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.)

TxTaoRider · 04-01-2021, 04:01 PM

I never tighten mine down very tight but I use orange locktite. It really just holds that lock plate on.
As an interesting observation, on the 520 chain sprockets, if I buy one that's less than 11t, it comes with a snap ring instead of a lock plate so the chain doesn't ride on the bolt heads. No bolts at all.

Megadan · 04-01-2021, 06:17 PM

I run grade 10.9 metric flanged hex bolts with a lock washer 15mm long threads, and I also put just a dab of 243 loctite on them. Grade A2 or A4 stainless bolts would also work, but can be a bit pricey. As far as torque goes, 12-15lb-ft

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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04-01-2021, 04:01 PM	#2
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	I never tighten mine down very tight but I use orange locktite. It really just holds that lock plate on. As an interesting observation, on the 520 chain sprockets, if I buy one that's less than 11t, it comes with a snap ring instead of a lock plate so the chain doesn't ride on the bolt heads. No bolts at all. __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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04-01-2021, 06:17 PM	#3
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 7,985	I run grade 10.9 metric flanged hex bolts with a lock washer 15mm long threads, and I also put just a dab of 243 loctite on them. Grade A2 or A4 stainless bolts would also work, but can be a bit pricey. As far as torque goes, 12-15lb-ft __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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