Ti rotor bolt kits -- wth?

[ducatiz]

Some are $10-20 each (Lighttech)

Some are sets of 6 for $30  (hyperbolts)

someone 'splain this economy to me?

[erichan8757]

what i would comment on is , you pay what you get, I just started to have this bad habit of
obtaining Ti bolts for most of the spots on the bike and there are some from a better brand like TPO
and there are some from the lesser renowned place. and soon as you get the products, you'd be like
man this fu**ing company really refine Ti bolts.

they are more polished and refined on each angles. and they just look different.
well it's just my preference. but it may not always be true.

e.

[He Man]

I guess its like buying Chinese Stainless steel vs American Stainless steel (the price difference is insane)

i dont get waht the hype on Ti Bolts are anyway....  My personal opinion, and a rude one at that. (not aiming at anyone)

I tell msot people to not waste their money on Ti Bolts. Buy alot of beer instead. youll be happier at the end of the day

[ducatiz]

I am just poking around for mods on my bike.  I picked up a '98 bike and the rotor bolts are rusty (along with some of the other bolts) and instead of de-rusting and coating them I'm going to just replace them.

I considered using stainless, but was curious about the Ti as well.

besides, i can shave 0.0004% of the bike weight off..

[Düb Lüv]

you could always buy aluminum. it's lighter than ti, and cheaper. don't get pissed when you messed up the hardware or break it when it seizes up. only happens when not lubed or in the elements. just break it loose ever so often and re torque.

[DarkStaR]

I am just poking around for mods on my bike.  I picked up a '98 bike and the rotor bolts are rusty (along with some of the other bolts) and instead of de-rusting and coating them I'm going to just replace them.

I considered using stainless, but was curious about the Ti as well.

besides, i can shave 0.0004% of the bike weight off..

I'm with you on that one.  I'm not going to normally replace a perfectly good bolt with Ti.  Now if the bolt needs replacing, and the Ti is not too much more, sure.

I did replace a bunch of bolts with SS, but I did get the kit on the cheap.

[He Man]

i think that number is about right. you might be missing some zeros.

I bought my stainless for less than $5bucks. I spent the would be 65 bucks that i saved on a lot of beer and got laid.

For the married folks/have gfs....well Pmed you with the continuation of that. im sure il lget banned if said it out loud.

[pennyrobber]

i think that number is about right. you might be missing some zeros.

I bought my stainless for less than $5bucks. I spent the would be 65 bucks that i saved on a lot of beer and got laid.

For the married folks/have gfs....well Pmed you with the continuation of that. im sure il lget banned if said it out loud.

Are you trying to tell me a handful of Ti bolts won't get me any?

[He Man]

no, only a fist full will. 

[erichan8757]

i think that number is about right. you might be missing some zeros.

I bought my stainless for less than $5bucks. I spent the would be 65 bucks that i saved on a lot of beer and got laid.

For the married folks/have gfs....well Pmed you with the continuation of that. im sure il lget banned if said it out loud.

f**k man tell me where you can get laid for 65 bucks in NYC and with some cold beers.

the Ti's are not strong some how, I snapped one Ti bolts at the head area, it just broke in half ( which should never happen)
so it really depends on where you purchase them.

and make sure you dont order them from a place that's not geared for motorcycle.

[Düb Lüv]

i found this site. the prices seem to be okay. big selection.
http://www.probolt-usa.com/

[erichan8757]

i found this site. the prices don't seem to be okay. big selection.
http://www.probolt-usa.com/

purchase from them for a while.
items are good quality, I got the Ti from caliper mounting bolts, great stuff.
clean threads, the allen key hole is more refined.

their alloys sometimes are not fully anodized. some chips and lines. ( minimal)
overall is pretty nice. the sales is polite and responsive.
slow delivery however, 7-10 days, never got anything faster.
maybe just because i live far from its location.

[hcomp]

Just a word to the wise.....

Do not use aluminum bolts for rotor bolts....Not a good idea..

[Howley]

I hate ali bolts full stop. They are so shitty and weak...