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BA Threads

BA Threads

27th May 2021

BA - British AssociationA thread design first proposed in 1884 and then adopted in 1903.The thread sizes are designated by a number from 0 t
Moulding Silicon Parts

Moulding Silicon Parts

Posted by Derek Milne on 31st Dec 2020

Suzuki T20 Muffler-Exhaust Pipe Connector 14771-11040I needed a couple of connectors for my bike and as I could not locate any to buy, I fig
Slotted and Castle Nuts

Slotted and Castle Nuts

Posted by Derek Milne on 10th Sep 2020

Are Slotted and Castle Nuts the same thing?The answer is no they are not the same, but they do serve the same purpose. They are both used i
Early JIS Threads

Early JIS Threads

Posted by Derek Milne on 23rd Aug 2020

After having owned and restored a variety of motorcycles of different nationalities and ages I decided late last year it was time to try my
Thread Galling

Thread Galling

Posted by Derek Milne on 30th Jul 2020

What is thread galling and how to prevent it.  Thread galling occurs during installation when friction and pressure causes the seizing