noob question: wire work for trackday/race

[RocketPunch]

Is it really as simple as taking the bolts/nuts out, drilling it, put it back in and wire it to LRRS/CCS rule? Or this is something that needs to be done with a special technique?

Thanks.

[keeena]

Is it really as simple as taking the bolts/nuts out, drilling it, put it back in and wire it to LRRS/CCS rule? Or this is something that needs to be done with a special technique?

Thanks.

Technique is important; probably most important is pulling wire in the fastener's tightening direction.

There was a recent thread w/ pictures by Pigman...hold on, I'll find it.

[keeena]

Here ya go: http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...re-thread.html

[RocketPunch]

Here ya go: http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...re-thread.html

Thanks.

So the drilling part is as simple as using the right size drill bit and drilling it, right?

[keeena]

Thanks.

So the drilling part is as simple as using the right size drill bit and drilling it, right?

1/16" drill bits. "Bits", because you will destroy them quickly...especially as you learn. Don't need fancy ones, regular HSS is fine. Once you know what you're doing you should be able to drill multiple parts easily w/ a single bit. If you're going thru 1 bit per part, you're doing something wrong.

General drilling tips:

Center punch before drilling. Always.
Drill press helps a ton, electric hand drill will work
Use a cutting fluid
Drilling jigs not necessary, but vise probably is.
Some bolts can be drilled on the bike; on the bench is more betterer
If drilling threaded part, use a junk bolt or nut to help prevent damage to threads
Have a 1/16" punch & hammer so you can push the inevitable broken bits out of the part you're trying to drill
A 6-pack of your favorite brew.

Good luck!

[eboos]

Here's a tip, use a 5/64" (2mm) bit instead of a 1/16". It doesn't appear to be much larger, but it is by 25%. The bit will last a hell of a lot longer and ease your frustration.

[RocketPunch]

1/16" drill bits. "Bits", because you will destroy them quickly...especially as you learn. Don't need fancy ones, regular HSS is fine. Once you know what you're doing you should be able to drill multiple parts easily w/ a single bit. If you're going thru 1 bit per part, you're doing something wrong.

General drilling tips:

Center punch before drilling. Always.
Drill press helps a ton, electric hand drill will work
Use a cutting fluid
Drilling jigs not necessary, but vise probably is.
Some bolts can be drilled on the bike; on the bench is more betterer
If drilling threaded part, use a junk bolt or nut to help prevent damage to threads
Have a 1/16" punch & hammer so you can push the inevitable broken bits out of the part you're trying to drill
A 6-pack of your favorite brew.

Good luck!

That's gold, Jerry! GOLD!

[butcher bergs]

Find a drill press. Don't waste your time or money.

[RocketPunch]

Here's a tip, use a 5/64" (2mm) bit instead of a 1/16". It doesn't appear to be much larger, but it is by 25%. The bit will last a hell of a lot longer and ease your frustration.

Thanks!

[CMG241]

Thanks.

So the drilling part is as simple as using the right size drill bit and drilling it, right?

no its not easy,it can be frustrating

Here's a tip, use a 5/64" (2mm) bit instead of a 1/16". It doesn't appear to be much larger, but it is by 25%. The bit will last a hell of a lot longer and ease your frustration.

absolutely - just got lot less frustrating

Find a drill press. Don't waste your time or money.

bingo.

[Jim]

or be lazy and buy pre-drilled bolts like i did