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Alphasports magical fastener size conversion

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I used to have the thread bookmarked, but I have lost it, and can't seem to find it again with the search. I know there is a way to read the Alphasports part number and get the size, pitch, length of the bolt. Anybody care to remind me (us) how it works? I'm in the process of teaing her down and have a ton of fasteners I want to replace.
 
Thank you sir, and that's right, it's not alphasports, or flatout specifically, it's the suzuki part number, they are just sites that use the OEM number not their own number.
 
You're welcome. Merry Christmas.

I love it when there's a question that I can answer !!!:)
 
A couple of updates to that:

Another great source for stainless bolts is: http://boltdepot.com

Suzuki uses standard metric thread pitches up through 8mm:
3mm x .5
4mm x .7
5mm X .8
6mm X 1
8mm X 1.25

When you get to 10mm fasteners, Suzuki usually uses fine pitch threads:
10mm X 1.25
12mm X 1.25

But when you get to fasteners this size, you don't really want to replace them with stainless anyway -- best to stick with the original fasteners. Stainless is strong, but brittle, and it's not a good idea to use it in heavily loaded suspension, frame, or brake components.

Suzuki brake banjo bolts are 10mm X 1.0mm threads.
 
Added this to the other post as well .. Thanks Brian

bwringer said:
A couple of updates to that:

Another great source for stainless bolts is: http://boltdepot.com

Suzuki uses standard metric thread pitches up through 8mm:
3mm x .5
4mm x .7
5mm X .8
6mm X 1
8mm X 1.25

When you get to 10mm fasteners, Suzuki usually uses fine pitch threads:
10mm X 1.25
12mm X 1.25

But when you get to fasteners this size, you don't really want to replace them with stainless anyway -- best to stick with the original fasteners. Stainless is strong, but brittle, and it's not a good idea to use it in heavily loaded suspension, frame, or brake components.

Suzuki brake banjo bolts are 10mm X 1.0mm threads.
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bwringer said:
A couple of updates to that:

Another great source for stainless bolts is: http://boltdepot.com

Suzuki uses standard metric thread pitches up through 8mm:
3mm x .5
4mm x .7
5mm X .8
6mm X 1
8mm X 1.25

When you get to 10mm fasteners, Suzuki usually uses fine pitch threads:
10mm X 1.25
12mm X 1.25

But when you get to fasteners this size, you don't really want to replace them with stainless anyway -- best to stick with the original fasteners. Stainless is strong, but brittle, and it's not a good idea to use it in heavily loaded suspension, frame, or brake components.

Suzuki brake banjo bolts are 10mm X 1.0mm threads.
Click to expand...

Thank you sir. I was wondering about the pitch and that answers it. Except for as you metioned the heavier suspension areas I'm replacing every nut, bolt and screw on the bike. Carbs and case covers already done, now I'm getting the headlight, the bolts that hold the fuel gauge sending onto to the tank, etc....
 
Boltdepot.com also sells a nice metric thread and diameter gauge, with rulers to measure length. I think it's maybe an extra buck or two, and well worth having.
 
Thanks for the tip on boltdepot.com Not only did they have the gauge they sell bolts individually instead of just in packs and seem to be cheaper than McMaster Carr.
 
If you want a lot of extras for your disturbingly complete collection of metric stainless steel socket head fasteners (who, me?), McMaster-Carr is much cheaper on a per-piece basis.

However, McMaster-Carr sells only in "packs" of 10 to 100 fasteners (the number in a pack depends on the size of the fastener), so if all you want is the the bolts you actually need, you'll spend far less at Bolt Depot.

Both are a fraction of the cost of your friendly Ace Hardware or Do It Best Hardware on the corner, at some loss in convenience.
 
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