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Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:25 am
by kdeal
I have been working on some SS suspension bolts. The first time out I used regular SS (A2) & it was a failure because they could bend too easily. The latest batch are of a much harder grade of SS that is equal to Grade 8 strength. They are a little pricey but they are sweet looking and won't rust. Wish me luck.
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Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:18 pm
by NRath
Well, good luck!
Were they custom cut for you? The long shank and short thread definitely seem custom.
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:25 pm
by kdeal
Yep. My bolt guy does these for me. He actually polished these as well.
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:54 pm
by speedracer
Yep. My bolt guy does these for me. He actually polished these as well.
For your drag dale?
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:13 am
by thedeatons
You have a bolt guy?
Makes me wonder whether a "nut" guy is involved....
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:27 am
by kdeal
For your drag dale?
Nope, too heavy. These are for the trail bike.
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:04 am
by claas900
Nope, too heavy. These are for the trail bike.
Speaking of when are we going to get some pics of the drag beast?
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:46 am
by kdeal
To be truthful there is nothing to take pics of yet. I have been collecting parts over the last year and a half. The engine case is at the best powder coater in the area as I write this. When I get it back, I will start assembly of the motor. I have all of the parts for the motor I was just wanting to get the case powdercoated and wanted someone real good to do the work. Timbo PC'd the head a little while back. On the chassis, I still need to get the custom parts finished (holy steering stem, lengthened swingarm, and aluminum a-arms). I still need to pick up some more custom items and get most everything PC'd. It will be all black, with just a hint of a different color. This project just has not been on the front burner. I just finnished two & half motors this past weekend and the wifey is screaming for some things to be done around the house.....(they are way overdue..lol). SO it will be a slow process, but I am determined to get this thing done this year.
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:53 pm
by claas900
To be truthful there is nothing to take pics of yet. I have been collecting parts over the last year and a half. The engine case is at the best powder coater in the area as I write this. When I get it back, I will start assembly of the motor. I have all of the parts for the motor I was just wanting to get the case powdercoated and wanted someone real good to do the work. Timbo PC'd the head a little while back. On the chassis, I still need to get the custom parts finished (holy steering stem, lengthened swingarm, and aluminum a-arms). I still need to pick up some more custom items and get most everything PC'd. It will be all black, with just a hint of a different color. This project just has not been on the front burner. I just finnished two & half motors this past weekend and the wifey is screaming for some things to be done around the house.....(they are way overdue..lol). SO it will be a slow process, but I am determined to get this thing done this year.
Yeah I hear you. My wifes bike is bare frame right now. Hope next week to get some parts back from the pc. Then all thats left is the motor. I do plan to take some pics of the build. So we'll see.
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:38 am
by kdeal
Well since I can't get the 12mm lower shock bolt in this new harder SS, I am going to have to go with Ti....
Man, I love to pimp my ride.......
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