Suzuki gs850 fork bottom threads

[gsdude]

Hi i have just taken off my front forks and i have noticed that on two of the studs that clamp the wheel axle to the bottom of the fork legs has stripped.
can these studs be replaced easily or will i have to get another set of fork bottoms?
if they can be replaced where would i get some new studs from? are they high tensile?

any advice appreciated.
thanks
John

[bwringer]

These do strip out very commonly.

They are 8mm diameter X 1.25mm pitch studs. I don't recall the length.

You can find replacements at any REAL hardware store (NOT a home store) and you might also be able to find new studs at a REAL auto parts store (the kind with grumpy old countermen, not the chains that employ teenagers).

Replace the nuts and lock washers while you're at it.

[gsdude]

fork studs

thanks for the info.

do you know if they are high tensile? or just mild steel.

if they are mild steel would i be better replaceing them with high tensile ones?

cheers

john

[bwringer]

They're "normal" strength -- why do you think they strip out so easily?.

Mine were replaced with hardware store substitutes about 80,000 miles ago, and I'm still alive.

[Texas Don]

Hi i have just taken off my front forks and i have noticed that on two of the studs that clamp the wheel axle to the bottom of the fork legs has stripped.
can these studs be replaced easily or will i have to get another set of fork bottoms?
if they can be replaced where would i get some new studs from? are they high tensile?

any advice appreciated.
thanks
John

You can also purchase an 8mm x 1.25mm x 55mm bolt and remove the head. It makes a perfect stud. I have a couple that I made that way. I also replaced the regular nuts with nylon insert lock nuts. If you don't have a stud installing tool in your kit, just put a couple of regular nuts on it and jam them together to turn it into the fork. Works like a champ.
Don

[gsdude]

studs

thank you very much for all your help.
regards
John