Stainless Steel SOLID Swingarm Bolt Kit
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Canniboomer
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A bolt I recently received from ATK is supposedly "NEW" but they actually sent me a take-off! without any discount or notice that they are sending out recycled parts!!!!!...obvious wear marks!, But hey, I am sure they will make it right, and review that sales policy....
But I also notice that the bolt appears to be relieved to a few-thousands smaller diameter in center section where motor makes contact? If designed that way intentionally, we should review the benefit, if any? -- you still have to drive the fatter end through anyway? Was this done to just make it a bit easier to install/remove?, or to retain more grease in the middle part? If so, I would instead prefer a "full-thickness" the entire bolt length (cheaper to make) and then just grease it well or anti-sieze before install. I want to know the bolt area within motor span is same tightness as the swingarm sections. :confused:
But I also notice that the bolt appears to be relieved to a few-thousands smaller diameter in center section where motor makes contact? If designed that way intentionally, we should review the benefit, if any? -- you still have to drive the fatter end through anyway? Was this done to just make it a bit easier to install/remove?, or to retain more grease in the middle part? If so, I would instead prefer a "full-thickness" the entire bolt length (cheaper to make) and then just grease it well or anti-sieze before install. I want to know the bolt area within motor span is same tightness as the swingarm sections. :confused:
I am not sure of the reason either for the slight recess in the areas you mentioned. Every bolt I have seen, including the factory solid ones, has the recess. If you want it the same thickness all the way through, that should not be a problem.
Does anyone else have any ideas or changes that they would like to see done on this? I am fluctuating back and forth on the thread pitch, in fact If I'm able to do both, I will. If I stick with the factory thread pitch, the Nylok nut will not be included in the kit.
Does anyone else have any ideas or changes that they would like to see done on this? I am fluctuating back and forth on the thread pitch, in fact If I'm able to do both, I will. If I stick with the factory thread pitch, the Nylok nut will not be included in the kit.