Stripped lower hex bolt on bottom of forks

[Suzukian]

Not a fan of Harleys. I know a lot of guys that own them, though I never ride with them. I go into New York a lot, and they have mandatory Helmet laws. I will not ride with anyone who is not dressed for it in any event, so that excludes people who feel it's safe to ride without a helmet.

[dorkburger]

I also belong to the Vintage Suzuki site that's located in the U.K., but you had better have thick skin to join that site, and your bike can't be an "L" model. They will rip you apart, and you can use whatever kind of language you want, and insult people there ad infinitum, but you had better be able to take it. It's a blast, but not for everyone. It is the most knowledgeable group of people on Suzuki motorcycles I've ever met. These guys do wild things to their bikes. I have purchased whole GS1150 front ends for $75 bucks from members located in the "Colonies', as you would say.

If you're referring to OSS, yes, it's a great site. And while foul language good natured ribbing is allowed, I have seen several people get banned when things got personal. They run a tight ship.

[Suzukian]

If you're referring to OSS, yes, it's a great site. And while foul language good natured ribbing is allowed, I have seen several people get banned when things got personal. They run a tight ship.

Yup, that's the site. I belong to that one, and have been treated really well. Anything of a personal nature, you are done. They know how to get close though, not for the thin skinned, and you had better know what you are talking about. That's the real main raw nerve there. If you don't, they will tear you apart. On the other hand, they are extremely helpful. These guys bash together bikes that are made of old bikes, and every bit as competitive of anything you could buy today, except they do it for a lot less money. Seeing someone fabricate and mount a Supercharger for their GS1150, or other bikes, adding Turbos, swing arms from billet aluminum, making whole custom frames, and single side swing arms, the list goes on. Many Americans on that site, and I have picked up some deals on parts that really just barely covered the shipping costs.

[ukjules]

Seal in, forks back . An awful job but sorted.

Allen bolt was m8×1.25.

One thing I always assumed that very small bleed screw had a rubber washer. Mine didn't and is in and doesnt seem to leak. I had to sort a stripped Philips head on that screw with the Dremel but all sorted now.

(Used 1 1/2" pipe to ram in seal)
(Notice a fork seal has gone on the gsx .... So have to do another )

Cheers again for tip !

[SusKatCas]

I had to sort a stripped Philips head on that screw with the Dremel but all sorted now.

Stripped Phillips head screw? You know about the JIS cross head screws on these bikes? There is a nice guy on this side of the pond that sells some sets. Or you can go to Amazon. I think that was the first key thing I learned on this site.

Cheers, Alan

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[ukjules]

yep I know of jis as you say.
I am yet to even own a jis screwdriver or ever buy any jis head screws etc.
never time ........

I didn't bother looking for another screw for the bleed on the forks. I made head into a
slotted one and hoped for the best. All ok with it and no rubber washer (there can't
have ever been one)
STOP.... JUST CHECKED THERE WAS ONE - PIC ATTACHED no 22

Mine is in with no washer, no leak but not tested on a long run.

[ukjules]

Need to bodgify a new washer and put on without draining oil .....

[ukjules]

q) I don't suppose anyone knows what that very small screw washer (for the fork drain) is made of do you?
I'm going to order a few M4 brass washers but just wondered if they were plastic.

[Suzukian]

Brass or Copper will work out fine. Any kind of gasket will work down there, it's just a matter if you want to reuse it. I like Copper because if you heat it up with a Propane torch, it swells up again. We did that for the Copper Gaskets on the aircraft spark plugs we used. The spark plugs were $140 each (Ouch!), and there were easily cleaned. A quick hit with a Propane Torch on the washers, and when you see the color change, you know they are ready.

[1978GS750E]

Brass or Copper will work out fine. Any kind of gasket will work down there, it's just a matter if you want to reuse it. I like Copper because if you heat it up with a Propane torch, it swells up again. We did that for the Copper Gaskets on the aircraft spark plugs we used. The spark plugs were $140 each (Ouch!), and there were easily cleaned. A quick hit with a Propane Torch on the washers, and when you see the color change, you know they are ready.

Good to know in case you ever want to convert your forks to an aircraft spark plug!

[Suzukian]

Ha! The same principle applies to copper head gaskets, or any gasket made of Copper.