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Turtleface
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So, I was planning on heading down to ACE to acquire replacement hardware for my carbs. I've already got the Z1 allen head kit, and have picked up the bolts to do the oil pan in stainless allens as well, so I thought I might stick with the theme. Eventually the motor and carbs will be a combination of different sheens of black, so the stainless bits will really stand-out then.
ACE wanted anywhere from $1.50 to $2.00 per bolt. Since I'm replacing bowl, top, front rail, and rear rail hardware, I was looking at over $100 to get them all.
Screw that noise! I found an online place that sells in bulk, so I ordered the three sizes I needed, and washers, all in stainless. Ended up paying about $30, shipped. Didn't realize Bolt Depot had metric stuff down towards the bottom, or I might have gone that way.
Anyways, the point of this post: I ordered 100 M5x14 bolts, 100 M5x12 bolts, and 50 M6x15 bolts, and 100 M5 flat washers. I should have enough left over to make two complete carb hardware kits, for a set of Mikuni BS34SS carbs. Can't guarantee compatibility with other carbs, but it should be similar. First two responses to this post get to pick these kits up for the cost of shipping. I've had some great experiences with other members (thanks again Basscliff!) sending me parts for free in times of need, so I thought I'd pay it back. I'm not going to do anything with these bolts, anyways. Half the bolts have completely smooth sides, and the other half have the sorta knurled edges. Not that you'll be able to tell while you're scooting down the road.
Another note, I sized the bolts to that the ends would sit flush with the carb bodies, not sticking up through the holes like stock. Looks a little smoother, to me.
Upon further calculation, I'll only be able to provide washers for one set of bolts. So, first responder will get the washers. Sorry #2, you're on your own.
This will be cross posted in the for-sale section as well.
ACE wanted anywhere from $1.50 to $2.00 per bolt. Since I'm replacing bowl, top, front rail, and rear rail hardware, I was looking at over $100 to get them all.
Screw that noise! I found an online place that sells in bulk, so I ordered the three sizes I needed, and washers, all in stainless. Ended up paying about $30, shipped. Didn't realize Bolt Depot had metric stuff down towards the bottom, or I might have gone that way. Anyways, the point of this post: I ordered 100 M5x14 bolts, 100 M5x12 bolts, and 50 M6x15 bolts, and 100 M5 flat washers. I should have enough left over to make two complete carb hardware kits, for a set of Mikuni BS34SS carbs. Can't guarantee compatibility with other carbs, but it should be similar. First two responses to this post get to pick these kits up for the cost of shipping. I've had some great experiences with other members (thanks again Basscliff!) sending me parts for free in times of need, so I thought I'd pay it back. I'm not going to do anything with these bolts, anyways. Half the bolts have completely smooth sides, and the other half have the sorta knurled edges. Not that you'll be able to tell while you're scooting down the road.
Another note, I sized the bolts to that the ends would sit flush with the carb bodies, not sticking up through the holes like stock. Looks a little smoother, to me.Upon further calculation, I'll only be able to provide washers for one set of bolts. So, first responder will get the washers. Sorry #2, you're on your own.
This will be cross posted in the for-sale section as well.
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