WTF - Ally caliper mounting bolts

Carbon749 · 13-May-2006, 15:01

I know the discussion over standard caliper bolts V's stainless steel bolts has been done to death on here.

But, spotted these this morning ..... Ally bolts used for mounting calipers .... surely not

Plus, I'm not 100% sure about the ally bolts holding the caliper together.

[Edited on 13-5-2006 by Carbon749]

mikesps · 13-May-2006, 15:20

Doesn't bear thinking about. Could be coloured titanium though.

bradders · 13-May-2006, 16:22

has anyone ever experienced/have any evidence of them snapping in normal use?

Carbon749 · 13-May-2006, 16:54

Quote:

Originally posted by mikesps
Doesn't bear thinking about. Could be coloured titanium though.

Definite Ally, the whole bike is covered in coloured Ally fastners .... blong not bling.

PS. it is on a plastic fantastic rice rocket

antonye · 13-May-2006, 18:12

You can buy blue titanium fasteners from Tasty Nuts, so I reckon they're those and the rest are ally. Would make sense ... I hope!

Jasper · 13-May-2006, 20:19

God,for his sake i hope they are Ti!!

bradders · 13-May-2006, 20:21

no one had it happen then.....so whats the fear based on?

Carbon749 · 13-May-2006, 20:29

Quote:

Originally posted by bradders
no one had it happen then.....so whats the fear based on?

Personally I'd be happy to swap standard bolts for Stainless. As for Ally ones, I'd just feel concerned over the shear factor and the risk of them snapping when braking hard. If trick ally ones are strong enough I would have thought that they would be fitted as standard on top spec bikes.

I hope I do have it wrong and they are Ti.

FiscusFish · 13-May-2006, 21:15

http://www.tastynuts.com/acatalog/in... l&CatalogBody

Foul colour anyway...

Jasper · 13-May-2006, 21:16

The reason no-one has experienced it,is 'cos no-one will take the risk!!

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13-May-2006, 15:20	#2
mikesps Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 235 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kuala Lumpur Doesn't bear thinking about. Could be coloured titanium though. Reply

13-May-2006, 16:22	#3
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... has anyone ever experienced/have any evidence of them snapping in normal use? Reply

13-May-2006, 18:12	#5
antonye Administrator Webteam MotoGP God Bikes: 748S, HM1100S, V4SP, Was: DD-A #111 Posts: 13,080 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in Essex Mood: Passion Killer You can buy blue titanium fasteners from Tasty Nuts, so I reckon they're those and the rest are ally. Would make sense ... I hope! Reply

13-May-2006, 20:19	#6
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK God,for his sake i hope they are Ti!! Reply

13-May-2006, 20:21	#7
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... no one had it happen then.....so whats the fear based on? Reply

13-May-2006, 21:15	#9
FiscusFish Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 782 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Welling Mood: Must fix Superlight... Must fix Superlight... http://www.tastynuts.com/acatalog/in... l&CatalogBody Foul colour anyway... Reply

13-May-2006, 21:16	#10
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK The reason no-one has experienced it,is 'cos no-one will take the risk!! Reply