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**DJK1505** · 01-30-2012, 12:30 PM

Got the kit from OPP racing, 85 bucks and took almost 4 weeks. Def not worth the money or the wait, but here they are.

impostor1981 · 01-30-2012, 02:21 PM

Well I am glad that you posted the pipctures as I was thinking myself about putting golden bolts and oil cap, but as you said not worth the money. Thanks very much you saved me trouble.

I like alll the rest thou.

Hoover · 01-30-2012, 03:35 PM

Word of caution, LOCKTITE.
I did that on my Bandit and was always losing them. They would back out all the time.

**DJK1505** · 01-31-2012, 05:23 AM

Thanks Hoover, the old ones didnt come out with locktite so I didnt put any on the new ones. When I get home tonight I will remove them and add locktite.

Hoover · 01-31-2012, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJK1505

Thanks Hoover, the old ones didnt come out with locktite so I didnt put any on the new ones. When I get home tonight I will remove them and add locktite.

I think it is because they are made of aluminum and the heat causes a contraction/expansion issue. At least mine were.

**DJK1505** · 02-01-2012, 03:37 AM

yep, road about 70 miles yesterday, got home and went to put the locktite in. there were quite a few that were not nearly as tight as they were yesterday. Thanks for the heads up man!!!!! Not too happy with the kit, but will continue to swap out some bolts. I have ordered caliper bolts, rear axle nut, head nut, once those are in I am thinking about doing the fairing bolts and then see what it looks like. The engine kit was a bit expensive, but the rest seem to be pretty descently priced. I will order from Pro Bolt this time and see how that goes.

DJ

K-Gr. · 02-01-2012, 03:42 AM

Sorry to say, but it would look a lot better (=good) if there were fewer of them painted gold... Idea itself is nice, but this is an example of "too much"

**DJK1505** · 02-01-2012, 03:46 AM

We will see, I might try some black bolts and see how that looks. I am not realy happy with the color of the gold. It is almost a copper color. Who knows, once I get in what I have ordered I will see what that looks like and go from there. I think the black mixed with the gold might look pretty cool.

**DJK1505** · 02-01-2012, 03:50 AM

K-Gr. your right man, I keep looking at the pics and they stand out. I a going to call Pro bolt now and see about canceling my order. Going to paint some of my bolts black first to see how they look, then order. Thanks for pointing that out man, def too much contrast!!!!

DJ

beefcake morris · 02-01-2012, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJK1505

K-Gr. your right man, I keep looking at the pics and they stand out. I a going to call Pro bolt now and see about canceling my order. Going to paint some of my bolts black first to see how they look, then order. Thanks for pointing that out man, def too much contrast!!!!

DJ

I used black pro-bolts on my old bike and loved the look.

01-30-2012, 12:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
DJK1505 Canyon Carver Bike: 2011 Yamaha FZ8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Yorkshire, Virginia Posts: 276 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Gold Engine Bolts/ oil plug Got the kit from OPP racing, 85 bucks and took almost 4 weeks. Def not worth the money or the wait, but here they are. __________________ Two Brothers slip on, headers wrapped, ebay mirrors, ebay grips, ebay shorty levers, rear grab handle, ebay fender eliminator, mini turn signals, frame sliders, bobbins, PVC throttle mod, vortex rear sets, K&N air filter, air box mod, a few stickers for aero dynamics , steel brake lines, gold engine bolt set, gold oil filler cap, gold chain, black vortex handle bars, USB power port, clear tail light, power commander PCV, -1 front sprocket, +2 rear sprocket, BT016 tires, 190 rear tire, I know I am forgetting stuff

01-31-2012, 05:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
DJK1505 Canyon Carver Bike: 2011 Yamaha FZ8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Yorkshire, Virginia Posts: 276 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Thanks Hoover, the old ones didnt come out with locktite so I didnt put any on the new ones. When I get home tonight I will remove them and add locktite. __________________ Two Brothers slip on, headers wrapped, ebay mirrors, ebay grips, ebay shorty levers, rear grab handle, ebay fender eliminator, mini turn signals, frame sliders, bobbins, PVC throttle mod, vortex rear sets, K&N air filter, air box mod, a few stickers for aero dynamics , steel brake lines, gold engine bolt set, gold oil filler cap, gold chain, black vortex handle bars, USB power port, clear tail light, power commander PCV, -1 front sprocket, +2 rear sprocket, BT016 tires, 190 rear tire, I know I am forgetting stuff

