thread spec on head inlet rubbers

[ukjules]

I have a 1980 gs550et.
I want to order up all the bolts which were originally
philips heads and get hex bolts for:

Carb to head inlet rubbers to head.

I can't get mine out until head is off to check and wanted
bolts at the ready. Getting them out is going to
be hard.

M6 * 1.0 * 30 ?
Anyone have the spec at hand or feels
like whipping one out to check spec be greatly
appreciated ,

Jules, UK.

[Nessism]

Cycleorings.com has some info you may find useful.

[Agemax]

M6 x 1mm x 16mm

[ukjules]

What would i do wothout this site !!

Thanks so much for the info ! (both)
(and what a pdf on the carb rebuilt - amazing)

thanks again

Jules.

[retcol]

I have a 1980 gs550et.
I want to order up all the bolts which were originally
philips heads and get hex bolts for:

Carb to head inlet rubbers to head.

I can't get mine out until head is off to check and wanted
bolts at the ready. Getting them out is going to
be hard.

M6 * 1.0 * 30 ?
Anyone have the spec at hand or feels
like whipping one out to check spec be greatly
appreciated ,

Jules, UK.

Jules, comes out to 6X18, but I would recommend 6X20, which cost less.

[Agemax]

Jules, comes out to 6X18, but I would recommend 6X20, which cost less.

6 x 16 according to the Suzuki parts microfiche

[JTGS850GL]

As Agemax said: 6mm diameter x 1mm thread pitch x 16mm long. That is the correct size. Don't go longer. Use Stainless steel if you can find them. Don't forget to put some anti-seize compound on the threads. Buy new O-rings that go between the boots and the head. As Nessism referenced, go to www.cycleorings.com and pick up both.

[JTGS850GL]

I've been corrected by an EX member on these forums that the 6mm x 20mm length is a better choice. They are available at www.z1enterprises.com here:

http://www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?itemDescription=Carb+Holder+Allen+Bolts+set+of+8+-+6mm+x+20mm&item=NGM6X20-8

They also have the new rubbers as well.

[Cyrano]

Hi Jules,

get a bag of 50 from here, nice and cheap. Maybe a store local to you.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Screws+%26+Fixings/d90/Stainless+Steel+Screws/sd810/Stainless+Steel+Socket+Cap+Screw/p37005

You'll find plenty of other places to use them.