Does anyone know if the OEM Fasteners Steel? Would aluminum bolts for the spring retainers be a decent choice? (Still going to get some anti-seize on there).
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st2_owners@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Lee" wrote:
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> Re: stainless steel fasteners.
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> I had never experienced this galling until about 8 years ago when I was
> building myself a motorcycle trailer and for some reason needed to remove a
> 3/8" stainless steel bolt & nut I had recently installed (without having
> using never-seize). The threads had seized completely into a solid mass, and
> I had to use an impact gun to break off the bolt. The threads had been just
> fine when assembled.
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> I would never have believed this possible in a short time, had I not seen it
> myself. Needless to say, I now take stainless steel galling seriously.
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> Mark Lee
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> The Mark Lee Group, LLC
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> 514 Eastbrook Drive
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> Charlottesville, VA 22901
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> Tel. 434-825-9739
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> Email: mark@...
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> www.TheMarkLeeGroup.com
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> From:
st2_owners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
st2_owners@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of Cole Howell
> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 10:53 AM
> To:
st2_owners@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [DucatiST] Re: Shiny New Clutch
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> Use nickel anti-seize on the threads or you will run the risk of galling and
> have a permanent clutch assembly
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> On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 10:28 AM, Rich Goforth wrote:
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> Cool, good info - I will see if I can grab some stainless bolts instead.
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> On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 10:01 AM, Will Fulford
> wrote:
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> Watch the black oxidized bolts, they will rust quickly. Stainless is the
> way to go, you can even hit them with some black paint, finger nail polish
> or even permanent marker( in a pinch).
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> I am replacing some myself after less than a year. I will try not to make
> that mistake again, and get the proper hardware.
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> On Feb 26, 2013, at 4:00 AM, Nick Woods wrote:
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st2_owners@yahoogroups.com ,
> "goforthnconquer" wrote:
> >
> > I just finished putting a new clutch in my 04 ST3 (dry clutch).
> >
> > Surflex S1816 clutch pack
> > Charlie's ProCutting Basket
> > CNC Racing Pressure Plate.
> >
> > The whole thing feels much more solid and smooth. Also I can hear the
> > engine at idle now, and not just the clutch :)
> >
> > It went mostly well - I did break off a spring retainer bolt head
> > trying to use too big of a torque wrench. What do you all use for light
> > torque settings on the bike? I ended up just going with snug plus a
> > little with my hand on the head of a regular ratchet.
> >
> > I was able to get replacements for the bolt at home depot, but I did buy
> > all six so that they would match (black coated vs shiny).
> >
> > When Charlie sent me the basket, he also sent a new clutch holding tool
> > for the list that is now available. Let me know and it will be on it's
> > way to you.
> >
> > -Richard Goforth
> >
>
> Good to hear of your clutch satisfaction, Richard, and I hope neutral is
> still freely available!
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> As to spring bolts, I'd say definitely tightened by (sensitive) feel unless
> you get a very low register torque wrench. The springs should themselves
> have a locking effect, though I daresay someone's had them back out! It's a
> toss-up which way to go for bolt quality, as cheap soft bolts may be a bit
> soft but you don't want the threads to strip in the posts rather than the
> heads come off.
>
> Do please send Charlie our collective thanks for his generous donation of a
> clutch tool! Over here, I have a homemade device which weighs a good deal
> more than a Charlie water-jet alloy tool, and that's available if needed, so
> long as postage is covered.
>
> NickW, UK
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