Super tight rear upper shock bolt removal - noob

[Mick_J]

Mate, if the fuel smells ok, youd know if it doesnt, just ride it and use it up. After that pull out pump etc. have a look. Clean filters etc. Wynns fuel cleaner is great stuff, not the shop one but the one only available at workshops. Youll have to find a workshop that uses it, add to your next tank of petrol. Job done. The fuel jiggler hose is a great product also, hose is a bit stiff but not really a problem.

Agreed, if it burns just use it up, it wont take long and it wont damage the bike.

[SA14]

Mines so old, at least 20 years,the hose is as stiff as a board, been meaning to replace it, but it still does the job, emptied the 14's tank out a couple of weeks ago when I was pissing about with the filter

Thanks, good to know.

Mate, if the fuel smells ok, you'd know if it doesn't, just ride it and use it up. After that pull out pump etc. have a look. Clean filters etc. Wynns fuel cleaner is great stuff, not the shop one but the one only available at workshops. Youll have to find a workshop that uses it, add to your next tank of petrol. Job done. The fuel jiggler hose is a great product also, hose is a bit stiff but not really a problem.

Mate, if the fuel smells ok, you'd know if it doesn't, just ride it and use it up. After that pull out pump etc. have a look. Clean filters etc. Wynns fuel cleaner is great stuff, not the shop one but the one only available at workshops. You'll have to find a workshop that uses it, add to your next tank of petrol. Job done. The fuel jiggler hose is a great product also, hose is a bit stiff but not really a problem.

Yep, I saw you mention it in the other thread. I'll try and source some.

Agreed, if it burns just use it up, it wont take long and it wont damage the bike.

Thanks, just took a sniff and it smells just like fresh petrol. In fact I had to blink a few times rapidly because I think I stuck my schnoz in a bit too close. But, if that's the test I'm good to go.

It's a shame I took this thread off track because this is good stuff and it belongs in the fuel section to help the next excitable noob.

You guys are very helpful. Thanks again.

[grog]

SA, i had a look at Mega Zip site. Worth getting, every bit for 14 diagrammed. Your shock bolt and hook available. Bolt is 8mm x 37. Part number 09106-08156-000. $7.65 US. Id just buy from bolt shop. Hooks, $14.58 US. Part number 62318-42F00-000. No idea of freight cost.

[SA14]

SA, i had a look at Mega Zip site. Worth getting, every bit for 14 diagrammed. Your shock bolt and hook available. Bolt is 8mm x 37. Part number 09106-08156-000. $7.65 US. Id just buy from bolt shop. Hooks, $14.58 US. Part number 62318-42F00-000. No idea of freight cost.

Thanks for that. Never heard of MegaZip. Bookmarked. Great share!

I rang Mick Hone and they had everything except the shock bolt and washer in stock. I also rang that local bike wrecker who has a 14 in bits and he said he had the shock hook/bobbin but wants the new price for it and isn't negotiable so I'm going to grab it tomorrow (because it's not really a wearing part so same-same and it's local so no shipping and I can put it on tomorrow) and go to a bolt shop and get the right bolt to fit. Thanks for the dimension. I'll Probably grab the grab handle bobbin from Mick Hone and I think I'm done. Will report back to this thread as I fit the new parts.

[SA14]

...Your shock bolt and hook available. Bolt is 8mm x 37.

Shock bolt is 43mm

Guys can I get a definite measurement? Grog says 37mm, Hooli shows 43mm in the drawing. I'm about to head down to the bolt shop. Want to make sure I get the right size so I can bolt up the local used bobbins/hooks.

Edit:
I just rang the bolt shop and they only have 35 or 45 anyway. I'm guessing a 45 and cut it down? They also have zing coated hardened steel which they say is actually tougher than stainless but they have both. I know these are tiny little decisions but anyone got any thoughts?

[Hooli]

My 43mm was from measuring a bolt froudy sent me with the bobbins when I bought them off him.

From memory I don't think the exact length is critical provided enough is in to grip the thread. It's only there to stop the shock moving, it shouldn't be taking any loads normally. I'd let the longer one & if it screws in all the way it's fine.

[SA14]

Thank you.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

316 Stainless is fine too.

[SA14]

Wrecker came through and found the bolts too! $40 all up.

Also having them here I thought I'd clear up the 37mm or 43mm...it's both! Depends what you're measuring. The entire bolt is 43mm but the thread is 37mm.

[KiwiCol]

Good result n look as intended. 

[grog]

Good result, all sorted. Reckon thats the longest thread ive seen about a bolt.😂👍😂

[SA14]

Good result n look as intended. 

Absolutely. I'm chuffed!

Good result, all sorted. Reckon thats the longest thread ive seen about a bolt.%uD83D%uDE02%uD83D%uDC4D%uD83D%uDE02

Hahahaha!! I reckon! But hey, that's just the kind of folk's we are. Non 14ers wouldn't understand. It's a perfect example of you guys all pitching in to help a new 14er.

I heart old school forums.

[Hooli]

Good result, all sorted. Reckon thats the longest thread ive seen about a bolt.😂👍😂

We screwed it for all it's worth 

[KiwiCol]

Good result, all sorted. Reckon thats the longest thread ive seen about a bolt.😂👍😂

We screwed it for all it's worth 

With twists along the way. 

[Hooli]

Good result, all sorted. Reckon thats the longest thread ive seen about a bolt.😂👍😂

We screwed it for all it's worth 

With twists along the way. 

Aye to tap the depths