02-01-2012, 03:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
DJK1505 Canyon Carver Bike: 2011 Yamaha FZ8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Yorkshire, Virginia Posts: 276 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	yep, road about 70 miles yesterday, got home and went to put the locktite in. there were quite a few that were not nearly as tight as they were yesterday. Thanks for the heads up man!!!!! Not too happy with the kit, but will continue to swap out some bolts. I have ordered caliper bolts, rear axle nut, head nut, once those are in I am thinking about doing the fairing bolts and then see what it looks like. The engine kit was a bit expensive, but the rest seem to be pretty descently priced. I will order from Pro Bolt this time and see how that goes. DJ __________________ Two Brothers slip on, headers wrapped, ebay mirrors, ebay grips, ebay shorty levers, rear grab handle, ebay fender eliminator, mini turn signals, frame sliders, bobbins, PVC throttle mod, vortex rear sets, K&N air filter, air box mod, a few stickers for aero dynamics , steel brake lines, gold engine bolt set, gold oil filler cap, gold chain, black vortex handle bars, USB power port, clear tail light, power commander PCV, -1 front sprocket, +2 rear sprocket, BT016 tires, 190 rear tire, I know I am forgetting stuff

02-01-2012, 03:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
DJK1505 Canyon Carver Bike: 2011 Yamaha FZ8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Yorkshire, Virginia Posts: 276 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	We will see, I might try some black bolts and see how that looks. I am not realy happy with the color of the gold. It is almost a copper color. Who knows, once I get in what I have ordered I will see what that looks like and go from there. I think the black mixed with the gold might look pretty cool. __________________ Two Brothers slip on, headers wrapped, ebay mirrors, ebay grips, ebay shorty levers, rear grab handle, ebay fender eliminator, mini turn signals, frame sliders, bobbins, PVC throttle mod, vortex rear sets, K&N air filter, air box mod, a few stickers for aero dynamics , steel brake lines, gold engine bolt set, gold oil filler cap, gold chain, black vortex handle bars, USB power port, clear tail light, power commander PCV, -1 front sprocket, +2 rear sprocket, BT016 tires, 190 rear tire, I know I am forgetting stuff

02-01-2012, 03:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
DJK1505 Canyon Carver Bike: 2011 Yamaha FZ8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Yorkshire, Virginia Posts: 276 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	K-Gr. your right man, I keep looking at the pics and they stand out. I a going to call Pro bolt now and see about canceling my order. Going to paint some of my bolts black first to see how they look, then order. Thanks for pointing that out man, def too much contrast!!!! DJ __________________ Two Brothers slip on, headers wrapped, ebay mirrors, ebay grips, ebay shorty levers, rear grab handle, ebay fender eliminator, mini turn signals, frame sliders, bobbins, PVC throttle mod, vortex rear sets, K&N air filter, air box mod, a few stickers for aero dynamics , steel brake lines, gold engine bolt set, gold oil filler cap, gold chain, black vortex handle bars, USB power port, clear tail light, power commander PCV, -1 front sprocket, +2 rear sprocket, BT016 tires, 190 rear tire, I know I am forgetting stuff

01-30-2012, 02:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
impostor1981 Avid Rider Bike: Fazer 8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK Posts: 116 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Well I am glad that you posted the pipctures as I was thinking myself about putting golden bolts and oil cap, but as you said not worth the money. Thanks very much you saved me trouble. I like alll the rest thou.

01-30-2012, 03:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hoover MotoGP Bike: FZ8 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Madison Wi Posts: 533 Thanks: 45 Thanked 55 Times in 51 Posts	Word of caution, LOCKTITE. I did that on my Bandit and was always losing them. They would back out all the time.

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