How to visually identify APE heavy duty studs?

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    #1

    How to visually identify APE heavy duty studs?

    Hi!

    Is there a way of visually identifying H.D. APE cylinder studs?
    Is it the diameter, color, tooling marks ... or some other details?

    In other words, if you look at APE 1150 H.D. studs, how can you tell that they are not OEM?

    Any insight would be appreciated!

    Thanks!

    Normand
  • Guest

    #2
    OEM stud diameter tapers down between the treaded ends so the main portion of the stud is narrower than the threads. HD studs are same diameter end to end.

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    • trippivot
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      Past Site Supporter
      • Aug 2006
      • 2815
      • Des Moines , IA

      #3
      they are black and thick

      oem is silver/gold shinny and skinny except the threaded area.

      go to APE GS ZONE and look at the pictures there is a big contrast between the two.
      SUZUKI , There is no substitute

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      • Guest

        #4
        Thanks guys! Much appreciated!

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        • blowerbike
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          • Aug 2008
          • 7057
          • Ohio Closer to KY Than Cleveland

          #5
          if you look really close with a magnifying glass...
          you will see little monkeys engraved in the metal.

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          • Guest

            #6
            Originally posted by blowerbike
            if you look really close with a magnifying glass...
            you will see little monkeys engraved in the metal.
            You need to stay away from your monkey.

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            • blowerbike
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              GSResource Superstar
              • Aug 2008
              • 7057
              • Ohio Closer to KY Than Cleveland

              #7
              Originally posted by chef1366
              You need to stay away from your monkey.

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              • Guest

                #8
                Originally posted by blowerbike
                if you look really close with a magnifying glass...
                you will see little monkeys engraved in the metal.
                LOL!!! Too funny!!!

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