Help with a GS450 1982

[WoodenPlanks]

I got the new bars some clip ons, and a new tank, GS450E.
I have mostly been polishing up some casings and cleaning up the bike, I'll post some photos in the next couple days.

I was curious, if I want to put some spoked wheels on this bike what should I be looking for, in terms of hubs. I found some rims that look nice.

Also, what size studs am I looking for to replace the exhaust bolts? I did a search but couldn't find anything...

[pete]

Nice one, looking forward to the pic's

Not sure on the wheels, but as for the studs, the standard bolts are 8mm x 35mm long going by the Suzuki part number (01500-0835B). Typically the second part of the part number for bolts is the thread diameter (first two 08) and thread length (second two 35). I believe their 8mm bolts are 1.25 pitch but you would need to confirm that.

I'd start by sliding something very thin into the bolt hole and measuring how deep it goes.

To that measurement, I'd then add the width of the exhaust flange, and then allow enough for a nut and lock washer to thread on and tighten up.

Make sense?

[WoodenPlanks]

Perfect sense!
Thanks

Anyone know of an online resource for something like this?

[pete]

Cool, was trying not to confuse myself either

Just did a quick Google for "fasteners Honolulu" and came up with two straight away:

Hawaii Nut & Bolt Inc.
905 Ahua Street, Honolulu - (808) 834-1919

http://www.hawaiinutandbolt.com/page1.aspx

Fastenal Co
105 Puuhale Road, Honolulu - (808) 851-7083

http://www.fastenal.com/web/home.ex

Can't guarantee they sell anything suitable of course because I don't live there

However, Google is your friend

[WoodenPlanks]

Haha, great Pete.

I'm sure they will have something and if not I could buy some longer ones and cut em down to size.

[pete]

Yeah true, and now that I said all that, I'm thinking I should probably do the same for mine. I already know a good fastener place just near my house mate's work too. I need to replace my exhaust bolts anyway because they're quite rusted and I don't want to use them again except for the first test firing with the old exhaust.

[John Mellencamp]

Did you ever get the needle jet out . Mine was glued in and tryed to pull it out with pliers and destroyed it . Then on the other side I noticed you can hit it out with a screwdriver and hammer if your careful and is much easier all around .

[WoodenPlanks]

I didn't want to push it too far with trying to get it out. I soaked it sprayed it, hopefully it will be enough. I already rejetted my carbs and put them together but if I have to change some jet sizes I'll make sure to get that little guy outta there.