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Guys, I need to make a special bolt used to hold saddle bags on a motorcycle. The price the manufacturer wants per bolt is crazy high. I'd like to make my own for two reasons. (1) Price. (2) there are many reports of this bolt breaking in use. Users report not loading the bag(s) down, but that's subjective. I wonder if it's more from improper install of the bags or mounting device(s). I'd like to make mine from better stock, if possible. The load is perpendicular to the bolt. I don't know how I'd go about turning this bolt so any help appreciated. Also, these don't appear hardened at all.
It is a M8 x 1.25 thread, with the total length about 4".
I don't believe I need the flatted nut-like section if I mill flats onto the bigger (about 5/8" diameter) spacer.
What steel would you recommend?
Should I turn this bolt from an existing 10.9 bolt?
Thank you.
It is a M8 x 1.25 thread, with the total length about 4".
I don't believe I need the flatted nut-like section if I mill flats onto the bigger (about 5/8" diameter) spacer.
What steel would you recommend?
Should I turn this bolt from an existing 10.9 bolt?
Thank you.
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