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Weldangrind · 04-21-2014, 03:17 PM

Did they give you an idea of what grade it is? $33.00 is expensive, but a higher grade is a good idea.

stretch8668 · 04-21-2014, 04:01 PM

They said its equal to a grade 5 so I think an 8.8 maybe, the bolt itself is 28 plus $5 shipping

Weldangrind · 04-21-2014, 09:02 PM

That beats the China stuff. My guess is that it is usually grade 2.

stretch8668 · 04-21-2014, 09:12 PM

I noticed that when took triangle plates of near swing arm and shock the bolts were 8.8 and I could tell that piece was also hardened steel due to goldish color under black paint these bikes aren't so bad as people make em out to be. I was in woods for hour an half and no problems til motor sounded finicky. Checked valves and they were resting right on on top with no clearence at all so I did both intake and exhaust to .008 as was called for on cg125

Thorgram · 04-22-2014, 11:52 AM

Hey Stretch! Welcome to the wonderful world of clones!

I've been off for awhile but a couple of years ago I was modding my bike like crazy (still haven't finished) maybe some of the parts I bought and pictorials might give you some ideas. Our bikes look pretty similar underneath the plastics etc.

Just search my name and look under thread starter.

I'd put a specific link but I can't remember what I documented under what, I was all over the place.

stretch8668 · 04-23-2014, 05:13 PM

Here's link to bolt http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...endingMachine= the thing I don't get is what's the drive size mean

Weldangrind · 04-24-2014, 12:25 AM

It means that a 12mm allen wrench will be required to tighten it.

I'm surprised that it's 12.9! That's a very strong fastener. Since it is black oxide, it is susceptible to rust, so it's a good idea to paint it before installation.

stretch8668 · 04-24-2014, 08:53 AM

It could be this one I hope cause I don't have a 12mm allen wrench and he said its equal to grade 5 http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...x%20Bolts%22|~

Weldangrind · 04-24-2014, 10:59 AM

I'd use the first option (the socket head cap screw), and buy a 12mm allen head that is driven by a ratchet. They're cheap at HF: http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece...7880-html.html Don't forget to use a coupon.

stretch8668 · 04-30-2014, 09:32 AM

Called fastenal today and they told me I wouldn't be getting hex head bolt til end of next or beginning of week after so I asked bout allen head and be getting it at end of week or early next week also ordered hex socket set bought em off ebay as I don't like sending card info online hopefuly next week be able to inspect bike and start riding on road.

Weldangrind · 04-30-2014, 11:19 AM

You don't have a Harbor Freight Tools loaction near you?

katoranger · 04-30-2014, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

You don't have a Harbor Freight Tools loaction near you?

Harbor Freight needs to be a site sponsor.

stretch8668 · 04-30-2014, 01:04 PM

No harbor freight never seen or heard of one

katoranger · 04-30-2014, 01:33 PM

You are missing out. Its the go to store for the Chinariders all across the US.

www.harborfreight.com

SpudRider · 05-01-2014, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

Harbor Freight needs to be a site sponsor.

Allen, you are on a roll!

04-21-2014, 03:17 PM	#76
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Did they give you an idea of what grade it is? $33.00 is expensive, but a higher grade is a good idea. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-21-2014, 09:02 PM	#78
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That beats the China stuff. My guess is that it is usually grade 2. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-24-2014, 12:25 AM	#82
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It means that a 12mm allen wrench will be required to tighten it. I'm surprised that it's 12.9! That's a very strong fastener. Since it is black oxide, it is susceptible to rust, so it's a good idea to paint it before installation. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-24-2014, 10:59 AM	#84
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'd use the first option (the socket head cap screw), and buy a 12mm allen head that is driven by a ratchet. They're cheap at HF: http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece...7880-html.html Don't forget to use a coupon. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-30-2014, 11:19 AM	#86
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You don't have a Harbor Freight Tools loaction near you? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-21-2014, 04:01 PM	#77
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	They said its equal to a grade 5 so I think an 8.8 maybe, the bolt itself is 28 plus $5 shipping
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04-21-2014, 09:12 PM	#79
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	I noticed that when took triangle plates of near swing arm and shock the bolts were 8.8 and I could tell that piece was also hardened steel due to goldish color under black paint these bikes aren't so bad as people make em out to be. I was in woods for hour an half and no problems til motor sounded finicky. Checked valves and they were resting right on on top with no clearence at all so I did both intake and exhaust to .008 as was called for on cg125
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04-22-2014, 11:52 AM	#80
Thorgram Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 145	Hey Stretch! Welcome to the wonderful world of clones! I've been off for awhile but a couple of years ago I was modding my bike like crazy (still haven't finished) maybe some of the parts I bought and pictorials might give you some ideas. Our bikes look pretty similar underneath the plastics etc. Just search my name and look under thread starter. I'd put a specific link but I can't remember what I documented under what, I was all over the place.
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04-23-2014, 05:13 PM	#81
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	Here's link to bolt http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...endingMachine= the thing I don't get is what's the drive size mean
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04-24-2014, 08:53 AM	#83
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	It could be this one I hope cause I don't have a 12mm allen wrench and he said its equal to grade 5 http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...x%20Bolts%22\|~
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04-30-2014, 09:32 AM	#85
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	Called fastenal today and they told me I wouldn't be getting hex head bolt til end of next or beginning of week after so I asked bout allen head and be getting it at end of week or early next week also ordered hex socket set bought em off ebay as I don't like sending card info online hopefuly next week be able to inspect bike and start riding on road.
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04-30-2014, 01:04 PM	#88
stretch8668 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: keene nh Posts: 206	No harbor freight never seen or heard of one
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04-30-2014, 01:33 PM	#89
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	You are missing out. Its the go to store for the Chinariders all across the US. www.harborfreight.com __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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