Socket head bolts

[Stew]

Ive been thinking of replacing all the bolts on my Z650 with stainless socket head bolts, not sure how its goes though with bolts needing to be torqued , A2 seems to be a popular choice but is there an alternative maybe stronger option or is A2 ok ?
Cheers

[Deegee]

If you're worried about it, A4 is slightly stronger and more corrosion resistant, it's used more in marine applications, but A2 has several grades within it strength-wise as well. Have a read through the link, it might help.

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[Monty]

I'd find out what Gilles use and then don't use that!

[Blade]

I'd find out what Gilles use and then don't use that!

Yeah they have a certain reputation.

Go to some one like probolt or race bolt Stew they will ensure you have the correct grade.

[Stew]

Cheers guys, bit lazy of me to ask when I could have just done the research myself, the race bolt stuff seems ok, Pro bolt just seems extortionate but theyre both quality products I guess, got a couple of hundred to spend on the Z650 and need new coils first and what's left over for a bit of bling

[Monty]

I'd find out what Gilles use and then don't use that!

Yeah they have a certain reputation.

Go to some one like probolt or race bolt Stew they will ensure you have the correct grade.

The ones they supply on the rear sets use a smaller allen key than standard and almost impossible to undo without stripping the head. Every single bolt on mine is bu66ered!

Gilles unadjustable adjustable rear sets!

[Blade]

Could you get the bolts out by drilling and using an easy out Monty as then you could replace them with something of better quality.

[Monty]

Could you get the bolts out by drilling and using an easy out Monty as then you could replace them with something of better quality.

Recon they'd come out with a desert spoon to be honest Blade as they seem to be made of cheese! Just not got around to it

[Blade]

Maybe change them sooner rather than later if there that bad Monty.

I had a screw work loose on my rearsets when out on a ride and lost the toe peg for the gear change which made getting home awkward. I now have them all loctited in place.