Author Topic: Hi Perf Head Nuts (Read 4625 times)

Big Jay · « **on:** March 10, 2013, 11:23:58 AM »

Even though we we the leading manufacturer of hi tensile stud kits for motorcycles, I have never felt that the SOHC 750 heeded a better head nut.

However, we were selected to provide the stud kits for the new BMW S1000RR. This engine has 8 mm studs like the Honda. We had to also make head nuts for it, simular to the ones we do for our stud kits in Busas, GSXR1000s, etc, only in 8 mm.

Here is a link to the BMW parts that shows the nuts. http://www.aperaceparts.com/bmw.html

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2013, 11:39:11 AM »

And ??

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2013, 02:44:21 PM »

I thought, after reading the title, that this may have been a thread for Mike Reicks devoted followers....

How much for the nuts per set Jay. ?

Sprocketwerx · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2013, 03:01:40 PM »

Fishing for someone to tell ya you got nice nuts?

Sorry couldn't resist...lmao

sohc boy · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2013, 03:20:43 PM »

.Heavy duty nuts may not be nessesary, but they sure make me feel better , been using 1600 air cooled vw nuts an washers for yr's ,no problem, 15mm head ,larger thicker washer , stock ones not hardened ,but c/moly nuts n washers are available ,claerancing round cam cradles on some heads

MRieck · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2013, 03:56:49 PM »

I sourced heavy duty nuts that originate in Germany a number of years ago. Thick flange, 13mm head etc. I had to cut them down to clear the cam towers. The cost got high on them so I basically was selling them for cost with the machining. They work great but really aren't worth me doing. If you can get around the height issue you certainly have my blessings Jay and I will happily buy them from you.

bwaller · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2013, 04:47:36 PM »

Too bad Mike those were great uuhhmmm nuts!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2013, 05:36:20 PM »

Mikes nuts are OK, ask me how I know.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2013, 08:56:51 PM »

I don't think we'll be asking that Sam?! Glad YOU know though

voxonda · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2013, 12:19:18 AM »

Am using HD nuts in my builds for years, with no issue 'bout height. Will shoot some pic's and give measurements, when I get home.

Rob

mick7504 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2013, 06:32:48 AM »

1 set of nuts required here whoever can supply.
Mike has sent one set & they were perfect.

bert96 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 11, 2013, 08:24:25 AM »

Quote from: sohc boy on March 10, 2013, 03:20:43 PM

.Heavy duty nuts may not be nessesary, but they sure make me feel better , been using 1600 air cooled vw nuts an washers for yr's ,no problem, 15mm head ,larger thicker washer , stock ones not hardened ,but c/moly nuts n washers are available ,claerancing round cam cradles on some heads

Can i ask where did you bought your VW head nuts and washers?

Bert

voxonda · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2013, 10:21:07 AM »

Do not want to get into Jay's way, but these are what I can supply.

No modifying needed. Total height 11.9 m/m. flangethickness 3.68 m/m and diametre 17.89 m/m and 13 m/m head

Big Jay · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2013, 11:43:16 AM »

Thyose are smaller than ours. Ours may have clearance issues on the Honda.

sohc boy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2013, 01:59:13 PM »

Quote from: bert96 on March 11, 2013, 08:24:25 AM

Quote from: sohc boy on March 10, 2013, 03:20:43 PM
.Heavy duty nuts may not be nessesary, but they sure make me feel better , been using 1600 air cooled vw nuts an washers for yr's ,no problem, 15mm head ,larger thicker washer , stock ones not hardened ,but c/moly nuts n washers are available ,claerancing round cam cradles on some heads

Can i ask where did you bought your VW head nuts and washers?

Bert....i also dont want to step on Jay's towes , can get from any vw mechanic , dismantler , they are later 1600 thin stud model....75 76 ,

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2013, 02:54:57 PM »

VW Aircooled engines didn't come with flanged head nuts that i know of . They used nuts and washers. 2 different sizes through the years....10mm studs on early engines and 8mm studs on the later engines. Here is some nuts on ebay........

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Beetle-Cylinder-Head-Hex-Nut-8mm-kit-16-for-Air-Cooled-Engines-98-0144-B-/330864108392?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0909a368&vxp=mtr

bert96 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2013, 02:59:29 PM »

They are completely ''nuts''

they ask 28.25$ just for the shipping!!!!

Bert

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2013, 05:32:30 PM »

Quote from: bert96 on March 11, 2013, 02:59:29 PM

They are completely ''nuts'' they ask 28.25$ just for the shipping!!!!

Bert

?? who asked for $ 28.25 for shipping

bert96 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2013, 05:46:05 PM »

Quote from: BLUE71TURBO on March 11, 2013, 02:54:57 PM

VW Aircooled engines didn't come with flanged head nuts that i know of . They used nuts and washers. 2 different sizes through the years....10mm studs on early engines and 8mm studs on the later engines. Here is some nuts on ebay........

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Beetle-Cylinder-Head-Hex-Nut-8mm-kit-16-for-Air-Cooled-Engines-98-0144-B-/330864108392?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0909a368&vxp=mtr

There...

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2013, 06:04:09 PM »

The shipping is for free ! I don't see any cost for shipping Bert.

bert96 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 11, 2013, 07:06:18 PM »

It's free shipping for US but not for Canada!

Bert

sohc boy · « **Reply #21 on:** March 12, 2013, 02:57:35 AM »

thats right Blue they didn't come flanged , as the photo show's ,nut an washer ,an yea, later 1600 case ,74 on forgot to mention , 4 front stud holes where nut fits in, needs to be opened up for nut, washer , an socket , to fit in there

brandEn · « **Reply #22 on:** April 24, 2013, 05:28:25 AM »

Has anyone used these on a 750 yet? I need to order some new head nuts and was wondering if they cleared the towers.

wannabridin · « **Reply #23 on:** April 24, 2013, 11:23:43 AM »

Rob,

How much for a set shipped over the pond?

voxonda · « **Reply #24 on:** April 24, 2013, 01:54:32 PM »

Hey G,

Shipping is an issue. Working on it now. If I am able to ship as letterpost, should be Ok, it'll be 25.00 USD for the HD nuts (16 pcs) and 7.00 USD for shipping, so 32.00USD in total.
If need to ship as a package (up to 2 kgs) shipping wil be 23.50 USD !!!!! Pure theft!! so that would be 48.50 USD in total.

Let me know, kind regards V.

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Author Topic: Hi Perf Head Nuts (Read 4625 times)