Banjo Bolts

Discussion in 'Supersport (1974-2007)' started by stevo, Mar 31, 2016.

  1. i have just ordered the two oil union bolts or banjo bolts for the external oil ways on a 98 900ss originally with two copper washers each ,have been told the washers are now aluminium ,is this correct? and will it make a difference?
     
    #1 stevo, Mar 31, 2016
  2. I can't say whether right or wrong........

    ........but out of preference I would stick to copper washers.
     
    #2 Ghost Rider, Mar 31, 2016
  3. Can't imagine it would matter. I used copper when fitting mine, mainly because I'd got a load of brake line copper washers and they are the same size but my Guzzi had all aluminium washers on the oil feeds and they work too.

    Technically aluminium maybe the smart choice because it's lighter... ;)
     
    #3 Dukedesmo, Mar 31, 2016
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  4. I'd go with copper
     
    #4 Desmoquattro, Mar 31, 2016
  5. I think the 'squish' on aluminium is too easy..........
     
    #5 Ghost Rider, Apr 1, 2016
  6. ..............and then they melt...........
     
    #6 Ghost Rider, Apr 1, 2016
  7. #7 Desmoquattro, Apr 1, 2016
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  8. hi thanks to all i have since found at that they are equally as good but as the man says the copper ones can be re used,cheers again
     
    #8 stevo, Apr 1, 2016
  9. Rub the alloy with ordinary bathroom soap. Heat up and when the soap turns black, you're at annealing temperature.
     
    #9 Hejira858, Apr 1, 2016
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  10. Stupid me - should have read Desmo's post first.
     
    #10 Hejira858, Apr 1, 2016
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