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Stiegl

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• Jul 21, 2016

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I know this is a really random question, but why do motorcycles use Allen/torque bolts instead of just a a regular bolt and screws?

 

RockerGuy

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• Jul 21, 2016

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Stiegl said:

I know this is a really random question, but why do motorcycles use Allen/torque bolts instead of just a a regular bolt and screws?

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Most machines are gradually shifting from the bolt. I assume its because of the simplicity of wrench needed to operate them. Allen wrench rather than ratchet & socket

 

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esphoto

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• Jul 21, 2016

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Less chance of stripping and much easier to work with would be my guess.

 

meester_jamie

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• Jul 21, 2016

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I'd paste the info here,, but I can.t copy it,, so youll have to read http://www.hpaulin.com/Catalogue/Socket Head Cap Screw Pamphlet.pdf

 

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nobbie48

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• Jul 22, 2016

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It's a conspiracy by the tool manufacturers.

Actually the socket screw heads are smaller so recesses can be smaller. I also find that by the nature of their design they have to be made of stronger steel.

 

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inreb

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• Jul 22, 2016

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Stiegl said:

I know this is a really random question, but why do motorcycles use Allen/torque bolts instead of just a a regular bolt and screws?

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The Japanese, and let's be honest you're targeting the Japanese here, have a long history of copying and improving on existing technologies. I don't think you'll be surprised to learn that Sochiro Honda's first humble domicile heavily favoured Ikea.

 

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Stiegl

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• Jul 22, 2016

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Very interesting thanks for all the replies

 

mikbusa

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• Jul 22, 2016

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Allan bolt heads also need less space, for both the fastener and the tool.

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