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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: adeshere on February 07, 2012, 09:19 PM

Title: Stem bolts
Post by: adeshere on February 07, 2012, 09:19 PM

Before i try and work it out, anyone one know what type of allen key bolts are used on stems ?

I'm guessing they are common size

Title: Re: Stem bolts
Post by: skyway67 on February 07, 2012, 10:17 PM

usually m8

they vary in tensile strength thats the numbers on the top ie 8.8 12.9 etc

Title: Re: Stem bolts
Post by: steve69 on February 07, 2012, 10:33 PM

If it's an American made stem it's more likely gonna be imperial,

5/16" springs to mind but would need to check (i have some if needed)  ;)