Emergency exhaust question. minor issue.

[kyraeus]

Hey, I need to get a quick answer on something, hoping someone's on between now and about noon today (5/21). I need to grab a new bolt for my exhaust system (the one near the rear of the bike, parts manual lists it as 01580-10303 (diagram fig 13, pg 14, part #6). Does anyone know the dimensions on this bolt and possibly any accompanying nut/washer?

I've got some noise with the muffler hanging loose, and I figure they likely won't inspect it like that. Was hoping I could get numbers to make a quick stop at home depot to get one to replace it with on the way in today.

[kyraeus]

Also, on a side note, it kinda sucks that suzuki's part descriptions never actually include.. oh, y'know... an actual description of the part itself, aside from vague 'bolt' 'screw' 'washer'. Numbers would be nice ;p Or is there maybe somewhere a 'master part # guide' book that I'm missing that actually gives dimensions, descriptions, etc, etc.?

[alantf]

Just been and checked. The bolt screws into a thread on the frame, so I couldn't check the length, but something around 1" should do. A 14mm socket head fits the bolt. (if you want to fit a washer, any old washer will do) Don't forget that EVERYTHING on a GZ is metric. :2tup:

[alantf]

Originally Posted by kyraeus

Also, on a side note, it kinda sucks that suzuki's part descriptions never actually include.. oh, y'know... an actual description of the part itself, aside from vague 'bolt' 'screw' 'washer'.

The idea is, that if you don't know the size, you'll go to the Suzuki dealer, give him a part number, and he'll sell you one. (at an inflated price) :whistle:

[jonathan180iq]

You can always just take the bolt with you to the Home Depot and use one of their bolt size charts to find what you need. I'm going to assume it's metric, fine thread, tempered. Get something that will take the heat.

[alantf]

I think he meant that the bolt had vanished, leaving the exhaust dangling.

[Water Warrior 2]

Start your nut, bolt and washer collection today. Go to Home Depot and buy a handful of different sizes that will give you a variety to pick from. The leftovers will be a good source for future projects.
A 1 in. length as Alantf said will likely work.

Having a spare nut, bolt and washer combo in the tool box has saved me a lot of time and frustration because I have an example of what I need. I go to the store and buy matching items and the problem is solved with no guessing.

[alantf]

Hey kyraeus, a thought just struck me ( O_o ) Something that I was taught many years ago when I was learning Engineering. I don't know if the terminology is the same in America, but I was told that a "bolt" had a section of plain shank before the thread, while something with a thread all along the shank is a "set screw". It might (or might not :??: ) help if you've got to ask for something across the counter. It's a set screw that you need.

[raul10141964]

one of this:
M8-1.25 x 20mm or
m8-1.5 x 20mm

[alantf]

I don't think an M14 socket would fit the head of an M8 bolt.