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posted April 02, 2010 12:13 PM
Black Fairing Fasteners
I didn't like the small little stainless button screws all over the place on my ZX14 fairings so i replaced them with some black allen aluminum ones. it makes it appear like a once piece fairing since its not so busy looking with so many screws. What do you guys think?
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LeonidasZX14
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posted April 02, 2010 12:24 PM
Can you please post a closeup picture of the screw? Where did you get them?
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posted April 02, 2010 12:50 PM
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Can you please post a closeup picture of the screw? Where did you get them?
The screws are meant for the windscreen, i bought 3 packages of them to replace many of the same screws. They were $30 for 3 packages. They have the same threading as the fairing screws.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/65/7137/ITEM/Keiti-Windscreen-Screw-Kit.aspx
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LeonidasZX14
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posted April 02, 2010 01:56 PM
Thanks,
I was wanting to put black ones on mine.
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posted April 02, 2010 04:58 PM
 Edited By: LAB3 on 3 Apr 2010 00:59
I did the same thing. 3 sets of wind screen screws. Use a new allen head driver.
Wax is hard to get out but worth it. Q tips lol
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posted April 02, 2010 05:09 PM
That is supa clean man! I like that metallic black look.
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posted April 02, 2010 07:02 PM
Thanks.......... I noticed you too have the black rubber plugs in frame holes. I used a new corse metal file and shaved rubber of the O.D. and pushed them inside the holes so they fit flush. I need to trim more off so they do not bubble out and lay flat. Wished you have posted pic for exhaust side. was wanting a CF Muzzy silencer.I think?....kind of expensive.
I have CF ram air covers and heel guards and ZX-10 fender is CF, chain guard too. I am done with Bling :-) next year a CNC head,etc it never ends lol :-) Your 14 looks tuff too decals off looks better.
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posted April 02, 2010 11:13 PM
Lookin' good fellas! 
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posted April 03, 2010 12:13 PM
you can get thje 6mm bolts that do the grill and tank cover above it as well . I got mine from probolt in england. best aluminum bolts made. it has a big head on it and looks factory.
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posted April 03, 2010 12:19 PM
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you can get thje 6mm bolts that do the grill and tank cover above it as well . I got mine from probolt in england. best aluminum bolts made. it has a big head on it and looks factory.
Do you have a contact address??
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posted April 04, 2010 09:39 AM
Edited By: LAB3 on 4 Apr 2010 20:17
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you can get thje 6mm bolts that do the grill and tank cover above it as well . I got mine from probolt in england. best aluminum bolts made. it has a big head on it and looks factory.
Good Find, Googled it and clicked on USA. lot of cool hardware. Drilled brake caliper bolts, you name it. Still looking for the Black 6mm.side tracked looking at other cool hardware.
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posted April 04, 2010 10:28 AM
I bought the tiny anodized spiked ones for easy removal works well since I use two screens. No allen wrench needed & I can change them out in about two minutes
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posted April 04, 2010 10:28 AM
quote:
Thanks.......... I noticed you too have the black rubber plugs in frame holes. I used a new corse metal file and shaved rubber of the O.D. and pushed them inside the holes so they fit flush. I need to trim more off so they do not bubble out and lay flat. Wished you have posted pic for exhaust side. was wanting a CF Muzzy silencer.I think?....kind of expensive.
I have CF ram air covers and heel guards and ZX-10 fender is CF, chain guard too. I am done with Bling :-) next year a CNC head,etc it never ends lol :-) Your 14 looks tuff too decals off looks better.
Louis
You know what, those covers came on the bike when i bought it, the previous owner said that the dealer installed them after something about a frame recall or whatever. He said they removed some bolts, put some new ones in and put in those caps. I didn't even know if they were factory or not.
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posted April 04, 2010 12:03 PM
Looks good, I have an all black bolt kit for my 14 also. It with all of the bolt sizes
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posted April 04, 2010 12:20 PM
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Looks good, I have an all black bolt kit for my 14 also. It with all of the bolt sizes
Did come in a complete kit? If so where did you get it??
