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What is the difference between the "Screws Only Kit" and the "Complete Kit"?
The screws only kit consists of just
the screws and the washers needed to replace the factory screws and washers.
The complete kit includes the screws, washers, speed nuts (as required, well
nuts (as required), lock nuts (as required), and push pin rivets (as required).
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What is the method of shipment, area of coverage, price of shipping, and
available tracking?
United States Postal Service (USPS) is currently the preferred method of
shipping. USPS priority was chosen because it's currently the fastest, low
cost delivery solution available. USPS delivers to nearly every country in the
world. Typically, shipments are sent by USPS Priority International
mail, but not all countries have this service available therefore USPS parcel
post or USPS 1st class is used. The current USPS priority shipping price
to any where in the United States is a flat rate of $4.80 for
single kit orders. If (2) or more kits are ordered, additional shipping
charges may apply. International shipping rates vary, please use our
shipping calculator to find the shipping cost any country other the United
States.
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What color are the screws?
All of the
hardware is made from 18-8 stainless steel.
Unlike regular steel, stainless steel is not compatible with any type of
chemical coating (i.e. anodizing) or paint. Therefore the material/base color is
silver which is identifiable with nearly all stainless steels.
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What are the colored screws
colored with?
The colored screws
are color coated with a baked on powder coat enamel that is cured at
temperatures ranging from 400°F to 450°F.
The coating is extremely resistant to chipping, scratching, or peeling.
Only the head of the screws are powder coated to prevent build-up in the thread
grooves. The type of powder coat used is known in the industry as a TGIC
or (triglycidyl
isocyanurate) powder.
This powder is commonly used on wheels (automotive & motorcycle), motorcycle
frames, and aluminum extrusions. This coating is not indestructible but is
far superior to paint and anodizing.
The advertised Chrome finish is actually a polished
stainless steel finish. By polishing the stainless steel screw head to a
mirror-like finish, the finish of the polished stainless steel rivals the chrome
plating shine and includes the superior corrosion resistance of stainless steel.
Unlike chrome plating, this finish will not flake off over time.
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Are these screws the same
as my O.E. screws?
These kits are designed as
aftermarket replacements for the original equipment. The hardware is not designed to match the
original equipment provided by the manufacture.
The screw head diameter of the screws provide in the BIKEBOLTS kits are
typically smaller than the OEM screws (varies by manufacture and model).
However, the BIKEBOLTS screws provide equal fastening support in comparison to
the OEM screws and are a direct replacement to OEM. The objective in each bolt kit design is to achieve an easy to install,
easy to maintain kit that provides a factory, professional look.
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Are there any weight
advantages with these kits?
Like aircraft, weight and performance
go hand in hand with sportbikes. The hardware sold in these kits are
standard components that typically utilize less material to do the same job and
therefore equals less weight. Many sportbike manufactures use specially
designed hardware to fasten fairings and bodywork. BIKEBOLTS.COM utilizes
standard type fasteners combined with specially designed washers. For many
models, this hardware combination adds up to less weight.
KEY NOTE: The weight
savings of any aftermarket fairing screw kit is very minor, if any.
So minor in fact that the difference of whether you ate a big dinner or are
wearing your boots vs. your gym shoes is likely to have a much larger impact.
Trying to save weight on your bike by changing the fairing bolts is like trying
to lose weight by getting a hair cut.
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What can I do if my bike isn’t listed?
New bikes are being added all
the time. If your bike isn’t listed,
make a request for it.
If there are requests for a particular model, priority will be made for making
the kit available.
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What kinds of screws are
used in these kits?
Button head stainless steel
screws are used throughout these kits. They are all made of 18-8 stainless steel
and have a higher resistance to yield than the regular factory steel screws.
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What kinds of washers are
used in these kits?
There are two kinds of washers
used in these kits, stainless steel and nylon. Each washer has its specific application
and reason for its use. The nylon
washers are typically used whenever the stainless screw makes direct contact
with the fairing. The nylon acts as
a cushion to help lower the compression forces exerted into the plastic fairing.
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What kinds of nuts are used
in these kits?
There are three kinds of nuts
used in these kits: well nuts, speed nuts and weld nuts. A well nut is identifiable by its all rubber
construction molded around a brass insert. The well nuts have been widely
used by most sportbike manufactures for past 10 years. Well nuts are
typically found holding on windscreens, but manufactures such as Kawasaki
frequently used these nuts throughout the entire bike. The speed
nuts (often referred to as U-clip nuts) are mostly used to replace the factory
speed nuts. However, on many fairings the speed nuts
can’t be used in place of the originals and therefore a weld nut is used. A weld nut has a flat flange in which
double sided tape is added. These
nuts are very easy to use and quick to install. In most cases, a "weld
nut" can be used in place of a "well nut". Weld nuts typically cost 1/4th
of the cost of a well nut.
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Return Policy
Refunds are valid only on items returned in new
"as shipped" condition as shipped from factory in Cincinnati, Ohio (United
States). Returned kits must be complete with no missing parts. There are no
refunds on shipping costs. Refunds will be processed after the returned item is
received at the factory in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) and verified for
condition and contents.
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Warranty
There
is no warranty available for any of the hardware or kits.
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Product Quality
Each fastener and kit under goes
condition and quality inspections prior to shipping. If you receive a kit that
is not complete or has damaged items, please contact
Bikebolts and the missing or damaged item(s) will gladly be replaced .
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Local Sales
Currently Bikebolts does not
maintain a location available to the public. Therefore there are no local sales
or deliveries available directly from Bikebolts. However, Bikebolts
bolt kits are available to retailers worldwide. Check with your local sportbike
parts retailer for details.
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Interested in becoming a Dealer?
Please send us an email to:
dealerinquiry@bikebolts.com.
Be sure to include the following:
- Contact Name
- Company Name
- Company Mailing Address
- Website (if applicable)
- Email Address
- Contact Telephone Number
- FAX Number
To qualify as an authorized dealer,
BIKEBOLTS
will confirm that the
inquiring company is an official business by verification of company name
registered with address provided and/or company name and website.
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