Has anyone ever bought / used thios carb Allen screw kit?

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  • 300kph
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Has anyone ever bought / used thios carb Allen screw kit?

    Have some pooched GS1100ES carb screws and thought this low-dough screw set would do the trick: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/121389905439?...84.m1438.l2649

    From what I can see on the actual carb the stock diaphragm cover screws and the lower bowl screws are the same length. The only difference being the lower screw uses a washer. Meanwhile, this kit shows 2 different lengths.

    I wrote the seller asking if his photo was for reference only and if his screws are actually 2 different sizes. No response.

    Anyone used a dress set like this before? I have Allen case bolts on many of my bikes and I love the look. Would hope this seller knows what he's doing.

    W
  • Big T
    Forum LongTimer
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    • Mar 2005
    • 12392
    • West Slope, OR

    #2
    try this guy



    That's his VM sale, he does BS also

    I found his sets had a wrong length screw for the tops (due to the fiche being wrong(, called him and he sent me the right length screws for free
    1978 GS 1000 (since new)
    1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
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    1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
    1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
    1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
    2007 DRz 400S
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    • tkent02
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      • Jan 2006
      • 35571
      • Near South Park

      #3
      If you have a metric fastener supply nearby they will be a few pennies apiece.
      http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

      Life is too short to ride an L.

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      • 300kph

        #4
        To buy them locally in SS Allen head would be probably $50 or even more.

        What about the 2 different lengths pictured in the eBay ad I posted? Any clue why they are 2 diff. lengths?

        W

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        • mikerophone
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          • Apr 2014
          • 873
          • San Diego

          #5
          I was looking at these same listings a few days ago. Ended up just measuring my screws and ordering the SS Allen head bolts from Z1 for $.27 each + $.04 per washer. Super cheap and had to place an order anyway.

          Wondered about the 2 lengths as well, the tops use 2 washers on mine - a flat and a lock washer.
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          • barnbiketom

            #6

            I ordered several different lengths from these guys and will never need any more.. 100 pcs for 6 bucks. If you can wait 2 weeks for delivery, they are excellent quality.

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            • dennis

              #7
              ss screws

              Mcmaster - Carr has a good assortment also

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              • SVSooke

                #8
                I use this guy for SS screws.Not sure what shipping to the US is but within Canada it's really good.Smaller lot sizes are nice to IMHO.

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                • JJ

                  #9
                  Originally posted by 300kph
                  To buy them locally in SS Allen head would be probably $50 or even more.
                  Why would they cost that much? Where do you live?

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                  • Dave8338
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                    • Aug 2006
                    • 11608
                    • Annandale, MN

                    #10
                    Originally posted by barnbiketom
                    http://www.ebay.com/itm/100pcs-Metri...item1c35bd26c1
                    I ordered several different lengths from these guys and will never need any more.. 100 pcs for 6 bucks. If you can wait 2 weeks for delivery, they are excellent quality.
                    Just ordered a set. At that price, a have a bin slot or two, to fill.

                    Thanks for the link

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                    • Guest

                      #11
                      I went to Fastenal and got mine including ones for the carb gang straps. Got the correct lengths as well. Cost me about $16 for everything.

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                      • 300kph

                        #12
                        Originally posted by JJ
                        Why would they cost that much? Where do you live?
                        There is a nut and bolt shop here that has been around for 60 years and they used to be good they are now a bunch of gougers. I bought 100 SS 6mm washers and they we $18. Small shops wonder why people are buying online. Its a Canadian city of 700K but choices are limited. Not like the US that still believe in value and customer service.

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