Hey guys,
I was changing my oil for the first time, and everything's going pretty okay (spilled a bit on the concrete driveway :x ) and guess what happened when I was tightening the cover on the oil filter?
yep. bolt snapped right off. :x :x
so I freaked out.
then I checked here, and discovered that it happens, phew. so I'm pretty sure I'll only be out a couple quarts of oil, but here's the question. what size bolt do I use to replace it? and also, I put oil in it thinking I'd need to take it somewhere to get it repaired (before I checked here :x ) and started it up to see if it was rideable to a repair shop. I looked underneath and I can see what looks like the oil bubbling out but not really dripping. I think this'll be okay for the mile or two i'd need to go, but I'm not sure. Worst case scenario, is the bike rideable at all in case I need to take it to someone to help me get the bolt out?
Frustrated,
Riz
oh yeah, and how long should the bolt be?
-Riz
Check out this BikeBandit page (http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/oem_schematic_view.asp?mscssid=G9J2UTWKT9SR2N8T00AKHLKGNQDN6QLC&schem_dept_id=705490&section_dept_id=1&section_dept_name=OEM+%28Stock+Parts%29&dept_type_id=2&model_dept_year=1999&model_dept_mfr=Suzuki&model_dept_id=703284&model_dept_name=GS500EX).
Item #11 is the "stud bolt" you need to replace. According to the part number/price list, the stock part is something like 6mm x 20mm.
As far as getting the old stud out, either grab onto it with some locking pliers (if enough is protruding) or buy/borrow an EZ Out-type drill bit. (Something like THIS (http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&fromAuto=YES&bidsite=CRAFT&pid=00967372000) or THIS (http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&fromAuto=YES&bidsite=CRAFT&pid=00967361000).)
If you feel like you NEED to take it somewhere to have it done, yes, it should certainly last a mile or two if the other two nuts are snugged down.
Hope this helps!
Kerry,
Man you're the best. I'm so glad you answered so quickly too! I'm trying to salvage some sort of ride today b/c I have to work tomorrow....I'm out the door to try and get this fixed!
Regards,
Riz
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