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Chrome Fasteners for Metric Applications!
New Supplier allows for 40%-70% OFF!!! Yep, our chrome
bolts are the cheapest, EVER! Thanks to a new supplier and a quantity purchasing agreement, we
now have the deepest discounts on chrome bolts, EVER. We have 10's of thousands of pieces in
stock, and ready to ship!
Scootworks is a distributor of
chrome fasteners for your metric motorcycle. Below is a listing of our fasteners
categorized by fastener type, size in mm, thread pitch (# of threads/mm),
and length in mm. Select the parts you wish to purchase, and don't forget to
choose the quantity needed. If you should not find a specific metric fastener
in our selection, please email us at
shipper2@scootworks.com and
include as much info as possible about the chrome nuts/bolts/washers you
need!
Tips for selecting and using chrome fasteners and hole plugs:
When installing Socket head fasteners, always use a clean, unworn allen wrench of the
correct size. An undersized or worn (semi-rounded) wrench will cause micro-fractures in the chrome plating within the
socket, eventually leading to rust. Use an inch-pound torque wrench to avoid over tensioning
if possible, as this will also cause micro-fractures in chrome plating. Ball wrenches should be avoided if
at all possible.
Once installation of your allen head fasteners is complete,
help protect the allen cavity from rust by applying a dab of clear enamel in the holes with
a Q-tip or other similar cotton swab.
When the enamel has dried for 24 hours, use a cotton swab to apply a coat of automotive
wax, and a fresh swab to wipe clean.
When choosing replacement hex head fasteners, be sure to measure the the shaft diameter.
A common mistake is to order fasteners based on the size of wrench required to fit, rather than
the actual shaft size by which fasteners are categorized.
When installing chrome hex head fasteners, always use only 6 point
wrenches or sockets to distribute tightening forces along the entire surface of the fastener's
flats. 12 point wrenches or sockets will damage the edges of chrome fasteners, inviting
rust and/or peeling of the finish. It is also advisable to tighten with a torque wrench to
avoid over tensioning.
Button head vs. socket head bolts: A common mistake
when selecting button or socket head bolts is due to the misunderstanding of the
terminology. The top or exposed portion of a button head bolt is curved, like a small
dome. They are smooth to the touch, and have no sharp edges exposed. A socket head
bolt looks more like a one would perceive a conventional allen bolt to appear, exposing a
small tubular head with the socket section used by the allen wrench being a
pronounced feature in appearance. Be sure to observe the photos below that accompany
each category for a better understanding of these two different fasteners.
Plug, (or button) caps are typically intended for use with socket
head bolts, not button head bolts . They get the name "button" caps from their shape, appearing
as a small, chrome looking button...filling the cavity used by an allen wrench for installation and
removal. While these are sometimes used to plug the opening of a large button head bolt (M10 or greater),
most of the smaller button head bolts look odd with a plug installed in them. The allen cavity
of the smaller button head bolts (M6 or smaller) is usually too shallow to
accept hole plugs, and the button portion of the plug will extend beyond the
curvature of the bolt head. This is due to the dome or curved shape of the
top of the button head bolt. Plug caps look best when used with socket head
bolts. These plugs are not chrome plated, but are nickel plated with a nicely
polished finish that matches your chrome fasteners.
