Nut n bolt size ?

[Stolichnaya]

Hi all.
On a mission to replace virtually all old n tired nuts n bolts. One I cannot find info on...

The rear shock mounting nut & bolt size ?  The one that attaches Shock to swing arm. Anyone know size so I can order a set

Mucho thanks
Stoli

[gsxbarmy]

M10 x 45 

(I'll update my bolt list as see I missed that one)

[Stolichnaya]

M10 x 45 

(I'll update my bolt list as see I missed that one)

Guru.... 

By the way.. on the size chart I can't see the 10 x disc bolts??  I may be blind tho!!

[Mick_J]

They are not a straight bolt, they have a shoulder on them but the thread is M8.

[Stolichnaya]

They are not a straight bolt, they have a shoulder on them but the thread is M8.

M8 shock mount bolts

That's too small ??

[Mick_J]

They are not a straight bolt, they have a shoulder on them but the thread is M8.

M8 shock mount bolts

That's too small ??

Disk bolts.

[gsxbarmy]

They are not a straight bolt, they have a shoulder on them but the thread is M8.

Yes they have a shoulder on them, but the bolt size does not reduce that I recall. The only bolt that does that (from memory) is the front torque arm bolt.

Manual and Parts Microfiche quotes M10 x45 - see item 11 in diagram below

[froudy]

Front disc bolts stainless...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless-Steel-Front-Brake-Disc-Bolt-Kit-Suzuki-GSX1400-K1-K7-2001-2007/232659014077?epid=20014554207&hash=item362b8ed1bd:g:XpAAAOSwOn1afHnW

Rear disc bolts stainless...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless-Rear-Brake-Disc-Bolt-Kit-Fits-Suzuki-GSX1400-K1-K7-01-07/192445139203?hash=item2cce9fc903:g:OZgAAOSwMqBadFJ~

Cam cover bolts stainless...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cam-Cover-Bolts-8-for-Suzuki-GSX1400/253253607285?hash=item3af7175f75:g:1mQAAOSw0W5aOodx

[Mick_J]

They are not a straight bolt, they have a shoulder on them but the thread is M8.

Yes they have a shoulder on them, but the bolt size does not reduce that I recall. The only bolt that does that (from memory) is the front torque arm bolt.

Manual and Parts Microfiche quotes M10 x45 - see item 11 in diagram below

The thread size does reduce from the shoulder, I only changed disks yesterday, but I didn't measure them.

[bigian14]

Yep, the shack bolts are indeed M10 x 45mm but I'm fairly sure they are a fine thread, 1.25mm pitch as opposed to the standard M10 x 1.5.  Or at least that's what I replaced mine with.

[KiwiCol]

I'm just curious, what difference would it make (if any) if you replaced the nut & bolt with a thread of 1.5 instead if 1.25?  Surely if you replace both & use 10 x 45 the thread size wouldn't matter.

[Mister Fishfinger]

I'm just curious, what difference would it make (if any) if you replaced the nut & bolt with a thread of 1.5 instead if 1.25?  Surely if you replace both & use 10 x 45 the thread size wouldn't matter.

The torque settings for each fastener on the bike are designed for a specific thread. If you apply the same torque to a coarse thread you'll have less clamping force than you would on a fine thread. The thread gives you mechanical advantage, just like a ramp or lever.

[KiwiCol]

Ok, thanks for the explanation. 

[Stolichnaya]

It would appear that changing 2 bolts is a bit of a nightmare!!!!

M10 45 Titanium have been purchased for the shocks....

My GSX will be full of new shiny bolts soon. Rebuild going well but the list of bits going on has gone POW!!!