Argh...bloody evil case guards!!

[Anonymous]

I can't drill through the case guard.

Try using a drill press. Drilling even mild steel by hand is a hard job. Use cutting fluid, sharp bits, and patience. Also, watch the drill speed, too fast is a bad thing and will give poor results and broken bits.

I can't imagine that the guards are anything but mild steel, so it has to be possible.

Mark

[Detman101]

Ah, thats the trick then. i was trying to do it with a hand drill on the concrete...*smack forehead*


Dm of mD

[earlfor]

Its much easier if you use about 4 different size drill bits. Start out with maybe 1/8", drill all the way through, and increase by a couple sizes each time you drill through until you arrive at the finish size you need. A little oil will also help. The larger the bit, the slower the rpm.

Earl

I can't drill through the case guard.

Try using a drill press. Drilling even mild steel by hand is a hard job. Use cutting fluid, sharp bits, and patience. Also, watch the drill speed, too fast is a bad thing and will give poor results and broken bits.

I can't imagine that the guards are anything but mild steel, so it has to be possible.

Mark

[Anonymous]

You're totally right Steve!!
That would work like a charm. I'm not too worried about the top mounts anymore. It's that one evil lower one on the left side that I need to fix.
I don't think i'm going to do the "chop and hammer" method on the left case guard. It might contact the actual case of I did and I don't want that weak stator to take any damage when I drop the bike.

So the search continues for a "Fastener Store" in Maryland to replace my evil bolt.

:?
Dm of mD

DM of MD,

Maryland Metric in Reisterstown Md.

Cycle Parts Discounters in Woodlawn Md. Talk to Bill. 410-944-1000
Tell him Charlie sent you.

You can call me (Charlie) 410-997-3802 if you need directions or a helping hand.

[mcycle-nut]

Just out of intrest, were these case guards for your particluar model? You seem to be going through a lot of hassle, WAY more than I ever did than when I installed mine.

[Detman101]

You know what dude, I think they may not have been correct.
See, I bought these case guards off of ebay waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back in december when I first got this bike. Back then I thought that anything that said GS750 was for my bike. It wasn't until around january that I learned that I had a GS750L and that there were so many other types of GS750's out there.

So yeah, the case guard probably isn't for my "L" model but I got it on there anyway with a longer bolt hehe.

I still don't know what parts from what other GS bikes will swap out with my "L" model. I'll work on the list soon once I get more info from here.

Thanks Charlie! I'm keeping that number in my phone book for later use.


Dm of mD

[Anonymous]

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still don't know what parts from what other GS bikes will swap out with my "L" model. I'll work on the list soon once I get more info from here.

Thanks Charlie! I'm keeping that number in my phone book for later use.

DM,
I have a 81 850L with case guards that we could look at if that would be any help. It is at Cycle Parts Discounters (410-944-1000 Bill) in Woodlawn Md right now. I will be there 10am >6pm working on getting some stuborn tuning issues (with the help of this board) there tommorow if you want to stop by. We can probably get you hooked up with the metric bolt your looking for.

Are you located any where near?