04-21-2014, 03:17 PM | #76 |
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Did they give you an idea of what grade it is? $33.00 is expensive, but a higher grade is a good idea.
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04-21-2014, 04:01 PM | #77 |
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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, 09:02 PM | #78 |
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That beats the China stuff. My guess is that it is usually grade 2.
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04-21-2014, 09:12 PM | #79 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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, 12:25 AM | #82 |
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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.
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04-24-2014, 08:53 AM | #83 |
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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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04-24-2014, 10:59 AM | #84 |
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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.
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04-30-2014, 09:32 AM | #85 |
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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, 11:19 AM | #86 |
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You don't have a Harbor Freight Tools loaction near you?
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04-30-2014, 12:32 PM | #87 |
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Harbor Freight needs to be a site sponsor.
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04-30-2014, 01:04 PM | #88 |
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No harbor freight never seen or heard of one
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04-30-2014, 01:33 PM | #89 |
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You are missing out. Its the go to store for the Chinariders all across the US.
www.harborfreight.com
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05-01-2014, 12:32 AM | #90 |
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Allen, you are on a roll!
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