metric ss allen bolts?

[andmoon]

Where can I find ss metric allen bolts in the NJ NY area? Home Depot is very limited in sizes and none in SS. Pepboys and other autopart chains either don't have them or have very few sizes.
It's all Chewy's fault as now I am replacing bolts whenever I see a little corrosion. currently looking for 8mm allen in 60 to 80 mm lengths.

[2WIN]

Just a word of caution!

Make sure you get a grade of bolt that is as strong or stronger then you are removing!

I know Suzuki bolts are trash but you don't want to put the wrong bolt on something that is criticle!

Cheers

[IndySV1K]

I've had good luck at Ace Hardware. If you can't find them there, look in your local phone book for speciality hardware shops (should be listed with regualr hardware stores, I'm not talking about regular retail). If you can't find one locally, there's a great one here; PM if I can help.

[speedo66]

Where can I find ss metric allen bolts in the NJ NY area? Home Depot is very limited in sizes and none in SS. Pepboys and other autopart chains either don't have them or have very few sizes.
It's all Chewy's fault as now I am replacing bolts whenever I see a little corrosion. currently looking for 8mm allen in 60 to 80 mm lengths.

Try www.metricmcc.com They're located in Hawthorne,NY(Westchester county, 5 minutes from the TZ Bridge) and very friendly to walk-ins. Tel # 800/431-2792.

I've had very good luck with them on all metric hardware. They don't have a minimum order on walk-ins, I've bought one bolt at a time from them. :niceone:

[Skidz]

.......or just buy chewys kit, you'll get all the bolts you need and satisfy your lust ;)

[andmoon]

.......or just buy chewys kit, you'll get all the bolts you need and satisfy your lust ;)
I have the kit :) I'm playing around with bar risers.

[chewy22]

I have the kit :) I'm playing around with bar risers.

Give me a list and i will put something togeather for you.

[andmoon]

Thanks Chewy. UDAMAN but I just dremeled some long ones I had. I hope the heat generated doesn't change the bolts strength. :shock:

[J2Jonner]

I thought it would be better to tack on than start a new thread on this topic.. So here's the question for you experts:
What can I use to bolt my new to me but used RS3's on with?
I'm boltless at the moment, but understand the size to be M8x20MM Hex Flange head. Now I can't seem to locate a stainless hex flange head at the box stores or on the internet, but I have located ti ones (@ $10 each :pinch: ) and stainless button flange allen bolts of the appropriate length. I don't see how there would be tremendious forces at work at the flange joint, will the allen bolts do? Should I stick to zink plated from the box store?

Cheers, and thanks!

[cobalt135]

I thought it would be better to tack on than start a new thread on this topic.. So here's the question for you experts:
What can I use to bolt my new to me but used RS3's on with?
I'm boltless at the moment, but understand the size to be M8x20MM Hex Flange head. Now I can't seem to locate a stainless hex flange head at the box stores or on the internet, but I have located ti ones (@ $10 each :pinch: ) and stainless button flange allen bolts of the appropriate length. I don't see how there would be tremendious forces at work at the flange joint, will the allen bolts do? Should I stick to zink plated from the box store?

Cheers, and thanks!
Anything will work for the exhaust as long as it is not aluminum. Good rule of thumb I guess is...

If the bolt/nut was originally aluminum anything will work in it place. About 66% lighter than steel. You don't want to use it for anything structural or subject to shear load or where it would get fatigue.

Steel hardware needs replaced with the same grade steel hardware or higher grade.

Titanium will work on anything pratically. It is about 43% lighter than steel as well.

Generally speaking steel is twice as strong as aluminum, and titanium is twice as strong as steel. Plus or minus a little.

Sorry tho, got a little carried away.

[tzk321]

andmoon,


Try Sears Hardware. They have an excellent selection of bolts including SS and its very well organized.

[amidroc]

I thought it would be better to tack on than start a new thread on this topic.. So here's the question for you experts:
What can I use to bolt my new to me but used RS3's on with?
I'm boltless at the moment, but understand the size to be M8x20MM Hex Flange head. Now I can't seem to locate a stainless hex flange head at the box stores or on the internet, but I have located ti ones (@ $10 each :pinch: ) and stainless button flange allen bolts of the appropriate length. I don't see how there would be tremendious forces at work at the flange joint, will the allen bolts do? Should I stick to zink plated from the box store?

Cheers, and thanks!

You can try to give Yosh a call to see if they can sell you the 8 bolts that you need.

Or you can buy them from Chewys site (http://www.chewys-stuff.co.uk/sundry_bolts/loose_bolts.htm)

The SS bolts are £ 0.35 ea. So for a set of 8 it's about £2.80 plus shipping £1.50 = approx $8.50

You probably going to need 8 washers too so add and extra £ .04 or so

[J2Jonner]

Thanks guys.. :supsmiley I went with Socket Head Cap Screws - M8 x 20 and washers over the button head screws since the allen key size was 6 MM instead of 5 MM, figured it would make for easier torquing with less chance of rounding. I would have gone with Chewy to support a fellow rider and site resident, but didn't want to wait for shipping!

Cheers!

[andmoon]

andmoon,


Try Sears Hardware. They have an excellent selection of bolts including SS and its very well organized.


Thanks I'll keep itin mind next time.....I was wanting 2 years ago.

[chewy22]

I would have gone with Chewy to support a fellow rider and site resident, but didn't want to wait for shipping!

Cheers!

Thank you that’s fine by me I would have done the same all frustrated wanting to get them fitted.

You did choose the right option using socket heads as I feel the dome ones use a smaller 5mm allen key. Ok for smaller jobs but not something like the exhaust.