TimeMachine
SeventyEighte
Get chrome dome nuts that have the correct thread pitch ? M10 = 10mm × 1.25mm pitch ? Check the pitch you need I can't remember.. 1.25 , 1.5 ??
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"Pack says M10 - A2 if the A2 means anything."
A2 and A4 or 304 / 316 are different grades of stainless steel.
A2 and A4 or 304 / 316 are different grades of stainless steel.
A2 is the thread class for English threads (but that's external so ?), metric thread class is like 6H/6g. M10 x 1.5, or M10 x 1.25, or M10 x .75 are your standards. You probably just got the wrong pitch. Sometimes MikesXS will provide the thread information. Sorry I don't have the answer for your exact need/application
Doug79
XS650 Addict
Another, and hopefully last, box of misc. frame parts off to the powder coater. with any kind of luck I should get everything back including the wheels by the end of next week and will be able to start hanging parts back on the frame.
I've had luck at Ace locally, but buy online @ Mr Metric
Hey halfmile, I see a HarborFreight blast gun in your garage. I have one also that I haven't used and a 50# bag of XL material holding my grinder down. Does it work?
Hey halfmile, I see a HarborFreight blast gun in your garage. I have one also that I haven't used and a 50# bag of XL material holding my grinder down. Does it work?
No Idea. I haven`t used mine either. I just bought this to get into some tight places around the steering neck etc before I weld in new gussets. Scrambler project is on hold for the next couple weeks while I do all of last falls yard work that I didn`t do last fall?
harbor freight sand blaster is only as good as the cfm s on your compressor. That's why they are always on craigslist - we all thought we were saving money by spending $100 on a blast cabinet only to find out we need to spend another $2000 on a new compressor.
Not sure this will work but something to look into:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Chrome-...ash=item543f6b19a7:g:eyAAAOSwB09YPLpW&vxp=mtr
These are the 10mm 1.25 thread that I think is needed but note that they are tapered seat nuts. If I was going to need that size I would buy these and chuck them in the lathe and machine a nice flat surface on them where they contact the exhaust flange.
But to be totally honest I would probably just use a non-acorn nut for much less money. Something like these:
https://www.mcmaster.com/#95108a103/=16ozqc6
$7.40 for a bag of 50!
That and a little high heat silver paint and be good to go.
Another thought. Have you tried to clean up the old ones? Sometimes its amazing how well a fine brass wire wheel chucked up in a Dremel or drill chuck on a motor shaft will clean away the rust on chromed fasteners. Worth a shot.
These are hand held units and cost $20..not a cabinet, but thanks for the info as I almost bought one.
wrenchjohns
XS650 Addict
A2 has a carry handle on top. Mine is a flat top. Too cold to ride so I went to the range and holed some paper.
angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
Rmoved a mix screw that was not getting me 3 turns out. After chewing away at the slot, i had to hack saw a new bite for a slotted screw driver. Got it out, tossed in a mix screw from a spair set of 34's. Waiting for the batt to charge for dead cylinder tuning.. stupid orphan bike sucking up all my good spare parts.
Tomorrow i yank the legs for polishing. If i had a nickel......
Tomorrow i yank the legs for polishing. If i had a nickel......
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angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
Now that the battery is charged, it's popping and snapping on the left side. Dirty pilot i assume. Dang...i just put the air boxes back on. Oh well.
ScooterMagoo
XS650 Addict
I cross drilled my front rotor and finished up the new stainless brake lines today. I got some cobalt bits to drill the rotor. I have a 45 hole pattern and modeled it up in CAD first. I used and index table in the mill and all when pretty well. With the proper tooling, correct tool speed and lots of lube, it went way better than I thought it would. Here are a few pictures:
Mounted up in the index table
1/8" pilot holes drilled:
Finished rotor:
Installed:
I'm not sure if this will make any noticeable difference in braking, but it sure looks damn cool!
Mounted up in the index table
1/8" pilot holes drilled:
Finished rotor:
Installed:
I'm not sure if this will make any noticeable difference in braking, but it sure looks damn cool!
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Last night was tank etch and allowed to dry overnight
. Now the liner was poured in and spread around in the tank. Drained excess liner. I'll do that a time or two more and the instructions says to let it dry for 4 days in a well ventalated area
. So Friday I can go rideing again?! 
. Now the liner was poured in and spread around in the tank. Drained excess liner. I'll do that a time or two more and the instructions says to let it dry for 4 days in a well ventalated area. So Friday I can go rideing again?! 
let it dry for 4 days in a well ventalated area
Uh-huh you know better, at least a week or two out in the sun....
Your probably right....
TimeMachine
SeventyEighte
Switched to Bar End mirrors today.. enteresting wide look fits I think.. Anybody like barend mirrors ?
