SS replacement bolts?

[DimitriT]

I want to replace the three small head bolts on the 550 with stainless (ideally chrome plated would be nice).

I had to park the bike outdoors near the beach for a few days the these rusted up on me pretty quick.

Does anyone know the type of bolts? Where to order them?

thanks!

[dig dug mx6]

I want to replace the three small head bolts on the 550 with stainless (ideally chrome plated would be nice).

I had to park the bike outdoors near the beach for a few days the these rusted up on me pretty quick.

Does anyone know the type of bolts? Where to order them?

thanks!

I just take the bolts to my Ace hardware matchem and get my stainless there.

Or you could get them from here http://www.stainlesscycle.com/catalog/
I got a full kit for my Guzzi from there.

[Guest]

Aren't there issues with using SS bolts in aluminum? Some kind of galvanic reaction that will lead to mucho trouble when time comes to remove said bolt?

[dig dug mx6]

I haven't had any problems to date and I put in ss bolts for the oil filter cover years ago.. I have had less problems with ss because it doesn't rust and bind up and I always use anti sieze.

[DimitriT]

I can't seem to find flange hex bolts in SS or chrome. Do you
think it would be a problem if I use a std hex along with a
thin flat washer?

[Guest]

There are galvanic issues when any two dissimilar metals touch. Use anti-seize compound to reduce the problem.

[mc9hundo]

I bought a kit for my Katana from Stainless Cycle and havent had any problems all. They are good quality bolts.