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(Better ask this question while I still have the receipts from the hardware store!)
I am not a fan of the (partially stripped) phillips head screws on my engine covers that I needed to remove with an impact driver. I am very interested in replacing all of them with allen head screws.
I was able to get a stainless steel set for the points cover and the alternator cover. However for the length of screw required for the clutch cover, right side cover, and starter motor cover, the only option available was the black oxide allen head screws. Anyone know if black oxide reacts poorly with aluminum? If they are going to start rusting after one riding season, I will return them and maybe order custom from McMaster Carr or something like that (I just prefer buying stuff like this in store where I can feel and measure).
I am not a fan of the (partially stripped) phillips head screws on my engine covers that I needed to remove with an impact driver. I am very interested in replacing all of them with allen head screws.
I was able to get a stainless steel set for the points cover and the alternator cover. However for the length of screw required for the clutch cover, right side cover, and starter motor cover, the only option available was the black oxide allen head screws. Anyone know if black oxide reacts poorly with aluminum? If they are going to start rusting after one riding season, I will return them and maybe order custom from McMaster Carr or something like that (I just prefer buying stuff like this in store where I can feel and measure).