Safety Wire

[vlade]

So DAVE 63 is expert, DAVE dont I have to drill tiny holes in all the bolts I wanna safety wire now. I wanna do that tranny side door??

[Bonsai]

So DAVE 63 is expert, DAVE dont I have to drill tiny holes in all the bolts I wanna safety wire now. I wanna do that tranny side door??

I think it's the back door on a tranny....just sayin.....

[Dave63]

Yes, you'll need to drill each allen bolt twice. It's easier to mark them at the appropriate spot NOW, while they're tight, then one at a time, take them off, drill them, replace them, and wire them.

[Crocodile56]

Don't Know about Dave, but iffin you be talking bout AV style safety wire, yep gotta drill, insert wire and twist!!!! Stainless wire!!!!

[DevilDog]

vlade,

They have bolts that are for safety wire applications with the holes already drilled in the bolts and fasteners. I have used them before, also for what you are wanting or asking about you will need one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Bikemaster-Safety-Wire-Drill-Guide/dp/B003DGN0HS

[vlade]

Any spot in particular to shoot for? wonderin about structural integrity of the bolt.

[Dave63]

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.rc51.org/Finished%2520Wire%2520Pics/twist_3.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.rc51.org/wire1.htm&usg=__VLQda-CQb_qHSY0TKYJue9UG57Y=&h=447&w=640&sz=28&hl=en&start=5&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=wkVtiS0hcMvzJM:&tbnh=96&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsafety%2Bwire%2Bpics%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26tbs%3Disch:1

I generally look to drill down the center. Take your time as to not break off any bits.

[vlade]

vlade,

They have bolts that are for safety wire applications with the holes already drilled in the bolts and fasteners. I have used them before, also for what you are wanting or asking about you will need one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Bikemaster-Saf.../dp/B003DGN0HS

Hummm I could look for the bolts. that jig is a good idea, have to fab one, 45 bucks is lotsa moola I could spend fer chrome

[Dave63]

Dave posted up pics of wiring jigs. I have all those. I'll mail them to you and you can borrow them, before spending the money for them.....

[Dave63]

Harbor freight now sells the pliars and stainless wire.

[Dave63]

Front brake caliper bolts:




Race bike rear brake and axle:

[vlade]

HMMMM yea looks like I need to finally breakdown and get that torque wrench, hadnt thunk that far

[vlade]

Harbor freight now sells the pliars and stainless wire.

heh
ya I got stuck in the rain there yesteray now you know why I asked about safety wire didnt get the cheapo torque wrench though.

[vlade]

Dave posted up pics of wiring jigs. I have all those. I'll mail them to you and you can borrow them, before spending the money for them.....

hehe dont do that you might not see em for awhile. or ever if I take a fall an hit my head.

[vlade]

Well thinkin back to all the holes I drilled in my fingers workin itybity makin all those sizes just right ,,,,, maybe 45 bucks aint that bad. If yall both got one it might be a good idea