you talking about me asking Q's? i think i only asked a couple about a tank, and shock seals
i have been around bikes since i was about 7 im not all knowing by far but usually read books,manuals,think about things for a while-
i usually figure out most stuff or ask local peers
and pray a lot - lol
if this is what you were meaning- sorry if it isn't
about the links from the hardware store- im not sure if they are case hardened or not but i haven't broke any yet good luck-