stainless allens

[catbed]

where do you guys get your stainless allen bolts for the case covers and carb covers/bowls? wanted to get some and i have an industrial "hardware store" near me and i wanted to know if there may be a favorite.

 

[Nessism]

Best kits going... http://www.westcoastmc.com/store/

 

[Guest]

i bought one of their kits - was spot on, all the right sizes

 

[catbed]

i plan to get one of their kits, but from z1. what exactly does it include, if you dont mind listing it.

 

[Nessism]

i plan to get one of their kits, but from z1. what exactly does it include, if you dont mind listing it.

All the engine cover screws including stator cover, sprocket cover, ignition cover, clutch cover, valve cover, 8V round cam cap screws, and a few extra's I never figured out where they go. Oh, and allen wrenches too.

 

[PAULYBOY]

As an aside to this thread, don't waste time trying to find the acorn nuts that fasten the shocks to the frame anywhere but Suzuki, cuz the thread pitch is special. But they sure are purdy when they're new!

 

[Guest]

All the engine cover screws including stator cover, sprocket cover, ignition cover, clutch cover, valve cover, 8V round cam cap screws, and a few extra's I never figured out where they go. Oh, and allen wrenches too.

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that small vent/cover at the top of the valve cover (forgot the name)?
also, starter motor cover?
thats what was in my set for 850

 

[Nessism]

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that small vent/cover at the top of the valve cover (forgot the name)?
also, starter motor cover?
thats what was in my set for 850

I believe you got it! The starter motor cover screws must be the ones still sitting on my workbench.

 

[Agemax]

any one in the uk or close, give these guys a try. all my stainless bought from here. do bike specific kits, special nuts and bolts and all things to do with bikes. worth a look guys!

http://www.inoxgrp.co.uk/

 

[gke84]

stainless allens

Thanks for the tip.Just ordered a set for my gk,30 bucks, shipping included to montreal canada.

 

[CA180]

excellent thread! I was wondering about a good place to get these bolts.

My local hardware store charges an arm and a leg for that stuff.

 

[doctorgonzo]

The lazy method is stainless cycle (or I think Z1 has the same deal). I have the ones from stainless cycle and they are very high quality. Full engine set about $35, carbs about $25.

 

[bwringer]

http://boltdepot.com
Order any quantity you want. Cheaper than hardware stores. Reasonable shipping costs, and they ship fast.


http://mcmaster.com
Cheapest per piece price if you want a lot of leftovers for your obsessively organized collection of stainless metric allen head stuff...(who, me?) everything comes in larger quantities, usually 50 or 100. Look for "socket head cap screws." McMaster-Carr has lots of other oddball stuff, too.

 

[Hap Call]

I'm going to put a negative note on this...I purchased a stainless kit for my 1100 and it looked great when I first put it on but after a short while the bolts took on a grayish tint. They were stainless steel but were of the lower quality 304 type. I advise you to get 316 stainless if you can. I ended up replacing all the 304 bolts, one-by-one, with 316 SS that I purchased locally at Fastenel. The one problem I had was the very long bolts that hold the drive sprocket cover on...you will be hard pressed to find them but you might get luckier than me. I will say that they are worth the effort and the allen wrenches are easy to pack in your tool kit.

One other thing...aluminum and stainless steel are dissimilar metals and it is a very good idea to use Never-Seez (yes, it is spelled correctly) on them before you screw them in to prevent seizing. Not that it will happen but it could, especially if you ride in area where salt is very common (roads, or near the ocean).

Hap

 

[Nessism]

The lazy method is stainless cycle (or I think Z1 has the same deal). I have the ones from stainless cycle and they are very high quality. Full engine set about $35, carbs about $25.

Z1 kits are from Burk's, not Stainless Cycle.

 

[doctorgonzo]

Z1 kits are from Burk's, not Stainless Cycle.

Yeah, I meant roughly the same price neighborhood and all labeled for you to make it easy, not the same manufacturer. I know there are cheaper ways for sure. It was worth it to me to pay the extra couple of bucks to get a bunch of individual baggies with all the right bolts, separated and labeled.

 

[GaThumper]

Nice Thread! I've been thinking about this since I started the restoration last summer and since I'm going to be removing the side cases and polishing them, I'm in the market. I don't have a problem sourcing and buying individual bolts, but was thinking I might do better buying a kit since they probably buy in large quantities. So I'll be evaluating all the kits I can find as well as pricing out individul pieces myself. I'll try and post all my findings here to try and give something back to this great community.

