Author Topic: Thinking of ordering a stainless bolt set... (Read 3490 times)

Dave-and-his-550 · « **on:** June 15, 2009, 11:40:04 PM »

I'm thinking of ordering a new bolt set for my 550 and I was checking out stainlesscycle.com

I think these look pretty good:

They're what I've seen on the 750's, but I'm not sure how they'd look on a 550. Does anybody have a photo or could take one of these installed? I'm really curious to see how they'd look before I buy 'em.

Thanks for any help

tygrant · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:02:26 AM »

id be curious too

Inkscars · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:13:42 AM »

I think Kit put some on her 550. Shoot her a message. She had pics... maybe in my build thread, Maybe she only did the carbs... hmm

tygrant · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:16:46 AM »

Whats teh price tag on that

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:17:14 AM »

You'll have to use anti-seize on each bolt and they have lower torque values than the standard bolts.

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:31:36 AM »

They are much easier to work with then the JIS head screws that came out of the factory. Once you start replacibg them, you will want to keep going! I replaced my bowl screws and carb tops too!

I do have a problem with the tappet access covers binding aginst the hex heads though.

Freaky1 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:00:59 AM »

What I have read about the ones from stainless cycle is that they are complete sets, some other places don't do them all or sell them in multiple packages which mean multiple purchases.

robe0531 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:06:04 AM »

i bought some from stainless cycle a few months ago for my 750
they are awsome real nice lookin and stainless cycle was great had order in a couple days

Achmed · « **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:15:15 AM »

It took stainlesscycle 12 days to get me my set.

hopterfixer · « **Reply #9 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:28:32 AM »

I put a full set from stainlesscycle on my 750 three years ago, and would do it again in a heartbeat, if needed.

Dave-and-his-550 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2009, 12:38:11 PM »

Quote from: tygrant on June 16, 2009, 07:16:46 AM

Whats teh price tag on that

www.stainlesscycle.com

The 550 polished set is $24.99 I think. Comes with like...84 fasteners. Pretty good price I think!

So no pictures yet? Where can I buy this anti-seize?

My real concern is how much they'll stick out on the crank case covers, and on the top of the cam cover. They look good on the 750 because thats what came stock from the factory right? And they are recessed in a little bit I think? I just remember seeing a lot of pictures of 750's with these hex screws.

tygrant · « **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:17:30 PM »

I used to work for a specialty fastener supply, 25 is a good price.I think im guna get a set

dagersh · « **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:51:20 PM »

Just get the antisieze at any autoparts store, wally world, etc.

Pretty easy to find.

MAKE SURE YOU REMOVE THE OLD BOLTS WITH AN IMPACT HAMMER!!!!!!!!!!!! Those originals are softer than butter and will strip on you!

I have a couple of sets from SS. They are fantastic!

Gersh

Dave-and-his-550 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2009, 01:56:38 PM »

Ya #$%* it. I'm gonna go ahead and just order em. Being polished and much better looking then the old rusty philips I got. I'll post pics when I get them installed (Gotta go through a engine repaint and rebuild first)

tygrant maybe you can post pics for us

Dave-and-his-550 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2009, 02:00:11 PM »

Anybody know a coupon code?

robe0531 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:34:50 PM »

the guys from stainless cycle are members here i belive see if u cant find there name out and drop him aline
do a search on stainless cycle it will come up

Dave-and-his-550 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:45:25 PM »

To late, order already placed. They didn't seem very friendly in the emails I got anyway. I don't think they want to be bothered.

dagersh · « **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2009, 10:43:48 AM »

Dave -

IMPACT HAMMER!!!!!

Gersh

Dave-and-his-550 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2009, 11:44:13 AM »

Quote from: dagersh on June 17, 2009, 10:43:48 AM

Dave -

IMPACT HAMMER!!!!!

Gersh

lol i already broke mine, but I got all the screws out

swan · « **Reply #19 on:** June 17, 2009, 11:45:06 AM »

After several weeks of waiting for bolts from my normal source,Burk's Bolts, I ordered for the first time from stainlesscycle.com. Their kit looks good and they shipped quickly. I filed a Paypal dispute with Burk's Bolts and am waiting resolution.

Caaveman82 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 17, 2009, 12:37:42 PM »

There is a forum member that does them, I ordered a set and they are great.

Alan F. · « **Reply #21 on:** June 17, 2009, 03:12:26 PM »

Yup, I understand this guy's a member here. I'll be ordering mine from him when the time comes.
http://www.metrocast.net/~spillane/screwsite_002.htm

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #22 on:** June 17, 2009, 03:49:48 PM »

I just ordered one from Greg at Stainless Cycle. Out of curiosity, does anyone know how this kit compares to the one sold by Cycle X. Does the Cycle X kit ($77) include bolts for the entire bike, or just the engine like SC's?

Freaky1 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 13, 2009, 10:41:47 PM »

I got a set from Stainless Cycle and they are very nice, not show quality, but nice. I mean they are 24 bucks so what can you expect, they are polished but some still had leftovers from having the bumps (knurls, sp?) removed. Don't get me wrong they are nice and worth every penny, but I am curious about the set from Cycle X, at $77 you'd expect they would be perfect.

Dave-and-his-550 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 14, 2009, 12:16:13 AM »

Quote from: Freaky1 on August 13, 2009, 10:41:47 PM

I got a set from Stainless Cycle and they are very nice, not show quality, but nice. I mean they are 24 bucks so what can you expect, they are polished but some still had leftovers from having the bumps (knurls, sp?) removed. Don't get me wrong they are nice and worth every penny, but I am curious about the set from Cycle X, at $77 you'd expect they would be perfect.

$77 seems way expensive, I got the polished set for $24, and even though they aren't a perfect mirror finish, there really are A LOT of bolts, and I could easily buff them up myself...I haven't installed them all yet, but I did find that one of the crank cover bolts wasn't the same length as stock, so I guess I might be callin 'em up and tellin em the set isn't a perfect fit...

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Author Topic: Thinking of ordering a stainless bolt set... (Read 3490 times)