Expensive bolt for the seat, cheaper alternative? - SV650.org

03-12-12, 01:14 PM

Hi Guys.

I need to drill out the bolts that hold my seat, because I have wrecked the heads on them.
I looked on the internet and found this is a replacement:
http://www.cmsnl.com/gsx-r750-usa_mo...il_4123318g00/

It is €6 pr. bolt and then there is vat and shipping on top, is there not a cheaper alternative?

Cheers

rictus01 · 03-12-12, 01:27 PM

not sure of the size (probably M4 or M6), but these would do the job

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/m3-m4-m5-m...item3a79f5c5c1

Bibio · 03-12-12, 01:44 PM

i have one here in front of me and they are M6 x 18mm but i use the 16mm

they are the same pitch as the fairing ones and what i have done is replaced the seat, side covers and fairing bolts for button head flanged so its only 1 allen bit for the whole lot apart from the big one in the middle of the lower fairing. don't be tempted by the button head only ones as they are not wide enough across the top.

http://www.aruncas.com/acatalog/M6_Button_Flange.html

03-12-12, 01:48 PM

I would chance a look down your local hardware shop

Jayneflakes · 03-12-12, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by savage86

I would chance a look down your local hardware shop

Or bolt supplier.

Do you mean the bolts that hold your sub frame onto the main frame, or your seat onto the sub frame?

I seem to recall that the ones that hold the seat onto the sub frame are M6, so I would use some nice stainless ones maybe with a a penny washer behind them. Don't forget your thread grease though.

03-12-12, 01:58 PM

Screwfix direct...

http://www.screwfix.com/p/socket-but...ck-of-50/28496

£3.28 for 50 pieces

Check stock levels before going though

04-12-12, 09:45 AM

Thanks for all you input. I will go for an M6 16mm with a flanged head as suggested. You just saved me £20

chris8886 · 04-12-12, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinc

Thanks for all you input. I will go for an M6 16mm with a flanged head as suggested. You just saved me £20

coffees are on you then at the next soho meet mate! :P

03-12-12, 01:14 PM	#1
Vinc Guest Posts: n/a	Expensive bolt for the seat, cheaper alternative? Hi Guys. I need to drill out the bolts that hold my seat, because I have wrecked the heads on them. I looked on the internet and found this is a replacement: http://www.cmsnl.com/gsx-r750-usa_mo...il_4123318g00/ It is €6 pr. bolt and then there is vat and shipping on top, is there not a cheaper alternative? Cheers

03-12-12, 01:27 PM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Expensive bolt for the seat, cheaper alternative? not sure of the size (probably M4 or M6), but these would do the job http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/m3-m4-m5-m...item3a79f5c5c1 __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

03-12-12, 01:44 PM	#3
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Expensive bolt for the seat, cheaper alternative? i have one here in front of me and they are M6 x 18mm but i use the 16mm they are the same pitch as the fairing ones and what i have done is replaced the seat, side covers and fairing bolts for button head flanged so its only 1 allen bit for the whole lot apart from the big one in the middle of the lower fairing. don't be tempted by the button head only ones as they are not wide enough across the top. http://www.aruncas.com/acatalog/M6_Button_Flange.html

03-12-12, 01:48 PM	#4
savage86 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Expensive bolt for the seat, cheaper alternative? I would chance a look down your local hardware shop

03-12-12, 01:58 PM	#6
Mighty Boosh Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Expensive bolt for the seat, cheaper alternative? Screwfix direct... http://www.screwfix.com/p/socket-but...ck-of-50/28496 £3.28 for 50 pieces Check stock levels before going though

04-12-12, 09:45 AM	#7
Vinc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Expensive bolt for the seat, cheaper alternative? Thanks for all you input. I will go for an M6 16mm with a flanged head as suggested. You just saved me £20 Last edited by Vinc; 04-12-12 at 09:57 AM.

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