Pierre Gillet Posted December 29, 2001 Share Posted December 29, 2001 Just replaced the rear wing ss protectors by CF ones and repainted the wings. In an attempt to apply the tip given on this site as to replacing the M5 steel bolts by plastic ones, I have found at my local Castorama "nylon" M5 bolts 20 mm long and nuts. Is the "nylon" spec suitable for the "safety" purpose we are looking for (preventing the ali body from being damaged in an accident)? Your input would be very much welcome. Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted December 29, 2001 Share Posted December 29, 2001 I would have thought they were just the thing you are looking for Pierre . Say's he with shattered carbon rear wing and damaged ally panel .....sad.gif Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted December 29, 2001 Author Share Posted December 29, 2001 Thanks Dave. Just hope the damage is not too big. It happened to me once : the lowest bolt had sheared the ali panel due to a small length of concrete reinforcement bar that hit the rear left wing on a motorway! I "pop-riveted" a triangle of ali plate in which I drilled a new hole for a new rivnut. Cheers, Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luxburger Posted December 29, 2001 Share Posted December 29, 2001 I have been looking to get some of these for a long time can you provide the address of this place thanks Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted December 29, 2001 Author Share Posted December 29, 2001 Geoff, Castorama's are DIY hypermarkets that can be found in almost all large French cities. In your case there should be one in Longwy not very far from Luxembourg. Alternatively, Demon Tweeks offers plastic bolts that can be bought by email. Also Merlin : http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/ offers plastic bolts. Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain chaos Posted December 29, 2001 Share Posted December 29, 2001 If you do not have a Castorama near you, then try Brichomarche or Leroy Merlin stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted December 30, 2001 Author Share Posted December 30, 2001 Bricorama's do not sell them. Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayTee Posted December 30, 2001 Share Posted December 30, 2001 I have repeatedly sourced them for UK 7eners. If I remember correctly, they were about 7 quid per 100. We did a bulk buy of M5 Polyamid bolts, stainless large washers and stainless self-locking nuts a while ago. Roy had them, but I am not sure if there are any left. If enough people are interested (and they should, considering how much money these save in case anything hite the rear wing!), I'll be happy to buy and ship them to someone in the UK who would then collect funds/ship them packed. Reimbursement of plain cost and shipping to GB is all I'd like. Ask around, then e-mail me direct. They are rather cheap over here, compared to UK prices. Have a Happy New Year, everyone ! - Karsten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted December 30, 2001 Author Share Posted December 30, 2001 Very cheap indeed! The Castorama price is about 40 FF for 7 white Nylon bolts and nuts... Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted December 30, 2001 Share Posted December 30, 2001 Hi, RS Components do have them - stock no 527-757 www.rs-components.co.uk bying there requires being "not private", but if that's the problem, I can help you. /regin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted December 30, 2001 Share Posted December 30, 2001 Out of interest you can also buy them in Model shops (as in aeroplanes etc, not Jerry Hall). They are used for a very similar purpose, to prevent the under-carriage ripping a bloody great hole in the model in the event of a hard landing. They are M5 and come in various lengths which are, of course, quite easy to cut. Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morls Posted December 30, 2001 Share Posted December 30, 2001 Motorcycle shops also sell them to fit screens to fairings. If you go for OE ones Yamaha are cheaper than Honda. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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