Where can I find a bulk assortment of allen bolts?
01-19-12, 11:08 AM
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Where can I find a bulk assortment of allen bolts?
A constant problem I've experienced in maintaining my vintage bikes is dealing with old allen bolts. They often get stripped so that an allen key won't turn them; instead, the hex socket becomes circular.
I have this brilliant idea of replacing these old bolts before they get to the point of no return. Do any of you know a bulk (and preferably inexpensive) source of allen bolts? So far, this is all that I've found:
https://www.amazon.com/MOTORCYCLE-HAR...6991750&sr=8-4
Is there anywhere else I could look to find a bulk assortment of allen bolts?
I have this brilliant idea of replacing these old bolts before they get to the point of no return. Do any of you know a bulk (and preferably inexpensive) source of allen bolts? So far, this is all that I've found:
https://www.amazon.com/MOTORCYCLE-HAR...6991750&sr=8-4
Is there anywhere else I could look to find a bulk assortment of allen bolts?
01-19-12, 11:09 AM
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and just saw they have chrome nuts and bolts. too. sweet: https://www.boltdepot.com/Chrome-nuts-and-bolts.aspx
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I buy mine from Fastenal or Dynamic Fastener, there are quite often local places that would be happy to sell you a box or two. In the Raleigh, NC area Wilder's comes to mind. In Norfolk/Va Beach, VA area Tidewater Fasteners.
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Try "Pro Bolt" they sell them in different set sizes from most better motorcycle accessory shops.
Had a big set for years for my Motorcycle that I continually replenish. I'm always finding ugly hexbolts on all my wheeled vehicles that need an update to the nicer/cleaner looking allen head style.....
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Had a big set for years for my Motorcycle that I continually replenish. I'm always finding ugly hexbolts on all my wheeled vehicles that need an update to the nicer/cleaner looking allen head style.....
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01-19-12, 03:24 PM
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i debated whether to skip the shipping and ride my bike to their dist shop, but in the end https://www.boltdepot.com/Chrome-nuts-and-bolts.aspx
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You can also find the majorty of allen bolts on old bikes at ACE hardware for about 50 cents a piece.
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unless you want Stainless or Ti check you LBS. it may be different today but back when i was working in a store we often had dozens of them lying about. most bikes came with screws in the bottle bosses and sometime screws for other areas, lots of accesories also came with screws that were sometimes not needed.
you may not be able to get them in bulk but if you can snag 1/2 dozen every now and then that should do the trick
you may not be able to get them in bulk but if you can snag 1/2 dozen every now and then that should do the trick
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01-19-12, 10:12 PM
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