GSXR front end - caliper pinch bolt size? - SV650.org

10-05-06, 09:58 AM

Hi again all,

Another question for those with gSXR front ends, for my front end swap, want to replace the 4 pinch bolts in each of my GSXR K2 600 calipers for stainless ones to make them look smarter.

Anyone know the size of these bolts???

Thinking of just buying a pack of stainless bolts like the below as its much cheaper and they will always be handy to have in the garage, but want to get a tub that has the right size for these caliper bolts also.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Cheers
Kieran

10-05-06, 10:45 AM

The answer M8 x 40mm

northwind · 10-05-06, 01:18 PM

Yup, sounds right. Same guy I got mine from in fact- good fast delivery but he'll overcharge you on postage

10-05-06, 01:28 PM

Cheers mate, think I went for the most useful tub the 400+ M5, 6 and 8 bolts, nuts and washers.

Will the M8x40mm from this guy fit the calipers do you know (I know they need that smooth shoulder before the thread starts), did you put them on your calipers?

Cheers for the reply
Kieran

PS: your bike is looking very

, cant wait to get my GSXR front end on now!

10-05-06, 03:58 PM

Just remember to check the pitch of the thread, structural stuff sometimes uses a finer pitch than standard - its easy to get it wrong and wreck the female thread!

northwind · 10-05-06, 04:16 PM

I've not come across an M8 or M6 on the SV that isn't standard pitch though. The M10s vary randomly.

I can't remember what size you need for the calipers. I don't think it's M8 x 40 though. I had to buy extras, didn't get enough in the mixed bag but I got a couple the right size. Remind me about this and I can check

10-05-06, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

I've not come across an M8 or M6 on the SV that isn't standard pitch though. The M10s vary randomly.

I can't remember what size you need for the calipers. I don't think it's M8 x 40 though. I had to buy extras, didn't get enough in the mixed bag but I got a couple the right size. Remind me about this and I can check

Cheers, will see soon enough when my bolts turn up, have tried wire brushing the suzuki ones but they still lokk tierd.

10-05-06, 09:58 AM	#1
Khewett Guest Posts: n/a	GSXR front end - caliper pinch bolt size? Hi again all, Another question for those with gSXR front ends, for my front end swap, want to replace the 4 pinch bolts in each of my GSXR K2 600 calipers for stainless ones to make them look smarter. Anyone know the size of these bolts??? Thinking of just buying a pack of stainless bolts like the below as its much cheaper and they will always be handy to have in the garage, but want to get a tub that has the right size for these caliper bolts also. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 Cheers Kieran

10-05-06, 01:18 PM	#3
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Yup, sounds right. Same guy I got mine from in fact- good fast delivery but he'll overcharge you on postage __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

10-05-06, 03:58 PM	#5
John Burt Guest Posts: n/a	w Just remember to check the pitch of the thread, structural stuff sometimes uses a finer pitch than standard - its easy to get it wrong and wreck the female thread!

10-05-06, 04:16 PM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I've not come across an M8 or M6 on the SV that isn't standard pitch though. The M10s vary randomly. I can't remember what size you need for the calipers. I don't think it's M8 x 40 though. I had to buy extras, didn't get enough in the mixed bag but I got a couple the right size. Remind me about this and I can check __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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10-05-06, 10:45 AM	#2
Khewett Guest Posts: n/a	The answer M8 x 40mm

10-05-06, 01:28 PM	#4
Khewett Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers mate, think I went for the most useful tub the 400+ M5, 6 and 8 bolts, nuts and washers. Will the M8x40mm from this guy fit the calipers do you know (I know they need that smooth shoulder before the thread starts), did you put them on your calipers? Cheers for the reply Kieran PS: your bike is looking very , cant wait to get my GSXR front end on now!