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    stainless button head allen bolts

    does anyone have any reason why i cant use for this style bolt to secure the clutch springs in the basket?
    thanks
    1978 GS1085.

    Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

    #2
    You're making a see-through cover aren't you....?

    You should be fine - torque settings will be pretty low for those bolts.
    79 GS1000S
    79 GS1000S (another one)
    80 GSX750
    80 GS550
    80 CB650 cafe racer
    75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
    75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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      #3
      Originally posted by hampshirehog View Post
      You're making a see-through cover aren't you....?

      You should be fine - torque settings will be pretty low for those bolts.
      yes mate, thats the plan anyway, . looking for maximum bling
      1978 GS1085.

      Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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        #4
        Common 18-8 or 316 stainless bolts have a tensile strength of 85 ksi, and the stock bolt Suzuki used on the clutch are about 115 ksi, or 35% stronger. I'd use the stronger bolts.
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          #5
          so what would you suggest nessism? standard steel bolts or something of a different grade steel.
          1978 GS1085.

          Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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            #6
            remember they're screwing into alloy....and the washers under the heads are almost certainly weaker than the stainless capscrews too.

            The bolts I've seen break have been stock ones which break where the thread is relieved under the head for washer clearance.
            IMO they only break because of overtightening.

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              #7
              You could just polish the standard ones. im sure they wont rust in there

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                #8
                would anodised aluminium bolts be strong enough i wonder?
                1978 GS1085.

                Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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                  #9
                  No. but try it anyway and lets us know, lol. I know you want the bling but alloy bolts arent meant for that. maybe the covers. titanium? only coulple of bolts wont be thatmuch

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by sharpy View Post
                    You could just polish the standard ones. im sure they wont rust in there
                    +1, Best idea yet.

                    Or maybe powdercoat them black or red or something.
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                      #11
                      Spec is only 8 lb-ft - that's nothing (roughly one finger on a 6 inch torque bar). No problem unless you buy bolts made out of cheese. I wouldn't go with alloy - even the Screwfix stainless is stronger than that.
                      79 GS1000S
                      79 GS1000S (another one)
                      80 GSX750
                      80 GS550
                      80 CB650 cafe racer
                      75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
                      75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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                        #12
                        im gonna go with stainless mushroom/button head bolts and washers. i reckon they will be fine
                        1978 GS1085.

                        Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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