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Dear Members
I was really suprised to see that there are some members left in the forum which are replacing OEM bolts on their bikes
I am still shedding weight on my three Panigales....
Next step: I want to replace the M8x32 10.9 high tensile bolts in the two cylinder heads (#7 in the picture). There are 16 pcs. Same for all newer Testastretta engines.
Due to their critical function, I don't want to replace them with regular Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) titanium bolts but forged ones. But these are pretty expensive (guys that bought from ProTi know what I mean) and I tought I'll ask you whether someone else would be interested before I get quotes from some manufacturers (I tend to Taiwan).
Please let me know if you want to change those screws.
Cheers
PS: In order to replace these bolts it is required to remove the cylinder head covers. Ducati recommends to replace the cover gaskets when doing so...
I was really suprised to see that there are some members left in the forum which are replacing OEM bolts on their bikes
I am still shedding weight on my three Panigales....
Next step: I want to replace the M8x32 10.9 high tensile bolts in the two cylinder heads (#7 in the picture). There are 16 pcs. Same for all newer Testastretta engines.
Due to their critical function, I don't want to replace them with regular Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) titanium bolts but forged ones. But these are pretty expensive (guys that bought from ProTi know what I mean) and I tought I'll ask you whether someone else would be interested before I get quotes from some manufacturers (I tend to Taiwan).
Please let me know if you want to change those screws.
Cheers
PS: In order to replace these bolts it is required to remove the cylinder head covers. Ducati recommends to replace the cover gaskets when doing so...
