All about screws to choose screws well
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Select the screw type, grade, size and finish.
Repair, tune or rebuild the motorcycle with the correct screws
Among the items that can get noticed or even disappear over time and use of your motorcycle (variable depending on the brand) are the screws.
It is primarily the type of propeller that will determine your search, especially depending on its position and use, between a part of the engine and a cartin or a simple fairing.
Then the screw material comes into play, because in terms of screws, we find everything from steel, steel, titanium, stainless steel (stainless steel) and aluminum. Even stainless steel varies depending on the added elements and their proportions: nitrogen, carbon, copper, nickel, molybdenum, titanium ... and then we talk about additional treatments like Tribobond DLC. All of these elements will modify the properties of the screws to provide more or less resistance to tension, compression and wear.
And once you choose your material, it remains to be seen if your screw is with or without a stem, and then choose a head shape from Phillips to hexagonal flange head, tapered head, curved or milled BTR head.
Finally, you can choose them according to their treatment, whether it is a treatment that strengthens them or a treatment for their appearance, especially if they are anodized or not.
The brand new motorcycle fairing is nice, but it's better to keep it in place. For this, you can find adaptable streamlined screws. An effective way to limit costs while ensuring the seriousness and maintaining this important element. Let's not forget that he is subject to intense pressure and vibration.
Screws rust, wear and are lost
The fairing mounts are no longer always on the motorcycle or are sometimes damaged. The screws can also be clogged or corroded.
In short, in case of absence, poor condition, or appearance so varied that the question arises where they come from, there are many solutions. It's time to get things back on track.
The original screws on the motorcycle are made of stainless steel. It is beautiful, it is not sane, but heavy. But he's strong. But it's heavy ... But ... you get it.
Titanium or aluminum screw allows for weight gain and, first of all, increase strength.
Genuine screws are of course available from the manufacturer's website or your dealership. However, between the deadlines for receiving parts that are difficult to identify for certain brands, the complexity of putting together your kit, and quick additions, the choice of origin must be reserved for critical parts that cannot be found elsewhere. Our concern is to stay on a tight budget. To do this, you need something adaptable.
To see what you might be missing in terms of propellers and fairing, refer to Revue Moto Technique and Bike Parts / microfiches, your books and your bedside site.
Adaptable Motorcycle Propeller Suppliers
Chinese screws to avoid
Aliexpress might seem like a good source, posing as the price champion. Expect around € 25 for a complete set of aluminum screws. For this price, you must love the thrill. On the one hand, Chinese aluminum is often made from butter, on the other hand, the finish of the parts is not up to par. This is rough at the deburring level, roughly in terms of appearance, shape, size and number of screws. In short, you must be very careful when letting go. As it is often said, "Buy Chinese, buy twice!" We tested it during the restoration of the Kawazaki Zx6r 636 in 2002 and it was enough for us!
Let's say 10% of what you see comes through when you search these sites, might suit your needs. Don't forget to order (preferably included) case rubber gaskets, bubble screws, and anything else you can add to your upgrade. If Aliexpress is an option again, Bihr is a much better ally for anything about silentblocs. Not to mention delivery times ranging from 2 weeks to one month for an order placed in China, to which any customs fees must be added.
European screws: customized and quality kits
True to the mail, moto-vision.com is once again selling an interesting solution: a fairing kit and a set of bubble screws. The price is narrow: 45 euros for the first and less than 12 euros for the second. However, wrap-around mufflers are not provided. It's a pity. They can be found in well-stocked car dealerships such as Autobacs and Norauto, for example, as well as in the Bihr catalog.
For high quality service and price as measured by parts, Pro Bolt global screw specialist should be consulted. Distributed in France by the BST Moto company, Brest Breton goods cope with a unique catalog. They have measured every screw element from over 1000 motorcycle models of all kinds. In this way, the brand can put together a complete kit tailored to their recommendations. Each screw can also be ordered individually, in the material of your choice (aluminum, stainless steel or titanium). Lots of SEO work.
Nuts, screws and bolts made by the parent company in England exude Albion passion. This quality is found even in MotoGP (official sponsor).
Location instructions for each item are included in the package, making assembly easier. The modular package is optional and the links are complemented at your leisure, so you never get more than necessary to buy.
Propellers on offer range from fairing to engine. Stainless steel or aluminum, or even titanium where possible (for technical reasons), many options are possible. Safety is guaranteed by the choice of material and the location of the screw.
This excellent Breton quality contradicts the quality of our first neighbors Screw4bikes. A high-quality brand with many options and recommendations. However, the Screw4bikes distributed by Louis Moto are less rich in motorcycle models.
Finally, as far as the fairing is concerned, so-called 1/4 turn propellers can be selected, which sometimes require specific adaptation.
Remember
- Good screws are essential. On the one hand, for aesthetic reasons, on the other hand, for reasons of resistance and durability or even sustainable reuse.
- Don't skimp on this expense item.
- Organize silent blocks, brackets and all the necessary peripherals if you choose a new fairing and all or some of the screws are missing.
Not to do
- Choose pure Chinese screws
- Too tight screws can damage the fairing.
- Forced fairing to assembly. Fairing too tight is like elastic fairing too tight, it can break more easily (or see paint crack)
