with a size (not sure is it 8mm and 46mm long) and if its a standard size maybe I can pick one up at the shops.

many thanks again TP your a star.

regards

TopiToo

I'm pretty sure it's a standard size but just let me know if you need it.

I'll u2u my mobee number because I might not be in front of the laptop too much tomorrow.

One point dude....htf did you manage to snap such a bolt? They only need nipping up a little bit. I don't have the specified torque values but, I would reckon it to be around 20-30Nm and nowhere near enough to snap a steel bolt.

BTW stainless alloys usually have a lower tensile strength and are often not recommended for use in stressed applications.

Hello twpd

yep its 19Nm I know and agree its only a pinch bolt, I was getting carried away, and well no excuse really. It was the last thing and then all done.

muppet of the day . . . :bouncy:

regards

TopiToo

Ah...fairynuff. Then any m8 x whatever length it is bolt will do. Any decent hardware store will have them. Good luck!

Hello twpd

thanks mate, you live and learn.

regards

TopiToo

Steve...I've got a set of Titanium ones up for grabs if you want 'em, all 4.

Suitable for Showa forks...Spankin new...never fitted.

Drop me a U2U mate.

Well if he doesn't want them then I'd like them! And I'll pay!