Hex or 12 pt. Shovel Cylinder Head Bolts?

[bestillroy]

Any preferences?... and Why?

[Motocrash]

I use the tall Big Bore nuts from colony. The heads are 7/16 for better clearance and I can use one torque adapter for both the base nuts and the head bolts. Some like the 12 pt flange nuts from McMaster-Carr but I couldn't get an adapter on them without grinding it down and I've had modded adapters break on me.

Edit: Damn, I just re-read your post and saw that you asked about Head bolts. Duh... forgive me, I was still half asleep.

[bestillroy]

I use the tall Big Bore nuts from colony. The heads are 7/16 for better clearance and I can use one torque adapter for both the base nuts and the head bolts. Some like the 12 pt flange nuts from McMaster-Carr but I couldn't get an adapter on them without grinding it down and I've had modded adapters break on me.

Edit: Damn, I just re-read your post and saw that you asked about Head bolts. Duh... forgive me, I was still half asleep.

So what are you talkin' about... Base Nuts?
AnyWho...
I settled for the Black Oxide 12 Pointers and a new Avon tyre.
Thanks

[Shacknasty]

Twelve point. More surface area for yer socket to grab onto. Just that simple...

[sonny]

I like the allen head bolts , seems easier to tighten them to me

[Motocrash]

So what are you talkin' about... Base Nuts?
AnyWho...
I settled for the Black Oxide 12 Pointers and a new Avon tyre.
Thanks

Yeh... Duh...

I have the 12 point black ox head bolts also. The torque adapter I have is 12 point and I feel more warm and fuzzy putting 60+ ftlbs of torque on those 12pts. And, I can use the same torque adapter on my big bore base nuts.

[bestillroy]

Yeh... Duh...

I have the 12 point black ox head bolts also. The torque adapter I have is 12 point and I feel more warm and fuzzy putting 60+ ftlbs of torque on those 12pts. And, I can use the same torque adapter on my big bore base nuts.

Cool. I opted for the 12 pointers too because they were the choice of my buddy helping me assemble the fresh Top End. We both agreed on the surface area of the 12 point head being a better thing...
Can you post a pic of your torque adapter?
Thanks.