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Title: Sprocket bolts/studs
Post by: metalforever on June 05, 2008, 05:27:47 AM
Hello from Merry Ol' England!

This is my first post but one of which i really need help with, im only 17 and recently passed my bike test, bought a GS500e from someone of which was to be my new project bike.

Well this project is almost completed and now i only need to locate sprocket studs/bolts.

It's proving impossible here in england and i need a pretty instant replacement.

Would it be ok to use a normal nut and bolt (of the correct dimensiions of course) as a substiture until i can locate the correct part?

Some of you may know, but the sprocket 'stud' as it's know has a unique shape so as to lock it in place and stop it from spinning, i can't see any real reason for this so presume its just to make fitting new sprockets easier, rather than removing the whole cush drive to do so.
Title: Re: Sprocket bolts/studs
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 05, 2008, 07:08:19 AM

Should be able to get em from the dealer... We have them for about $1.50 each  :cheers:

Shipping from here to you would be more than the bolts, but if you need em I can get em.
Title: Re: Sprocket bolts/studs
Post by: metalforever on June 05, 2008, 07:31:13 AM
Thanks!

I think i'm gonna try improvising and grinding a bolt to fit.

Oh and im sorry for posting this in the wrong section, didnt realise until it was posted!
Title: Re: Sprocket bolts/studs
Post by: bobthebiker on June 05, 2008, 09:07:22 AM
Are you needing just the bolts?  I've got a complete cush drive I'd be happy to make you a reasonable deal on.