Bolt info needed

[obsolete]

'05 SV1000s

I have a TL1000 shift arm on my bike but that doesn't really matter. I need the info on the bolt that retains the shift arm. The shifter connects to the linkage and the linkage connects to the arm. The arm is splined and has a bolt to hold it in place. That bolt is the one I need.

[GixerJockey]

From a TL1000s? I can look it up for you tomorrow. suzuki will give me the dimentions of the bolt. or look it up on Ron Ayers...

[butcher bergs]

Should be M6? M8 maybe?

[obsolete]

From a TL1000s? I can look it up for you tomorrow. suzuki will give me the dimentions of the bolt. or look it up on Ron Ayers...

TL1000 or SV1000. Probably a whole slew more too.

I know I used the original bolt from the SV in the T1000 shift arm so they both fit.

Let me know when ever you look it up. I need the dimensions or a part number. Preferably dimensions and thread pitch so I can just grab one any where. Thanks man.

[butcher bergs]

Why couldn't you just take the foot shifter with you down to a hardware store and match something up? It's not like you need a special bolt or anything.

[obsolete]

Cause then I have to take the thing off and then readjust the linkage length when I put it back on. If anyone has the info easily accessible I'd rather get the specs, then buy it, throw it in and owe someone a beer.

[butcher bergs]

Lazy ass.

Work smarter not harder, right?

[obsolete]

I agree on the later statement. :-)

[Kurlon]

Grab a maker, draw a line from the center of the shaft outwards, making sure you go over the shifter. Tada, reference point established for identical reinstall. : )

[stoinkythepig]

Grab a maker, draw a line from the center of the shaft outwards, making sure you go over the shifter. Tada, reference point established for identical reinstall. : )

THAT'S working smarter.

[Stoneman]

Grab a maker, draw a line from the center of the shaft outwards, making sure you go over the shifter. Tada, reference point established for identical reinstall. : )

THAT'S working smarter.

[Kitt]

get yourself a few metric bolts... I am imagining it's an m6, flanged hex head... 20-25mm long.

PM uncle snake, he'll know.

[Sheppo]

My suzuki fische calls it a bolt. Real friggin helpfull. I like Bergs/Kurlon's Idea

[Uncle Snake]

get yourself a few metric bolts... I am imagining it's an m6, flanged hex head... 20-25mm long.

PM uncle snake, he'll know.

Originals are long gone as I've got Gilles rearsets so I'm not gonna be of any help, sorry...

[GixerJockey]

Yup... Lotta help Suzuki's fiche is... Description is "BOLT".

[Degsy]

You need this.

[Sheppo]

Yup... Lotta help Suzuki's fiche is... Description is "BOLT".

repost...

[obsolete]

Description is "BOLT".

Oh really? That's all I need, thanks Suzuki. I'll go to Home Depot later and pick up a "BOLT". Damn.

Kurlons method is great but it doesn't address the linkage length. I know where it fits on the shaft by looking at it. No problem though, just didn't want to disassemble it to get a bolt if I could get the info. Ja know?

[Uncle Snake]

You need this.

See this post!

[obsolete]

You need this.

You tha man. You just earned yourself a beer. Go to a bar and have them send me a bill.

Thanks a bunch.

[Kitt]

You need this.

get yourself a few metric bolts... I am imagining it's an m6, flanged hex head... 20-25mm long.

PM uncle snake, he'll know.

I think the 25mm may stick out... the 20mm will be plenty long to get enough bite to stay on (whichever size you use, I rec. loctite).

Also, opposed to the hex head in degs' link, I say stick to flanged hex head... 95% (from my ass) of the one's I've seen are flanged....

[Degsy]

You tha man. You just earned yourself a beer. Go to a bar and have them send me a bill.

Thanks a bunch.

Wait until you get the bolt and fit it. I'm 99% sure that's the one. Available from any home depot or lowes for a buck or so. I went with 25mm. It MIGHT be a 20, can't remember but 25 will be ok and you can replace with a 20 later if you want.

[Degsy]

Kitts right. it is a flanged head, my bad.

[obsolete]

I think the 25mm may stick out... the 20mm will be plenty long to get enough bite to stay on (whichever size you use, I rec. loctite).

Also, opposed to the hex head in degs' link, I say stick to flanged hex head... 95% (from my ass) of the one's I've seen are flanged....

...and Kitt takes the lead with the beer! It is a flanged head bolt that goes in there.

If you guys want to fight to the death for the rights to the beer that's cool too.

Thanks for the help guys!

[Kitt]

Kitts right. it is a flanged head, my bad.

trust, im not picky.. I fish for what works, and sometimes just go with what "almost works" (thanks to ownign a racebike my standards have gone way down)...

This guy seemed like he wanted the EXACT one, flanged heads provide a better "lock" as they require a bit more torque to break loose, and they also prevent your tool, or corners of the hex head from gouging out the soft aluminum bits.


edit: degs can have the beer, and I doubt you'll find a flanged m6 at lowes or home depot... fastenal or mail order from mcmaster.