Changing nuts and bolts

Discussion in 'Ducati General Discussion' started by farmster, May 17, 2012.

  1. Hi everyone ive set about changing the nuts n bolts on my new (old) lol 996

    stainless & some titanium ! im in 2 minds. I like the original gold passivation fixings but they all look tired now :eek:

    What do you think ? Im off to the IoM next friday so i havent really got time to get the old ones plated n back on the bike.

    Also what are your thoughts on the carbon swingarm covers ?

    Cheers Paul.
     
    #1 farmster, May 17, 2012
  2. add weight, do not aid performance apart from appearance they form no useful function
     
    #2 popelli, May 17, 2012
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  3. +1 agree, I love carbon but there is no point if its adding weight.
    Steve
     
    #3 Birdie, May 17, 2012
  4. Until you slide it down the road swinger side down, then they perform their intended function! :rolleyes:
     
    #4 XxAnthxX, May 17, 2012
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  5. +1, also nothing looks worse than crusty old fixings on a Duke, i've got a 6 month old big traily which is covered in shite from a lakes trip last weekend which will get a wash when i get round to it but the Duke is alway kept clean cos its that sort of bike.
     
    #5 Big Den, May 17, 2012
  6. I was talking about unsightly bolts !!!!

    As for weight very little or no difference ...... considering your going to sit on top of it :rolleyes:
     
    #6 farmster, May 17, 2012
  7. Hi Paul,

    You were also asking about carbon swingarm covers......

    Remember! :wink:
     
    #7 XxAnthxX, May 17, 2012
  8. If you like the swingarm cover then bung it on,its your bike.Ive got one.As for your bolts,change them to stainless,keep the old ones safe and when you get back if you must put them back on,get them replated.
     
    #8 keith916, May 17, 2012
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