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Classic bike - BSC/CEI thread nuts and bolts

  • 01-06-2023 10:41pm
    #1
    whoami1
    Registered Users Posts: 306 ✭✭


    Is there anywhere in Ireland/EU where I can get BSC/CEI thread nuts and bolts for my classic bike? These are Imperial thread (26TPI) and were phased out probably in the early 1960s.

    I went to a place near Baldonnel and the guy said he'd been working with bolts for over 30 years and had never seen one before, let alone been asked for one. Admittedly it wasn't a bike shop.

    I'm not looking for stainless steel, just basic nuts and bolts.

    And yes, I have done an Internet search and haven't found anything promising.



Comments

  • #2
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,456 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    Have you tried Tuck's?

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  • #3
    myclist
    Registered Users Posts: 167 ✭✭myclist


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058298847/classic-bike-bsc-cei-thread-nuts-and-bolts

    https://www.groveclassicmotorcycles.co.uk/Bolts-and-Nuts-listed-by-Size-and-Thread/BSC-CEI--(British-Standard-Cycle)-Bolts-and-Nuts/



  • #4
    whoami1
    Registered Users Posts: 306 ✭✭whoami1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120668755#Comment_120668755

    I did say in Ireland or the EU. There are dozens of marvellous companies across the UK looking after parts for classic bikes, and I have dealt with several of them, but they all attract taxes and duties and other charges when ordering stuff to here.



  • #5
    whoami1
    Registered Users Posts: 306 ✭✭whoami1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120668743#Comment_120668743

    Just sent them an email now.



  • #6
    myclist
    Registered Users Posts: 167 ✭✭myclist


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120668833#Comment_120668833

    I couldn't see how every single nut and bolt on a bike using cycle threads would attract taxes much more than the price of a few pints. If it was me I'd be inclined to go where availablity is and pat the tax than spend weeks banging my head against a wall to save small money. Life's too short.



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  • #7
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,779 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120668937#Comment_120668937

    Ture, and by buying from a bike ssurce you can be sure they'll fit. E.g. cylinder base nuts on old Triumphs being 12-sided nuts.............

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  • #8
    rock22
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    Have you tried these in Austria

    https://www.vintage-motorcycle.com/en

    ou don't mention what bike they are for. Personally I would take GalwayTT's advice and go to a UK specialist for the bike in question. Even if you find the correct thread you don't know what steel might be used. (For instance, some stainless steels can be brittle and are totally unsuitable for motorcycle use.)

    BSA started moving away from BSC thread in the mid 60s but it varied by model and even part. AMC never changed , as far as I know. Other manufacturers varied.



  • #9
    Stephenc66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭Stephenc66


    http://www.hassetts.ie/

    Hassett's in Limerick might be worth a try



  • #10
    goblin59
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,253 ✭✭✭goblin59


    RS components sell some BSC threaded bolts, I had to order some for a guitar.

    Otherwise right pain in the arse for them.


    A2 and A4 Stainless steel is fine for motorcycles. I have the seibenrock Stainless steel airhead kit and its mostly A2 stainless steel.

    If you go the Stainless steel route, make sure to use copper grease on the threads to prevent bonding.



  • #11
    muddle84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭muddle84


    I've got awkward bolts from https://proweld.ie/ before. They're just outside Athlone, very helpful!



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