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

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Have some pooched GS1100ES carb screws and thought this low-dough screw set would do the trick: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/121389905439?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.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
 
If you have a metric fastener supply nearby they will be a few pennies apiece.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
JJ said:
Why would they cost that much? Where do you live?
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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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