Ignition Cover Screws

[Guest]

Got a tip to replace my ignition cover phillips-head screws (actually all phillips-head screws) with hex head. Anyone know the specs on these particular screws?
So it's the ingnition cover screws on a 1981 GS850G.

I know, I could just bring one of them with me to Ace Hardware, but when I tried to stop in and grab one from my detached apartment complex garage, the opener didn't work. No biggie - if somebody knows and posts in the next 8 hours or so it'll just save me a trip home before going to the hardware store.

[Steve]

You won't have them by the time you get home, but here is a set that is available on eBay that will replace ALL the bolts on the engine. \\/ $25 + 6 for shipping.


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[Roostabunny]

You won't have them by the time you get home, but here is a set that is available on eBay that will replace ALL the bolts on the engine. \\/ $25 + 6 for shipping.


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Hmmmmm... tempting. And probably cheaper than doing piecemeal like I'm doing now. Does that even include bigger bolts like the valve cover or the head?

Either way you've convinced me to wait until I can check out that ebay deal. (Ebay's blocked from work - )

[bwringer]

The ignition cover screws on a GS850 are 5mm X 30mm.

(Why do I know this? I can't remember what I had for breakfast. )

[TheCafeKid]

You won't have them by the time you get home, but here is a set that is available on eBay that will replace ALL the bolts on the engine. \\/ $25 + 6 for shipping.


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Check Z1 for those bolts first...the ebay ones, if you read carefully are often smaller sets, not as many bolts which leads one to wonder what ISNT getting new bolts....I know the Z1 set is larger, and it has the cam side cover bolts that the Ebay set for my bike didnt have...and im assuming others as well, since the ebay set was about half as many bolts as the Z1. Yeah the ones from Z1 arent POLISHED stainless...but really, if you want polished stainless, dont you want ALL the bolts??

[Roostabunny]

Check Z1 for those bolts first...the ebay ones, if you read carefully are often smaller sets, not as many bolts which leads one to wonder what ISNT getting new bolts....I know the Z1 set is larger, and it has the cam side cover bolts that the Ebay set for my bike didnt have...and im assuming others as well, since the ebay set was about half as many bolts as the Z1. Yeah the ones from Z1 arent POLISHED stainless...but really, if you want polished stainless, dont you want ALL the bolts??

Hmmm, and the set from Z1 is cheaper, too, assuming shipping's comparable. Since I'm pretty much going function over form at this point I guess I'd have to go with the non-polished, bigger set. Good tips.

[Roostabunny]

The ignition cover screws on a GS850 are 5mm X 30mm.

(Why do I know this? I can't remember what I had for breakfast. )

lol - Thanks!

[Nessism]

The ones Z1 sells are assembled by Burk's Motorsports. Very complete kits. Highly recommended. http://www.westcoastmc.com/store/

[bwringer]

The set from Z1 contains the bolts for the valve cover, which most other sets do not -- 16 6X40mm screws, and 4 6X25mm for the breather cover -- plus all the screws for the clutch cover, stator cover, starter cover, ignition cover, and the gearbox cover behind the shifter.

[Steve]

Thanks for the info on the Z1 kit. I was planning on converting over the winter, now I know a better source, and for a better kit. \\/


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