Keeping the Wilber Shock gleaming

[yamaha1300rider]

How is the condition of your Wilber shock with the passage of time?

My shock is keeping in quite good condition after the attack of the elements over the last 9 months.

However, the appearance of the bottom nut and bolt is very disappointing. I recall how they were gleaming when first fitted but now are badly tarnished/rusted. Anyone replace them with stainless steel or titanium?

I've been looking around for replacements and without dismantling the nut and bolt their spec seems to be:

bolt - M12x60x1.25

nut - Nyloc M12x1.25x19AF

Incidentally, because of the need to remove the nut when greasing the relay and swingarm, does the nyloc nut have to be replaced each time?

 

[yamaha1300rider]

Can anyone help me please re:

1. Confirming spec of nut and bolt,

2. Whether nyloc nut has to be replaced with a new one each time it is taken off?

Cheers

 

[radman]

Nylocs are good for a couple repeats, but since this one is pretty critical, I'd replace it. I also noticed the bolt is standard steel construction, so it will rust. Stainless bolts are not capable of handling heavy loads, so I'd stay with a grade 8 on this-just assemble, clean well with brake clean, then shoot a coat of clear paint over it, and it will look good for a good long time.

 

[yamaha1300rider]

Thanks radman