79 Suzuki GS1000e Broken Shock stud

[Guest]

Today project I managed to shear off the top Stud on the left rear side removing the sissy bar.
This appears to be a press fit, but before I over think this thought I would ask the questions.

My 1st impression is a BFG and a wham, but tried this on cars with less than reliable results.
Do I need something like wheel stud tool, guess I would have to rent one?


1^st question, has any one replaced the stuff before and how did they do it?
2nd question does anyone know what size the study is or the Suzuki part Number?


Everything is off so it is very accessible :>)
Looking for a fast and easy fix, if such a thing is possible
thanks for your time and help

[Steve]

MY first question is: "what's a BFG"?

I understand the B and the F, what's the G?

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[hillsy]

MY first question is: "what's a BFG"?

I understand the B and the F, what's the G?

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G and H are next to each other on the keyboard....

[hillsy]

How is a shock mount a press fit? They are all welded as far as I know??

[tkent02]

Not welded, it's made in one piece.

[hillsy]

Not welded, it's made in one piece.

Then welded onto the frame, yes?

[recoush]

interesting yes, BFH ;>
the right side is welded the left does not show any welding seems to be pressed not sure why
any way the left side that is broken does not appear to be welded

only have a propane torch and grinder cut off wheel and arc welder

maybe i tray a deep socket and big C clamp.
Figured someone over the years had run into this before ?

found a July thread he drilled it out and weld a new M12 bolt in, unless someone has a better idea, not enough threads to re thread.
guess i do this the hard way measure the good one and see if i can find an M12 shock stud ?

[hillsy]

Need pics.

[recoush]

yea thinking about it next time out to the garage
one thread 2007 -2009 seemed to indicate the thread is a m12x 1.25?

found 3 more threads with stud issues one they re threaded what was left mine (lloked at this early am) are short But there is about 3/8 " maybe just maybe run a die over it
but too short for the sissy bar found a Shock extender m12x1 part does not say what thread other then M12 this looks promising Allstar Performance ALL60096 Steel Shock Extension, 1" found out this is m12x1.0


if i have to drill it out this looks promising
m12 again but looks like the tread is 1.75 ?
Dorman HELP! Shock Bolt, M12-1.75, Carded part 31013


going to see if i can find the allstar part locally after my morning service calls
does any one have any knowledge of these parts ?

I pulled the lower shock bolt and it matches the top thread see what thread this is at the hardware store
looking like a plan c find a m12 sleeve and insert longer threads

[recoush]

OK as expected way over thinking, or my guardian angle said let make you day, was going to cut it off, drill, tap and insert a stud.
Decided instead to get a die and chased the threads bought some hardware including narrow nuts and thread locker.

Everything fit only had to remove all washers on the left side and add 1 extra on the left side, everything thing fitted with the narrow nut and had atleast 4 threads mre then half the nut plus locktite

a link to the photo below also the stud is 10x1,25 Fine
lucky dog today

Went for a ride and every thing was fine really need to get rid of the air Forks every time i forget to add air roads down here are not very smooth

http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/Recoush/slideshow/Bike/GS1000%20Shock%20stud%20shear