front sprocket bolts

KenTaoyan · 04-01-2021, 03:28 PM

Another mistake I made upgrading my hawk was I tightened the bolts down too much on the front sprocket. The stock bolts are cheap and soft for this application. (in my opinion (which does not constitute as a viable opinion)) I found replacements at a local Lowes that are almost the same M6-1.00 x 12mm. (1 mm longer) but they look just as soft.

I have looked and searched for a proper torque spec on these and have not found it (other than a Youtube vid where the guy says, "yup, dat's good N tight")

also has anyone sourced a better grade bolt? Seems like that front sprocket needs something better to rely on. Allen head instead of 10mm hex? (and of course Loctite.)

04-01-2021, 03:28 PM	#1
KenTaoyan Join Date: May 2020 Location: Des Moines WA Posts: 81	front sprocket bolts Another mistake I made upgrading my hawk was I tightened the bolts down too much on the front sprocket. The stock bolts are cheap and soft for this application. (in my opinion (which does not constitute as a viable opinion)) I found replacements at a local Lowes that are almost the same M6-1.00 x 12mm. (1 mm longer) but they look just as soft. I have looked and searched for a proper torque spec on these and have not found it (other than a Youtube vid where the guy says, "yup, dat's good N tight") also has anyone sourced a better grade bolt? Seems like that front sprocket needs something better to rely on. Allen head instead of 10mm hex? (and of course Loctite.) __________________ ~ toys in the cave (in the order of addition) 81 Honda XL185s {work in progress} 2015 TaoTao 125cc Quad {junk} 2018 QIYI Coolster 150cc Quad 2019 QIYI Coolster 125cc Quad 2020 Hawk 250cc (Brand New work in progress) 2021 Roughhouse 50 (neat little scooter for the wife) I may not be fast but I am "Half-Fast"
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