blueshift
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posted on 7/3/08 at 07:32 PM |
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Shock mount in single shear - OK?
Hi chaps, just after opinions or even engineering facts on whether it's ok to mount my rear shocks on an M12 bolt in single shear, on the
axle.
Like AdamR has here:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=78935
Ta
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Mal
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posted on 7/3/08 at 07:56 PM |
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Damper Mountings
Westfield rear dampers are mounted onto the top of the rear upright by a 7/16"UNF (11mm) bolt in single shear, so I think you will be
alright.
Mal.
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SPYDER
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posted on 7/3/08 at 09:04 PM |
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Use NEW bolts, preferably 12.9 rated capheads. How long are the bolts in question. I could probably post you a couple.
Geoff.
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ReMan
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posted on 8/3/08 at 07:38 AM |
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Many older bikes had a single shear stud fixed to the swingng arm for the lower mounting
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flak monkey
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posted on 8/3/08 at 07:45 AM |
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Yes its not a problem. Too early in the morning to be bothered to do the maths, but if you do a search I have posted figures for the yeild and UTS of
various sizes of bolts in single and double shear over before.
Cheers,
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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ch1ll1
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posted on 8/3/08 at 11:26 AM |
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thats what i did on mine !
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