Custom machined Titanium rad Shroud and Faring bolts

[BG Wells]

So this had been something I've been planing to do for a while now..,however motorcycle build threads etc have been taking precedence..

Anyway I finally got the chance to get around to it..

I had noticed Arash had some nice Titanium Fairing screws and Rad bracket~Shroud screws to match.. (Not sure of their origin.....Greg Couch.? ...Paul Kondraki..?? )

Either way I liked them and decided to make some "similar" for myself...

As you can see the stock screws are a little lame ?


As I'm building this 2001 I was gonna make them in Aluminium for this bike and Titanium for my 2005..


However I changed my mind and decided to dive right in and do them in Titanium right off the bat..(I would also have to make little "Top hat" cups for the rad bracket ones...and a special "Tool" to fit them...)
These items would be in Brass.....


I have used many types of "lubricant" in the past for machining Titanium ...including Nix stix ..etc...however This Magnetic Drill spray lubricant I recently bought is the best by far..


In addition as there would be some drilling required I also bought a set of "Cobalt" bits...and they indeed were the right choice..




Ok...,enough talk.,lets get these things machined.. (Lubricant spray liberally applied....and ensure your lathe cutting tools are sharp !)




Although both the rad bracket/shroud screws and Fairing screws have M6 x 1.0 threads. They differ in length and the Fairing screws have a 10mm 'shoulder'..

Rad bracket screws


Fairing screws..


And although both types heads are 20mm diameter ....the Fairing screws heads are "shallower"....(that is lubricant on the shanks of the Titanium screws below..and not badly machined..)




Ok so the 'blanks' have all been machined




Work continues as shown..




At this point I began to make their fitting "tool"...(note the concave bottom face..




Although I initially made provision for nine spiggots..I finally settled on just three..


And I "broached" the upper face to accept a 5.5mm hex using my own custom made "broaches"..

I also Knurled the outer edge for operating purposes..




Also machined four replacement "Top hat" cups for the Rad screws...oh and although the stock screws have a 'plain' 6mm shank...I designed my Titanium with a stepped 7mm shank.,and as such the Brass top hat cups had to be machined accordingly to match..




Ok so here are all the parts...complete..








Note the 7mm stepped shank of my Titanium rad screws versus 6mm plain shank of stock mentioned earlier..


Components assembled...("Tool" also in the shot)




Tool in operation with my Titanium screws..






I decided to try these out on my 2005 ZRX..(although I will have to make another set for that bike...)












The stock shrouds on this bike will be replaced with Carbon Fibre replacements Peter custom made for me....although I also have a lovely set of custom brackets made for me by Rob (Kustom) and I will have to make a choice decision on thiz for my 05..

I am leaning toward the "Brackets" for my 01...and I will fit them with these screws over on that thread..


Over to that thread for an update on that..

BG Wells.

[Ca Pete]

Wow, those are awesome, great work.

[bossracer]

Just when I thought nothing new to see on our 20 year old bikes.

Very cool. Well done.

[SCHIMZRX00]

WOW ... Just WOW !

[BG Wells]

Thanks guys.....,you can see the other "Kustom" brackets coupled with these screws fitted on my 2001... http://www.zrxoa.org/forums/showthre...=1#post4967003

[Greg Couch]

That’s cool as heck.

I did these for a while where you could use an old school
Golf spike wrench. I thought the broached in hex head was ugly and this
Gave it a stealthy anti theft look.
Mine however are in a pedestrian stainless.





Nice work!!!!

[RixRex]

Why must you tease us with unobtanium??

Nice work

[BG Wells]

Thanks Greg..!!

I wasn't 100% sure...,but I thought you did those ones on Arash's bike..as I think they originally came from your own Red bike..?

Either way....they (and you) were the inspiration for these Titanium ones I have made here.

I am honoured by your endorsement and kind comments..

Thank you so much.

BG.

[AV80R]

Brian, those are top notch. : Well done!

I have a set of stainless ones Greg made for me to replace the ones that got scraped up in my recent crash, but the titanium will have to happen someday down the road. I’m hooked!

[McGovZRX]

I'm speechless. Um.........wordless. Just WOW.

[Greg Couch]

Think of all the crazy azz stuff you can do!!!

[Steve516]

Gorgeous as usual Brian!

[Perko]

BG Wells ... the ZRXOA A.K.A. heroin dealer.

SS

[Perko]

Think of all the crazy azz stuff you can do!!!


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Becareful.... I lost one of my black spools on Sunday riding with TNT.

SS

[Greg Couch]

Becareful.... I lost one of my black spools on Sunday riding with TNT.

