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I ordered new OEM screws from for my GS1000S windscreen. The screws I received are chrome.

Does anyone know if these were origanally chrome or black?
 
I think the originals were black, at least they were on my '79. Ray
 
Heres mine which is a factory unmolested example..complete with all 33 yeras of scratches and dents. Thing is Suzuki superceeded lots of parts and they changed the finishes. For example, the mirror shock mounts for the 78 1000E were originally chrome. They are still available under a superceeded number and now they come in black instead of chrome.

 
Truth be told, you would most likely be better off with the black nylon screws the aftermarket wind screen people sell. You can snug them up without over tightening, and they don't come loose.
 
chuck hahn said:
Heres mine which is a factory unmolested example..complete with all 33 yeras of scratches and dents. Thing is Suzuki superceeded lots of parts and they changed the finishes. For example, the mirror shock mounts for the 78 1000E were originally chrome. They are still available under a superceeded number and now they come in black instead of chrome.

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Can't tell from the picture...do the rubber washers go on the outside of the screen or in between the screen and the cowling?
 
chuck hahn said:
Heres mine which is a factory unmolested example..complete with all 33 yeras of scratches and dents. Thing is Suzuki superceeded lots of parts and they changed the finishes. For example, the mirror shock mounts for the 78 1000E were originally chrome. They are still available under a superceeded number and now they come in black instead of chrome.

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You got that right about the GS1000E mirrors shocks, I ordered one and got a black one also, problem is I can get the chrome one off my other mirror to have a matching set on the bike, so I'm just keeping it for a spare. I've had a few problems with the revised parts. For instance a '82 GS1100E upper frame mount grommet
is too small, breaks the tabs off.
 
Here's a Couple shots of the chrome screws Suzuki sells as OEM.

Any suggestions on an adhesive to keep the rubber moulding and pads in place?

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A very tiny bit of Gorilla Superglue dabbed in the inside back of the molding with a wire, at the ends and every few inches along the channel. The hardest part is getting someone to hold it so the edges are up so you can do it without getting any on the sides. Works great and will come off later if you don't use too much.
 
from what i can tell the part number is 02142-05125?

so.... translated into english that means:

05 - M5
12 - 12mm length
5 - black

that applies to all suzuki bolts... the last number obviously varies depending on the finish...

3=ZINC OLIVE DRAB
5=BLACK
6=ZINC ,GOLD PASSERVATE
7=CHROME
B=BLACK
8=ZINC BZP
 
sparki said:
from what i can tell the part number is 02142-05125?

so.... translated into english that means:

05 - M5
12 - 12mm length
5 - black

that applies to all suzuki bolts... the last number obviously varies depending on the finish...

3=ZINC OLIVE DRAB
5=BLACK
6=ZINC ,GOLD PASSERVATE
7=CHROME
B=BLACK
8=ZINC BZP
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Good info..Thanks.
 
The mystery of the screws has been resolved with the early GS1000S ride report story in the Discussion threads. They look to be black, as were the ones on mine when I got it. :D
 
.... lol, or my explanation of the correct colour codes for the part numbers ;)
 
Nessism said:
Care to share where that color information came from? Your observations or ?
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there are a couple of major Suzuki dealers in the UK who can get pretty much anything for these old bikes.... one of them is Robinsons in Canterbury and the other is Crooks Suzuki in Cumbria. The colour codes came from Martin Crook. the first 3 digits are pretty self explanatory, the colour code is a useful one to know.

hope that helps... :)
 
After Dale (Rusty_Bronco) found a source for new Phillips head engine case screws I switched out all my stainless screws for those. Now you guys are making me want to change out my cowl screws for black (mine are silver right now). Chasing that OE look is a lot of work.:mad:
 
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