Thanks
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posted April 04, 2010 12:37 PM
quote:
Thanks.......... I noticed you too have the black rubber plugs in frame holes. I used a new corse metal file and shaved rubber of the O.D. and pushed them inside the holes so they fit flush. I need to trim more off so they do not bubble out and lay flat. Wished you have posted pic for exhaust side. was wanting a CF Muzzy silencer.I think?....kind of expensive.
I have CF ram air covers and heel guards and ZX-10 fender is CF, chain guard too. I am done with Bling :-) next year a CNC head,etc it never ends lol :-) Your 14 looks tuff too decals off looks better.
Louis
Here is one i took yesterday while i was at the Dyno:
it made 177rwhp and 101tq 
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posted April 04, 2010 09:39 PM
I am NOT a fan of aluminum bolts. After a few gall up and stretch .... and out comes the easy out.
I have seen powder coated ones, and owned them as well, but the allen wrench doesn't fit in the socket properly after powdercoat.
all a matter of choices and personal experiences I guess.
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posted April 04, 2010 10:12 PM
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I am NOT a fan of aluminum bolts. After a few gall up and stretch .... and out comes the easy out.
I have seen powder coated ones, and owned them as well, but the allen wrench doesn't fit in the socket properly after powdercoat.
all a matter of choices and personal experiences I guess.
That's true if it were something that needs to be really tight or regulary removed, but the parts these are being used for isn't really being torqued down very much and isn't regualry removed for anything. I think they will be fine. Some bikes like my Gixxer uses some cheap plastic nylon screws as fasteners on the windscreen.
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posted April 04, 2010 11:01 PM
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Looks good, I have an all black bolt kit for my 14 also. It with all of the bolt sizes
Did come in a complete kit? If so where did you get it??
Thanks
Louis
Yes, It did! Pro-Bolt(USA), I got the full monty kit(Black). Excellent company and product but for that kind of money.... It should be. 3 years ago they had it for $110 but money well spent if you're detailed like me 
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posted April 05, 2010 08:01 AM
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I am NOT a fan of aluminum bolts. After a few gall up and stretch .... and out comes the easy out.
I have seen powder coated ones, and owned them as well, but the allen wrench doesn't fit in the socket properly after powdercoat.
all a matter of choices and personal experiences I guess.
That's true if it were something that needs to be really tight or regulary removed, but the parts these are being used for isn't really being torqued down very much and isn't regualry removed for anything. I think they will be fine. Some bikes like my Gixxer uses some cheap plastic nylon screws as fasteners on the windscreen.
I use a cordless drill to remove and instal the fastners for the plastic, and it doesn't like aluminum bolts much. 3 minutes plastics off!
The ones with the wellnuts not so bad as the insert is brass
I do overtighten the fairing bolts too, but then have lost any either... 
preferance as I stated!
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posted April 05, 2010 08:38 AM
Note taken, thanks dubious!
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posted April 05, 2010 09:27 AM
You know it takes him a hour with a allen T handle he honed the end flat on, and deburred the sharp edges as not to cut into finish and it rusts when wet. Q tip and or very soft brush to remove wax build up. Le detail just funnin back with you Lyle....................... Louis.......................
no I have not mounted the Bazzaz yet....been . Busy...rubbing on black clear coat.
My battery died on my cordless, have trick one for it?? :-) I really do want one of your batteries for the 14 but I keep getting speeding tickets :-(
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posted April 05, 2010 02:52 PM
I ordered 24 black bolts today from the place mentioned above but will say that I bought a Milwauke sub compact lith ion drill for removing the plastics and other stuff on the bike. What a world of difference. It took me literally 10 minutes to install a clutch on my bike.
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posted April 05, 2010 03:30 PM
I strongly suggest not using any electric screw drivers or drills for these alloy fasteners, they do not like high speed high torque devices. I used a small allen key with a ball end to tighten mine by hand carefully.
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posted April 28, 2010 02:10 AM
well whatever the problem is in this bike but i love it
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