Titanium Caliper Bolts

you get instructions with the lock wire kit.

 

i think i prefer gold Ti..........or for the even better effect blue ti or purple.....

 

Make sure you run the lock wire the right way and don't over twist the wire. Final thing, when you clip off the ends fold the remaining twisted wire around so it does not leave a sharp end. Safety Wire Techniques - AVweb Features Article

 

for what you are going to do with calliper bolts you can do it by hand.......

 

Definatley,you just have to be patient and make sure you keep some tension on the wire to get a consitant twist. Lockwire is cheap, so practice a little first. The auto pliers are great when you are doing a lot.

 

Any use?

Lockwire so that each bolt is being pulled in the direction of tightening.....

I couldn't find my lockwire pliers so I did these with a small hand drill into which I stuffed the ends of the wire and pulled on the drill while turning which gives a nice tight twist.

Unfortunately this one went a tiny bit slack as I turned the sharp ends into the socket cap, but it's enough to stop the bolts from coming undone.

 

I would prefer the shank to be the same thickness as the OEM ones....calipers may not sit quite proper otherwise (ie slightly rotated) but it probably doesn't matter.

 

Here's an example of how M Rutters team anti lock wired his bikes HM SS in the TT this year, if you want an HM SS give me a shout



Here's some of my lock wire skills on my blade





Its all about the bling on safely of corse...lol

 

is that bolt on to the gear lever left hand thread then.............

 

nope

 

on the "professionally done" bike.....its er wrong!

 

Ha, yeah Ive not done the front ones you gotta know when to stop lol





@andyb yeah you'd think bathams BMW would know better

 

Arthur has lots, all proper tools with the right kit and immavulate, oh and ridden rather than sat in a living room or garage collecting for a pension