most of the stuff seems to be cheap imports i grant you or you pay for the proper stuff.. but, im sure you dont want to hear it .. correct size spanner socket allen key, that fits correctly, and is fitted correctly and square before trying to do up or undo, in of course the correct direction.... anything fitted that hasn't been lubed correctly and you know is going to be a bitch should have heat or penetration oil before attempting to undo it with the correct tool. yes i blame the operator rather than the tools.
fuck pro bolt... i buy kits like this offa ebay. lhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUCATI-MONSTER-400-600-750-SUPERSPORT-Engine-Covers-Stainless-Allen-Bolt-Kit-69x/372674058855?fits=UKM_Make%3ADucati&hash=item56c51ada67:g:qu0AAOxyWt5SaNOn got some sent from the U.S about 5 years back that were a really good price and polished heads as well but cant find their site.. think i paid 40.00 including postage for a 200 piece kit
Cap heads don't seem a big issue, it's mainly button heads that are so shit. Guess it's probolt then but I'd rather buy a multipack of various sizes than individual as required.
why the disagree @Brouny851 ? i know you recommended probolt but from what ive seen they are way overpriced on like for like... granted ive not really compared lately but have glanced at there site now and then, but when i got the engine bolt kit for my 748 probolt wanted something like 140.00 and i got them from the U.S for 40.00..same size kit, in a2 stainless . all bolts were spot on and five years on look as good as when fitted.. just had a look on their site and they want 17.00 for a clutch cover set and i got the engine kit i linked above for 24.00 and that includes clutch cover... not having a pop, just maybe im missing something or probolts are something special?
Just a quick follow up George. Westfield are in Long Crendon near Aylesbury so fairly close to you (and a great ride out). For special bolts you can just turn up with what u u want and they will dig around the stock, ring first obvs. Highly recommend.
I get mine on the local industrial estate in Crawley. Whenever I need stainless socket/cap head and washers/nylocs I go to the little unit that sell them and always buys a load more than I need. Never paid more than a tenner for a weighty pick n mix of nuts and bolts.
Nah, bit of hair trigger there to the "fuck pro bolt" as I've used them over the years and always been top shelf, but you have vouched for another source so
I do wonder if they are like snap-on though, it's top £ that most of us don't actually need. There should be some middle ground.