FAQ
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What is the difference between the "Screws Only Kit" and the "Complete Kit"? What is the method of shipment, area of coverage, price of shipping, and available tracking?
What are the colored screws
colored with? Are these screws the same as my O.E. screws? Are there any weight advantages with these kits?
What can I do if my bike isn’t listed?
What kinds
of screws are used in these kits? What kinds of washers are used in these kits? What kinds of nuts are used in these kits? Is the payment through Paypal secure? Interested in becoming a Dealer?
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The screws only kit consists of just the screws and the washers needed to replace the factory screws and washers. The complete kit includes the screws, washers, speed nuts (as required), well nuts (as required), lock nuts (as required), and push pin rivets (as required).
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United States Postal Service (USPS) is currently the preferred method of shipping. USPS priority was chosen because it's currently the fastest, low cost delivery solution available. Visit www.usps.com to find the area of coverage. USPS delivers to nearly every country in the world. Typically, shipments are sent by USPS 1st Class (United States only), USPS Priority (United States only), USPS Priority International, or USPS 1st Class International mail. International services vary for each country. The current USPS priority shipping flat rate price for shipments to anywhere in the United States is $4.60 for single kit orders. If (2) or more kits are ordered, additional shipping charges may apply. International rates vary for each country.
Average Time for Deliveries:
United States Only, Average 2-3 business days
Outside United States Only, Average 6-10 business days
All of the
hardware is made from 18-8 stainless steel.
Unlike regular steel, stainless steel is not compatible with any type of
chemical coating (i.e. anodizing) or paint. Therefore the material/base color is
silver which is identifiable with nearly all stainless steels.
What are the colored screws
colored with?
The colored screws are color coated with a baked on powder coat enamel that is cured at temperatures ranging from 400°F to 450°F. The coating is extremely resistant to chipping, scratching, or peeling. Only the head of the screws are powder coated to prevent build-up in the thread grooves. The type of powder coat used is known in the industry as a TGIC or (triglycidyl isocyanurate) powder. This powder is commonly used on wheels (automotive & motorcycle), motorcycle frames, and aluminum extrusions. This coating is not indestructible but is far superior to paint and anodizing.
The Chrome is actually a polished stainless steel finish. By polishing the stainless steel screw head to a mirror finish, the finish of the polished stainless steel exceeds the chrome plating shine and includes the superior corrosion resistance of stainless steel.
Visit our samples page for images of our optional colors.
Are these screws the same
as my O.E. screws?
These kits are designed as aftermarket replacements for the original equipment. The hardware is not designed to match the original equipment provided by the manufacture. The objective in each bolt kit design is to achieve an easy to install, easy to maintain kit that provides a factory, professional look. For some models (i.e. Suzuki GSXR), the diameter of the screw heads may be smaller than the OEM screws.
Are there any weight advantages with these kits?
Like aircraft, weight and performance go hand in hand with sportbikes. The hardware sold in these kits are standard components that typically utilize less material to do the same job and therefore equals less weight. Many sportbike manufactures use specially designed hardware to fasten fairings and bodywork. BIKEBOLTS utilizes standard type fasteners combined with specially designed washers. For many models, this hardware combination adds up to less weight.
KEY NOTE: The weight savings of any aftermarket fairing screw kit is very minor, if any. So minor in fact that the difference of whether you ate a big dinner or are wearing your boots vs. your gym shoes is likely to have a much larger impact. Trying to save weight on your bike by changing the fairing bolts is like trying to lose weight by getting a hair cut.
What can I do if my bike isn’t listed?
New bikes are being added all
the time. If your bike isn’t listed,
make a request for it.
If there are requests for a particular model, priority will be made for making
the kit available.
What kinds of screws are
used in these kits?
Button head stainless steel
screws are used throughout these kits. They are all made of 18-8 stainless steel
and have a higher resistance to yield than the regular factory steel screws.
What kinds of washers are
used in these kits?
There are two kinds of washers
used in these kits, stainless steel and nylon. Each washer has its specific application
and reason for its use. The nylon
washers are typically used whenever the stainless screw makes direct contact
with the fairing. The nylon acts as
a cushion to help lower the compression forces exerted into the plastic fairing.
What kinds of nuts are used
in these kits?
There are three kinds of nuts used in these kits: well nuts, speed nuts and weld nuts. A well nut is identifiable by its all rubber construction molded around a brass insert. The well nuts have been widely used by most sportbike manufactures for past 10 years. Well nuts are typically found holding on windscreens, but manufactures such as Kawasaki frequently used these nuts throughout the entire bike. The speed nuts (often referred to as U-clip nuts) are mostly used to replace the factory speed nuts. However, on many fairings the speed nuts can’t be used in place of the originals and therefore a weld nut is used. A weld nut has a flat flange in which double sided tape is added. These nuts are very easy to use and quick to install. In most cases, a "weld nut" can be used in place of a "well nut". Weld nuts typically cost 1/4th of the cost of a well nut.
Refunds are valid only on items returned in new "as shipped" condition as shipped from factory in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States). Returned kits must be complete with no missing parts. There are no refunds on shipping costs. Refunds will be processed after the returned item is received at the factory in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States) and verified for condition and contents.
There is no warranty available for any of the hardware or kits.
Each fastener and kit under goes condition and quality inspections prior to shipping. If you receive a kit that is not complete or has damaged items, please contact Bikebolts.com and the missing or damaged item(s) will gladly be replaced .
Currently Bikebolts does not maintain a location available to the public. Therefore there are no local sales or deliveries available directly from Bikebolts. However, Bikebolts bolt kits are available to retailers worldwide. Check with your local sportbike parts retailer for details.
Is the payment through Paypal secure?
Just like on Ebay, purchases are made using Paypal. Your personal payment information is handled entirely by Paypal. BIKEBOLTS.COM does not store any data, and does not have the capability to store any data provided by any customers. For more information regarding the security of Paypal, please refer to www.paypal.com. BIKEBOLTS.COM maintains a SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certificate with a capable 256-bit encryption (the level of encryption for any website is directly dependent on the type of browser used and its version).
BIKEBOLTS.COM does not store any data, and does not have the capability to store any data provided by any customers. BIKEBOLTS.COM maintains a SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certificate with a capable 256-bit encryption (the level of encryption for any website is directly dependent on the type of browser used and its version).
Interested in becoming a Dealer?
Please send us an email to: dealerinquiry@bikebolts.com. Be sure to include the following: - Contact Name - Company Name - Company Mailing Address - Website (if applicable) - Email Address - Contact Telephone Number - FAX Number To qualify as an authorized dealer, BIKEBOLTS will confirm that the inquiring company is an official business by verification of company name registered with address provided and/or company name and website.
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