Exhaust bolts or Studs?

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  • Aussie Rob
    Forum Newbie
    • Mar 2012
    • 19
    • Chisholm NSW Australia

    #1

    Exhaust bolts or Studs?

    Hi Guys,
    I am in the process of rebuilding an 1150 head and will need to insert helicoils in some of the exhaust threads.
    I will be using Yoshi headers so they will need to be removed to change the oil. The bike is an '83 Katana with '93 GSXR 750 front end. The bike will not be an everyday ride.
    My questions are;
    Am I better off replacing all the threads with helicoils and use stainless steel bolts?
    If studs would be a better option, which OEM would suit or is stainless steel a better option?
    Are spigot an option with stainless bolts.
    Open to all advice and suggestion.
    Thanks in advance. Rob
    1983 GSX1000SD Katana
    1985 GSX1100EF
  • SVSooke

    #2
    Use studs.Suzuki used bolts because it makes it easier on the assembly line.I used SS bolt with the heads cut off on my 85 750 but if I was doing it again I would just buy standard automotive studs.

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    • Guest

      #3
      Studs with Locktite and nuts with plenty of anti-seize .

      Cheers , Simon .

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      • 1980GS1000E
        Forum Sage
        Past Site Supporter
        • Aug 2007
        • 1664
        • San Diego, California, USA

        #4
        Studs. Yeah, studs.
        Current Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000ET, 2006 H-D Fatboy, 2021 BMW K1600B

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