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What size safety wire is typically used in motorcycle/motorsports applications? Do you use one of the spinning pliers tools, a hog nose screwdriver or just plain plain pliers and a snipping tool?
Safety Wire Question
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Safety wire pliers for sure. That being said 99.9% of the commercial pliers have serrated jaws. The Aircraft Standards Book calls for smooth jaw pliers to avoid compromising the wire when gripped and I have seen these in several “old school” wire masters tool boxes. I have a long and short set that are stamped Pratt & Whitney probably from the 40s. I also have a set of Milbar TigerWave 7Ws (the Rolex of safety pliers) that I use often. That’s the correct way. That being said, any decent (not Chinese) wire pliers will work fine and you’re not getting inspected to pass anything. Proto makes a nice set as does Snap On etc.
You can get the wire at any performance shop online. It comes in various wire gauges. No need to go overboard (.026-.032). They also make Ti wire if you’re an Uber nerd like myself however it is tricky to work with vs stainless.
You can get the wire at any performance shop online. It comes in various wire gauges. No need to go overboard (.026-.032). They also make Ti wire if you’re an Uber nerd like myself however it is tricky to work with vs stainless.
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0.8mm
Safety Wire in Box, 60 m, € 19,90
Stainless steel safety wire Perfect to secure oilcaps and any other parts on your bike 0 8 mm thickness 60 m roll in box Box colour red or black - shipping
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