Hi Guys,
Some of you like me will probably spend too long browsing the PB site, it's a dangerous habit in that you can run up a huge bill in no time at all for what appears to be very little!
I have a particular 'thing' for Black bolts (come on Kiwi's give it your best shot :popcorn:)
So I have been searching for a more economical alternative that will do the job, I've found these guys who do a range of Black Stainless at what appear to be bargain prices compared to PB.
https://www.carbolts.co.uk/collections/bolts/products/black-stainless-steel-hex-head-flange?variant=39702375299
Rather than diving in, I've done a bit more research on materials, tensile strength and corrosive resistance etc and have to say they stand up quite well compared to PB. They are A2 as opposed to the Marine grade A4 but quite suitable for fair weather riders like moi :smiley-music002:
The site below is an idiots guide to stainless which gives the details in a straight forward simple way.
https://www.graphskill.com/grades-of-stainless-steel-a2-a4-in-relation-to-fasteners/
I'm going to order a set for my new Calipers and see what they are like, bonus is they also come in Red so I could have both sets for half the price of a single set from PB
What do you think???
You will never know until you try something - me I always go for quality before price and top of my list is Pro Bolt -
go for it and let us know :smile2:
Them A4 certainly look shinier (on the pics) than the A2 (no Red, not talking about the red and black).
I really like black bolts as well i bought a complete set in a box that had all sizes including washers a couple of years ago but ive used them all now so i will be interested to see what you think of these !
Quote from: shanered6 on Tuesday, 23 January 2018, 03:57 AM
I really like black bolts as well i bought a complete set in a box that had all sizes including washers a couple of years ago but ive used them all now so i will be interested to see what you think of these !
I bought a cheap box from Halfords but they are not stainless so only use them on unimportant non exposed areas👍
Ye i have a box of them Handy for out of sight places but there not up to front of house jobs , the last box i bough from an engineering firm they were fantastic quality as they were used on ship piping but the firm have now gone bust ! :sad:
Nothing wrong with your black fetish Red....... does your missus know ?? :whistling:
It's well know that Red, likes big black things ;) :grin:
Quote from: Sweaty on Tuesday, 23 January 2018, 12:30 PM
It's well know that Red, likes big black things ;) :grin:
And little Red things :embarassed:
@ Kiwifruit any Pro bolt bits I've bought previously go in the Halfords packaging to keep Mrs Red off the scent!
I had a kit for my new/old GSX750 turn up today, it was well priced and looks to be OK quality. It's A2 stainless, not sure if this guy sells black.
http://www.a2stainless.co.uk/searchresults.aspx?searchterm=gsx1400
Thanks Rick,
Stig is fairly local to me and I've bought hose clips from him but he doesn't do Black!!
Actually fogot to mention that Carbolts also do Black hose clips :worshippy:
Quote from: Red Biker on Wednesday, 24 January 2018, 12:10 AM
Thanks Rick,
Stig is fairly local to me and I've bought hose clips from him but he doesn't do Black!!
Actually fogot to mention that Carbolts also do Black hose clips :worshippy:
Thats handy to know ive never seen black hose clips before !
so ended up buying from both Car Bolt and Kays
Kays Black 10 x M10 Cap head 45mm high tensile 12.9 (for shocks, blocks, linkage at rear break and maybe rear caliper pinch as well) ..........................................£3.65 ffs inc postage :boogie: got the 10 x nuts to go with them for a grand total £5.35 :notworthy:
Compare this to Pro Bolt, who admitidly do have a nice Dome head but are circa £4 per bolt :frustrated:
Off Car bolt I bought the Black hose clips and 16mm Black buttons for belly pan etc
Even though I've spent I feel like I've saved a fortune!
If anyone wants a set of stainless Pro bolt hex head for calipers including pinch and mount let me know :salute:
Red