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Alterin · 08-03-2008, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KUMAJ

OEM bolts are M6 and around 20mm length. Also washer is preinstalled in bolt.
Refer to lazamus69-san's comment, why dont you order OEM?

I did actually... I ordered 10 -just- in case lol(and i feel silly buying 2 and paying their price in shipping). Maybe some of these vegas fz6'er might need em one day.. or maybe i'll lose more. (then again i'll probably lose the extras)

KUMAJ · 08-03-2008, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coursonap

They are Stainless from the factory. It wouldnt hurt to put blue locktite on them. Stainless will not seize into the holes.

I think just looks like. Recently, YAMAHA seems to do improvement of plating. I'll check and proof it with magnet next weekend.

Thanks,

Jun

KUMAJ · 08-03-2008, 06:23 AM

Though I can't find simple descriptions in English but, I show one resource. Stainless steel has larger gap with alminium more than between steels and Aluminium. I don't make sure screw hole seize will appear with just the cause of galvanic corrosion or not, you can predict handling of stainless steel is not easy to use with aluminium from table as below.

Galvanic Table

In addition, Steels with good finish and plating will be smaller gap with aluminium.

KUMAJ · 08-03-2008, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alterin

I did actually... I ordered 10 -just- in case lol(and i feel silly buying 2 and paying their price in shipping). Maybe some of these vegas fz6'er might need em one day.. or maybe i'll lose more. (then again i'll probably lose the extras)

Actually, I also missed two bolts for two weeks ago when I install additional idling speed adjuster LOL. I'll order like you in case of such time.

pchbreeze · 08-03-2008, 01:49 PM

i used to be very anti-loctite because i come from a HVAC background but on motorcycles its a good idea. i'm on my 3rd bike and it still shocks me how easily these bolts come loose.

08-03-2008, 06:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
KUMAJ Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Bike: FZ6-NHG Posts: 117 Rep Power: 17 Member #857	Re: Tank bolts Though I can't find simple descriptions in English but, I show one resource. Stainless steel has larger gap with alminium more than between steels and Aluminium. I don't make sure screw hole seize will appear with just the cause of galvanic corrosion or not, you can predict handling of stainless steel is not easy to use with aluminium from table as below. Galvanic Table In addition, Steels with good finish and plating will be smaller gap with aluminium. Last edited by KUMAJ; 08-03-2008 at 06:25 AM..

08-03-2008, 01:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
pchbreeze Back in the saddle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Bike: zzr14 Posts: 614 Rep Power: 13 Member #169	Re: Tank bolts i used to be very anti-loctite because i come from a HVAC background but on motorcycles its a good idea. i'm on my 3rd bike and it still shocks me how easily these bolts come loose. __________________ Ninja500 - 5,000 miles total FZ6 - 24,800 miles total R1 - 3,080 miles total current - zzr14

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