SS

Send me your addry as I have one for you.

[Kuztom]

Simply stunning Brian. You never cease to amaze. I had made a few parts to jazz up the hardware for the rad and fairing. Not as nice as yours but am happy with the look.


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[AV80R]

Those are nice Rob. Very similar to the ones Brian made for me.

[BG Wells]

I forgot to weigh them to compare with stock etc.....,must do that....

Stay tuned..

[BG Wells]

Stock Fairing...


My Titanium replacement..


Stock Rad Shroud/Bracket..


My Titanium replacement..



BG.

[Kuztom]

Those are nice Rob. Very similar to the ones Brian made for me.

The man is an artist. Those are beautiful!


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[zrx24]

Fantastic work!

Is the machine rate for cutting/machining Ti significantly different from other "hard" metals?

[sebintheworld]

BRAVO! Absolutely gorgeous.

[triton]

ok. really?

bg wells can make a fortune here.

[BAMA-ZRX]

WOW Brian these are OUTSTANDING

Are someone said, you are an artist!

We love you sharing this with us but also kills us not to have a set on our bikes

Keep the pictures and great work coming... it's fun to watch and artist at work

Wayne

[goerion]

So this had been something I've been planing to do for a while now..,however motorcycle build threads etc have been taking precedence..

Anyway I finally got the chance to get around to it..

I had noticed Arash had some nice Titanium Fairing screws and Rad bracket~Shroud screws to match.. (Not sure of their origin.....Greg Couch.? ...Paul Kondraki..?? )

Either way I liked them and decided to make some "similar" for myself...

As you can see the stock screws are a little lame ?
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As I'm building this 2001 I was gonna make them in Aluminium for this bike and Titanium for my 2005..
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However I changed my mind and decided to dive right in and do them in Titanium right off the bat..(I would also have to make little "Top hat" cups for the rad bracket ones...and a special "Tool" to fit them...)
These items would be in Brass.....
Attachment 310051

I have used many types of "lubricant" in the past for machining Titanium ...including Nix stix ..etc...however This Magnetic Drill spray lubricant I recently bought is the best by far..
Attachment 310052

In addition as there would be some drilling required I also bought a set of "Cobalt" bits...and they indeed were the right choice..
Attachment 310053

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Ok...,enough talk.,lets get these things machined.. (Lubricant spray liberally applied....and ensure your lathe cutting tools are sharp !)
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Although both the rad bracket/shroud screws and Fairing screws have M6 x 1.0 threads. They differ in length and the Fairing screws have a 10mm 'shoulder'..

Rad bracket screws
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Fairing screws..
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And although both types heads are 20mm diameter ....the Fairing screws heads are "shallower"....(that is lubricant on the shanks of the Titanium screws below..and not badly machined..)
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Ok so the 'blanks' have all been machined
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Work continues as shown..
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At this point I began to make their fitting "tool"...(note the concave bottom face..
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Although I initially made provision for nine spiggots..I finally settled on just three..
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And I "broached" the upper face to accept a 5.5mm hex using my own custom made "broaches"..

I also Knurled the outer edge for operating purposes..
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Also machined four replacement "Top hat" cups for the Rad screws...oh and although the stock screws have a 'plain' 6mm shank...I designed my Titanium with a stepped 7mm shank.,and as such the Brass top hat cups had to be machined accordingly to match..
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Ok so here are all the parts...complete..
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Note the 7mm stepped shank of my Titanium rad screws versus 6mm plain shank of stock mentioned earlier..
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Components assembled...("Tool" also in the shot)
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Tool in operation with my Titanium screws..
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I decided to try these out on my 2005 ZRX..(although I will have to make another set for that bike...)
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The stock shrouds on this bike will be replaced with Carbon Fibre replacements Peter custom made for me....although I also have a lovely set of custom brackets made for me by Rob (Kustom) and I will have to make a choice decision on thiz for my 05..

I am leaning toward the "Brackets" for my 01...and I will fit them with these screws over on that thread..
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Over to that thread for an update on that..

BG Wells.

Wow man...

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[KWICK]

...he’s just the New Kid In Town

[BG Wells]

When you are 59 years old and 'still' being referred to as a 'kid'......its a good day.!!

........Brian "Sundance" Wells...

[AV80R]

Ain't that the truth!

[goerion]

When you are 59 years old and 'still' being referred to as a 'kid'......its a good day.!!

........Brian "Sundance" Wells...

Better late then never

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[Johnnie Phatt]

so when do these go into production
Where do I send the pay pal
DANG IT MAN DON'T BE SUCH A TEASE
We need these