Just learned something new! (you CAN teach an old dog new tricks) I did not know about 304 versus 316... One guy (Stainless Cycle I think) said as far as he knew I would not find a kit made up of 316 and if I did the cost would be about double. He also felt there should not be any issue with 304, but Hap Call reported a problem with his 304, so.... ymmv, and caveat emptor!

from wikipedia...

Type 304—the most common grade; the classic 18/8 stainless steel. Also referred to as "A2" in accordance with ISO 3506

Type 316—the second most common grade (after 304); for food and surgical stainless steel uses; alloy addition of molybdenum prevents specific forms of corrosion. 316 steel is used in the manufacture and handling of food and pharmaceutical products where it is often required in order to minimize metallic contamination. It is also known as marine grade stainless steel due to its increased resistance to chloride corrosion compared to type 304. SS316 is often used for building nuclear reprocessing plants. Most watches that are made of stainless steel are made of Type 316L; Rolex is an exception in that they use Type 904L. Also referred to as "A4" in accordance with ISO 3506

So a little research this afternoon and I have found several sources so far.

Z1 http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=2488

and West Coast http://www.westcoastmc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_2_5&products_id=1546

appears to be the same set. Not sure where they are coming from, but Rob @ Z1 told me his "come from Canada".

West Coast (Burks) pic on web site says "all Sets Polished"

No comment on Z1 about polishing.


Suzuki GS1000 E S L 78-80 Bolt Set ~869 $24.95

This set includes 59 bolts and 3 Allen keys for a total of 62 pieces.
These sets are mainly for the visible bolts on the lower engine covers. The bolts for these covers and any extras are shown here - Cylinder Head Cover, LH Cover, RH Cover.


Stainless Cycle

http://www.stainlesscycle.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=46_47_53&products_id=438

Says all sets are hand polished.

Suzuki GS1000 suzgs1000pol $34.99

Fits all 8 valve SUZUKI GS1000 CHAIN DRIVE (NOT SHAFTDIVE!)
all bolts are SOCKET ALLEN HEAD.
not just a bag of bolts, comes with instructions, and sorted.

kit includes:

cam chain adjuster - 2 pieces
generator cover - 9 pieces
chain cover - 6 pieces
starter cover - 4 pieces
oil pan - 13 pieces
clutch cover - 11 pieces
points cover - 3 pieces
cylinder head - 3 pieces
cylinder head cover - 28 pieces
exhaust - 16 pieces

95 pieces total

Rusty Riders (Ebay Auction, couldn't find it on their web site)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...m=360045218113&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=023

New 60pc Stainless Steel Allen Head Bolt Set
Tired of looking for those hard to find Stainless Steel Allen head bolts (great for engine side cases)? Then when you do find a set or the ones you need it cost’s an arm and a leg! We think you will find that this kit has a good assortment of sizes at a fraction of the cost!!

In this set you get the following:

Qty. Thread Size Length

10 6mm 16mm
8 6mm 25mm
6 6mm 35mm
4 6mm 45mm
2 6mm 55mm
2 6mm 70mm
2 6mm 80mm
9 6mm Lock Washer
9 6mm Flat Washer
9 6mm Nut

All of the bolts are standard metric thread pitch, Allen head, Stainless Steel.

I still have some questions about what is included and if washers are included (or needed?) and may be increasing the qty of any of the kits. I guess I'll start counting mine and try and get a good inventory of sizes and lengths to price out and compare.

If you have already "been here" and "done this" your advise would be appreciated.

 

[doctorgonzo]

I have the set from stainless cycle. Washers are included where applicable, and they arrive polished. They haven't been in long enough for me to comment on the corrosion of the 304 stainless. I did have to slightly grind the bottom of 2 bolts for the valve cover, they were maybe 1 mm too long.

 

[mortation]

OK well I just got my kit from Z1 and I must say I am a bit disappointed. They sent me a friggen bag full of screws. Nothing is separated, no diagrams nothing. What if I didnt know which goes where???

 

[Nessism]

OK well I just got my kit from Z1 and I must say I am a bit disappointed. They sent me a friggen bag full of screws. Nothing is separated, no diagrams nothing. What if I didnt know which goes where???

Easy, match up the bolt length to your old ones. Or, loosely install all the bolts in the holes and make sure they are all sticking out the same amount before tightening them.