Front axle holder clamp nuts ....

[Guest]

Hi,
Is it best to replace the original spring/plain/nut with a nylock type ? and can i get away with replacing these one at a time,with the bike still on the stand ?
Thanks.

[7981GS]

Hi,
Is it best to replace the original spring/plain/nut with a nylock type ? and can i get away with replacing these one at a time,with the bike still on the stand ?
Thanks.

Yes and yes.
I replace them with stover or lock-nuts instead.
Much safer than plastic inserts.

Daniel

[SAVAGE]

Hi Daniel,

Thanks for the reply .... hadn't thought about the plastic inserts not being up to the job !

[SAVAGE]

Having trouble finding Stover nuts,i assume these types are just as good ?
(Don't know if correct pitch)

http://www.a2stainless.co.uk/M8-Staytight-Nut_AIV10.aspx?nh=2

or

http://www.a2stainless.co.uk/M8-Aerotight-Nut_AWJU5.aspx?nh=2

[7981GS]

Yes. Either of those is a great choice.

Daniel

[SAVAGE]

Cheers

[uk gs nut]

you get good service from mark at stigs fasteners. all the bolts on my gs1000 are from him, my bike is the one on his site. he will also make specials if you ask.

[SAVAGE]

you get good service from mark at stigs fasteners.

Yep,i've used them before....would also recommend.