Author Topic: Source for Ti nuts for rocker arm adjusters. (Read 15443 times)

MRieck · « **on:** February 14, 2011, 06:55:03 AM »

I believe thread is 6mm X .75. Anybody know a specific source?

bwaller · « **Reply #1 on:** February 14, 2011, 07:40:16 AM »

It's probably easier than all this, but I sent a request in to a place I had retainers made to see if they could supply. I'll let you know.

MRieck · « **Reply #2 on:** February 14, 2011, 08:09:50 AM »

Quote from: bwaller on February 14, 2011, 07:40:16 AM

It's probably easier than all this, but I sent a request in to a place I had retainers made to see if they could supply. I'll let you know.

Thanks Brent. I'll take a 3 sets. Maybe some others are interested too.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #3 on:** February 14, 2011, 08:48:51 AM »

Did you not think to just google it?

Sam.

MRieck · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2011, 09:15:44 AM »

Quote from: SamCB750A on February 14, 2011, 08:48:51 AM

Did you not think to just google it?

Sam.

Of course I did Sam. The pitch is the problem.

voxonda · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2011, 09:32:12 AM »

Hey Mike,

Pure coincidence, but I'm working on it. Will get back on this subject.

Rob

754 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2011, 09:41:28 AM »

If we can get Ti hex stock in right size they will be easy.. I doubt that the tap would be a problem..

lordmoonpie · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2011, 11:26:15 AM »

Mike,

Pete Lidster in the UK will make some for you - pete@ti64.co.uk
His titanium stuff is more a work of art, shame to use it on the bike. He does all sorts too - spindles, bolts, whatever. I'm sure he'd send to the US...

voxonda · « **Reply #8 on:** February 14, 2011, 11:44:15 AM »

Found it. Grade 5 Ti M6x.75 m/m nuts. 6-8 weeks delivery.

Rob

MCRider · « **Reply #9 on:** February 14, 2011, 01:24:57 PM »

Quote from: voxonda on February 14, 2011, 11:44:15 AM

Found it. Grade 5 Ti M6x.75 m/m nuts. 6-8 weeks delivery.

Rob

Er ... how much?

bwaller · « **Reply #10 on:** February 14, 2011, 01:38:44 PM »

Sorry Mike nothing at Trick Titanium. He suggested a place in Ohio that I called and that didn't pan out either. Tha last fellow suggested Earls but I fiqured you would know if they offered such hardware.

Looks like you have options now anyway even if it takes a little longer.

voxonda · « **Reply #11 on:** February 14, 2011, 01:50:20 PM »

Quote from: MCRider on February 14, 2011, 01:24:57 PM

Quote from: voxonda on February 14, 2011, 11:44:15 AM
Found it. Grade 5 Ti M6x.75 m/m nuts. 6-8 weeks delivery.

Rob
Er ... how much?

hi Ron,

Never like to talk prices, rather thru pm or mail. But around USD 2.20/piece
Rob

MCRider · « **Reply #12 on:** February 14, 2011, 01:52:41 PM »

Understood, check you PMs.

MRieck · « **Reply #13 on:** February 14, 2011, 02:46:20 PM »

Thanks guys...what a crew!

Rob...PM me when you work it out.

jaguar · « **Reply #14 on:** February 14, 2011, 04:55:14 PM »

so are people ordering them?

kos · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2011, 05:01:09 PM »

Those with my lightened rocker arms, and you will have the world by the tail!

I have steel nuts sourced from a Yamaha street bike that are half the height, so they turn out to be very light, but they are 2.50 USD each. So if you can purchase Ti for the same...go for it.

Watch out or ...sudden acceleration!

Kos

jaguar · « **Reply #16 on:** February 16, 2011, 07:18:47 PM »

anyone have a link to order a set?

wannabridin · « **Reply #17 on:** February 16, 2011, 07:25:11 PM »

man 6-8 weeks huh? well it was suggested to me to get new rocker arm adjusters and nuts while having the top end torn down, and they're about $1.50 for the nuts online at the cheapest! sign me up for a set! less than $20 for a set, not a bad deal!!

now is anyone making the adjusting stud out of a lighter material? shave some weight off there too!

lordmoonpie · « **Reply #18 on:** February 16, 2011, 11:54:55 PM »

Would there be any issues in making the adjusting stud out of Ti? What sort of forces are exerted upon it?

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2011, 12:00:57 AM »

more than you would like hammering on your nuts.

Sam.

mec · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2011, 12:41:58 AM »

Quote from: lordmoonpie on February 16, 2011, 11:54:55 PM

Would there be any issues in making the adjusting stud out of Ti? What sort of forces are exerted upon it?

there is friction between the stud and the valve stem. cause of the bad friction properties of Ti, i wouldnt do that.
but i would make the nuts out of Al 7075, and you can save another milligrams.

mec

voxonda · « **Reply #21 on:** February 17, 2011, 03:42:35 AM »

Have thought about Al(cheaper) but wondered if there would be a prob caused by the expansion coefficient. (Alu= 23.2, steel= 12.0 and Ti=10.

kos · « **Reply #22 on:** February 17, 2011, 03:35:19 PM »

I would not use aluminum for nuts, but I have used Ti with no problems. My steel ones that are half thickness of Honda OEM are almost as light as OEM, work perfect and they are just about as the Ti that are full thickness as I read this thread?

Mark@ M3

voxonda · « **Reply #23 on:** February 17, 2011, 10:38:32 PM »

Yes Mark, nuts are DIN934 so are 5 m/m thick.

Leino · « **Reply #24 on:** February 20, 2011, 03:49:34 AM »

I need a set of lighter nuts too, the ones I have are quite heavy and hanging low

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