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Message started by Epeck on 07/16/12 at 05:56:27

Title: going nuts !!
Post by Epeck on 07/16/12 at 05:56:27

Where do I buy the nut (top side) that holds the rear shocks on. Also what size is it?

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Post by bill67 on 07/16/12 at 06:00:12

Take one of the others off and go to and automotive store or ace hardware.

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Post by Epeck on 07/16/12 at 08:22:36

I tried lowes with no luck. I am thinking napa may be a good place. i just thought someone would know the size at least.

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Post by Spamy on 07/16/12 at 08:43:46

I love ACE hardware. The one in my town has every fitting imaginable. Ive been down there twice this week making up rearset linkages.

If you have one around I would give it a shot.

If your not in a hurry you can just order it for $1.94 like so...
http://www.bikebandit.com/1995-suzuki-ls650-savage-ls650p/o/m147823#sch241381

http://www.suzukipartshouse.com/home.aspx#/Suzuki/LS650F_(1995)/REAR_SWINGING_ARM/09770001/5609770045

Part number: 08313-10107

Title: Re: going nuts !!
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/16/12 at 09:15:22

Theres gotta be a Nut & Bolt supply house in the warehouse section of town, if not in your town, then theres one close by.. Itll cost less there, & theyll either have what you want, or get it for ya,

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Post by T Mack 1 - FSO on 07/16/12 at 14:19:15

I hope you're looking at metric nuts. If your in the SAE section you will not find it.

If you plan to do work on the bike then you may want to buy a metric thread gauge.

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/16/12 at 16:48:44

Theyll have that gauge at the local nut & bolt shop.

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Post by bill67 on 07/16/12 at 16:52:55

JOG whats the name of your local nut and bolt shop?

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/16/12 at 17:06:29

Longview bolt & supply I think,, I dont really sweat the name, I know where it is. We have 3 here, I just recentl;y found the 3rd. Ive been to one other, just blocks from Longview supply, & I just didnt really like the way they were.. I like the folks at the one I use,
Gotta staop in at the one I just found, tho, its closer,, a lot closer,

& why do you care, Bill?

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Post by rfw2003 on 07/16/12 at 17:08:08

Well I'm not sure exactly what Jog has right near him with him being only a county away from me, but here in TX we have Fastenal, Lowes, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, but my favorite are the local Mom and Pop type stores specifically Sulphur Springs Hardware, they actually have a better selection in stock then Fastenal does.

R.F.

Title: Re: going nuts !!
Post by bill67 on 07/16/12 at 17:08:18

Just wondering we don't have nut and bolts shops in the north.

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Post by Serowbot on 07/16/12 at 17:15:43

We-Be-Nuts,... Nuts-Are-Us,... Nut World,.. Oh My Nuts,...
Nuts-to-You,... Squirrel Heaven...
:-?...

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Post by WD on 07/16/12 at 17:18:57

M14, don't know the thread pitch. Any real hardware store will have them.

Quick way to gauge a metric stud or bolt? What open end wrench fits the shank snugly... gets you in the ball park, then you just need to know the thread count.

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Post by clearush on 07/16/12 at 19:20:25

Sears Hardware and Ace Hardware are where I go.

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Post by splash07 on 07/16/12 at 19:27:40

Fastenal

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Post by Badass94Cad on 07/16/12 at 19:29:41

Fastenal, Bolt Depot... Sears Hardware and Ace Hardware typically have very good hardware selections. Some NAPA or Pep Boys have decent hardware sections.

Home Depot and Lowes are for home. Their hardware selections are weak and generally not good for automotive or motorcycle applications. I only check them in an emergency or if it's generic.

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/16/12 at 20:56:22

4C58490C0E0E0D3E0 wrote:

There are 3 places here that are warehouses, not a little shop with bins. Walk in to the counter, talk to sales. they walk in the back & its full of shelves with boxes of all kinds of nuts & bolts, galvanized to stainless. I got a 3 foot piece of 3/8ths Stainless all thread for a whopping Three Dollars,,

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Post by rfw2003 on 07/16/12 at 22:27:48

3F2026213C3B0A3A0A32202C67550 wrote:

[quote author=4C58490C0E0E0D3E0 link=1342443387/0#9 date=1342483688]Well I'm not sure exactly what Jog has right near him with him being only a county away from me, but here in TX we have Fastenal, Lowes, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, but my favorite are the local Mom and Pop type stores specifically Sulphur Springs Hardware, they actually have a better selection in stock then Fastenal does.

R.F.

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/16/12 at 23:13:25

South to Mineola, 80 East,, its on 80, on the west end,
If you go in there, talk to the Big dude with the perpetual smile, He gives me good pricing, SHHHH!

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Post by Epeck on 07/17/12 at 06:17:56

wow thanks guys. i think im gonna do the online route. I am converting to a bobber so right know it is not ridable so i can wait.

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Post by tizzyfit on 07/19/12 at 08:58:15

Tacoma SCREW! They have EVERYTHING, plus it a great name! ;D