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whitedog:
Hello guys,
I am currently redoing an 88 kx500 and am looking for some new cylinder head studs.
But im having a bit of a struggle. Rocky mountain, and motosport cant get them, does anyone know where I can get these?
I haven't tried my local dealer yet, but I got a feeling that will be a dud as well.
thanks in advance
Brent

Motorrad:

--- Quote from: whitedog on January 13, 2014, 01:40:48 PM ---Hello guys,
I am currently redoing an 88 kx500 and am looking for some new cylinder head studs.
But im having a bit of a struggle. Rocky mountain, and motosport cant get them, does anyone know where I can get these?
I haven't tried my local dealer yet, but I got a feeling that will be a dud as well.
thanks in advance
Brent

--- End quote ---

I just ordered 2 sets 2 months ago.   dealer has em.

(edit.   88 is same as the later ones right?)

sandblaster:
The 88 used 3 different stud lengths... 35 40 and 45mm..
The 40 and 45mm studs are discontinued.

Motorrad:

--- Quote from: sandblaster on January 13, 2014, 04:48:03 PM ---The 88 used 3 different stud lengths... 35 40 and 45mm..
The 40 and 45mm studs are discontinued.

--- End quote ---

machine the head to use the shorter ones

few plunge cuts with an end mill..... easy peasy   

Goat:
Not everyone has all the fancy toys I mean tools you do Motorrad :P

Having the dimensions does make it easier. I wonder if any other bikes have something almost the same length? Maybe even a different brand bike? Maybe take the old ones to a machine shop and they can make some new ones? Just throwing out other options/ideas.

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