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Best source of bolts?

Post by highlander » Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:06 pm

I have so many rustys I am going for a complete replacement except maybe disc bolts since they are expensive and will probabaly warp the disc or simply snap when I switch them out.

So where is the UK's best source for replacement bolts?

This lot advertise a 'TRX set' but I bet it's a generic set of a range of typical Japanese bike fittings and not actually designed for a TRX
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/stainlessbolts ... =268924222

First ones that stick out for me on my neglected TRX are the brake caliper mounting M10 x 30s flanged hex head. Those are not in the above kit. Bloody ebay lies :evil:

I've happily used these guys before but prices have gone up a fair bit recently
http://www.fastfixdirect.co.uk/default. ... eName=Home
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Re: Best source of bolts?

Post by trixynut » Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:21 pm

For odds and sods like standard M6 allen, countersunk and mushroom head bolts for the TRX, I use an outfit on ebay called Bolt me Up who are cheap and quick...

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/stainlessbolts ... 4340.l2563

I've just bought a set of engine bolts in a kit from off ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

..so I'll let you know if they are any good when I get them.

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Re: Best source of bolts?

Post by NWS870R » Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:16 am

I tend to use several different suppliers when it comes to fasteners - i run an engineering workshop so have access to trade accounts on some items.

I have used the same supplier as Trixynut for general stainless bolt supplies (bolt me up) & they're good, also try Mrmegapack for bolt sets.

Most of the bolts used in my rebuild have been titanium even down to axle components, etc so i tend to really shop around due to price & quality
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Re: Best source of bolts?

Post by Kayla » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:00 am

highlander wrote:I have so many rustys I am going for a complete replacement except maybe disc bolts since they are expensive and will probabaly warp the disc or simply snap when I switch them out.

So where is the UK's best source for replacement bolts?

This lot advertise a 'TRX set' but I bet it's a generic set of a range of typical Japanese bike fittings and not actually designed for a TRX
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/stainlessbolts ... =268924222

First ones that stick out for me on my neglected TRX are the brake caliper mounting M10 x 30s flanged hex head. Those are not in the above kit. Bloody ebay lies :evil:

I've happily used these guys before but prices have gone up a fair bit recently
http://www.fastfixdirect.co.uk/default. ... eName=Home
I have these on my FZR4/6-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Titanium-Caliper- ... 3a6367a872

I never 'got' the whole titanium thing until I got these :love5: :lol:
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Re: Best source of bolts?

Post by highlander » Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:17 pm

Kayla wrote: I have these on my FZR4/6-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Titanium-Caliper- ... 3a6367a872

I never 'got' the whole titanium thing until I got these :love5: :lol:
Bloody hell Kayla, is that really £12 PER BOLT?
My bike porn tastes don't stretch to that for a few grams weightsaving.

Looks like I'll be making up my own list and going to mr bolt-me-up for A2s & A4s...
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Post by M.V. » Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:06 am

If I need something specific, www.pro-bolt.com is ok, (the Australian mob are a joke though, they just order in form the UK when you order it, quicker to just order from the UK mob yourself) or I just go to a generic bolt shop...

I have a fancy aloominum toke yoke nut & some screen bolts from them... In gold of course ;)

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Post by Rod.s » Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:21 pm

If you follow me around long enough you'll have all the nut and bolts you need :(
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Re: Best source of bolts?

Post by Kayla » Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:24 pm

highlander wrote:
Kayla wrote: I have these on my FZR4/6-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Titanium-Caliper- ... 3a6367a872

I never 'got' the whole titanium thing until I got these :love5: :lol:
Bloody hell Kayla, is that really £12 PER BOLT?
My bike porn tastes don't stretch to that for a few grams weightsaving.

Looks like I'll be making up my own list and going to mr bolt-me-up for A2s & A4s...
Nooooooooooooooooooooo! It's £12 for four :D There's no way I'd cough up £12 for one bolt :shock:
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Re: Best source of bolts?

Post by highlander » Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:59 pm

Kayla wrote:
highlander wrote: Bloody hell Kayla, is that really £12 PER BOLT?
My bike porn tastes don't stretch to that for a few grams weightsaving.

Looks like I'll be making up my own list and going to mr bolt-me-up for A2s & A4s...
Nooooooooooooooooooooo! It's £12 for four :D There's no way I'd cough up £12 for one bolt :shock:
Thank god. Poorly worded ad. I'm calmer now ... rant mode - OFF! :-#
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Re: Best source of bolts?

Post by Mincehead » Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:32 pm

I also use plenty of different suppliers but for SS metric fine , specials, reduced hex head size fasteners etc you`ll not beat Stigs Stainless:

http://www.a2stainless.co.uk/

It goes without saying that Steves Stainless is always up there too:

http://www.stevesstainless.co.uk/

Steve`s a real star, travels all over the country to auto jumbles, rallies, shows etc.

Then I have a local `family` business I use a lot too, twenty minute trip for me:

http://ccsfasteners.co.uk/
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Post by NWS870R » Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:41 am

Bloody 'ell Mince - you got me there! How come i didn't know about Steve? He's a couple of roads away from me - i'll be popping down there to see what he's got :D
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Re: Best source of bolts?

Post by Mincehead » Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:11 am

It`s more like what he`s NOT got NWS, amazing selection of all things non magnetic and shiny with threads, many odds and sods, split pins, washers, wiring connectors etc. Good bloke, with a wicked taste in hats too! :wink: :lol:
Been using Steve`s kit for years and damn good prices too, especially if he`s short on change at rallies, does special deals for your coinage. =D>
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Re: Best source of bolts?

Post by highlander » Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:25 pm

Mincehead wrote:I also use plenty of different suppliers but for SS metric fine , specials, reduced hex head size fasteners etc you`ll not beat Stigs Stainless:

http://www.a2stainless.co.uk/

It goes without saying that Steves Stainless is always up there too:

http://www.stevesstainless.co.uk/

Steve`s a real star, travels all over the country to auto jumbles, rallies, shows etc.

Then I have a local `family` business I use a lot too, twenty minute trip for me:

http://ccsfasteners.co.uk/
Now that's what I call helpful, thanks Mincehead! Job's a good 'un.

Got the Fazer 600 rear brake sprayed & rebuilt tonight, just got to change oil & filter than it's in the paper/ebay and I'm onto what I really want to be doing - sorting my new TRX which starts with a list of bolts and fluids refresh....
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