GSXR Rear Wheel Conversion MAGIC MYSTERY BOLT

[David Allaband]

I know this conversion is covered in great depth and detail, but my problem is different and can not be solved in backlogs or archives. I have everything I need for this conversion except for the few little parts that are not from an FJ or GSXR. I need the brake stay bolt that goes through the lower foot peg. It's a 70mm long 8X1.25mm Grade 8 bolt. I also need the associated nuts and washers. I also need the 2 stainless steel 4mm thick washers for spacers.

Here's the EXCITING part. After 4 hours of searching (and years searching for similar things) I can not find these parts in Brooklyn, NY. Hardware stores don't have them, auto parts stores don't have them, motorcycle shops don't have them, auto shops don't have them, Indian Larry motorcycles doesn't have them.

Can anyone help me? Please think NYC, I DO NOT HAVE A CAR AND CAN NOT GET ACCESS TO ONE! That means I need a place that is less then an hour walk from the subway.

If you think you know a place stop and consider, do they sell to the public? Do they sell in small quantities? Do they have a minimum charge? Because to tell you the truth I did find a place here that has the bolt, but I have to buy a $50 box of 100. And Home Depot has a lot on their web page but doesn't stock jack here in NYC.

My GSXR wheel has a good tire, my FJ tire has a lag bolt in it. I have to do this conversion to ride my bike at all.

Thanks for any help.

[craigo]

Hi David,

Readily available at Ace hardware here is SoCal. Do they have Ace up in NYC?

If not, ping me back with what you need, I'll round the parts up for you and send them on.

Regards,

CraigO

PS: just did a search for Ace Hardware up your way and the place is filthy with them:

http://www.acehardware.com/mystore/storeLocator.jsp

[craigo]

Oh, and David,

That bolt does not have to be grade 8, you can go to a higher number grade. I have a grade 10 in my bike.

CraigO

[fj11.5]

I just bought one from a nut and bolt store, odd they don't have a bolt somewhere close

[craigo]

I just bought one from a nut and bolt store, odd they don't have a bolt somewhere close

You kinda got to remember it's New York City with mayor Bloomberg. That nut will keep you from buying things like a Slurpee, a 32oz soda or a fag for less than $8 US Dollars. It's crazy nuts up in that neck of the woods....

CraigO

[fj11.5]

Ohh sounds like a fun place to live 

[craigo]

I was born there and, no, NYC is no place to raise a kid. Upstate, not so bad, but better in the New England states. Except Connecticut because they are just as crazy there. 

CraigO

[FJmonkey]

Quit talking, get the man his bolts so he can ride... He needs his kookalooo and now!!!! Got your back man...

[craigo]

Quit talking, get the man his bolts so he can ride... He needs his kookalooo and now!!!! Got your back man...

Who you talking to MonkeyMan?  We don't even have this guys address.

CraigO/

[FJmonkey]

Quit talking, get the man his bolts so he can ride... He needs his kookalooo and now!!!! Got your back man...

Who you talking to MonkeyMan?  We don't even have this guys address.

CraigO/

Oh..

[craigo]

Quit talking, get the man his bolts so he can ride... He needs his kookalooo and now!!!! Got your back man...

Who you talking to MonkeyMan?  We don't even have this guys address.

CraigO/

Oh..

All is good  But this guy lives in the land of George Castanza, Ralph Kramden, and Archie Bunker. 
As soon as he gets back to me, I'll more than happily help him out. 

CraigO

[craigslist1340]

I bought the bolt from boltdepot.com when I did the conversion.
John
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[craigo]

After all attempts to contact David all I hear are crickets..



CraigO

[fj11.5]

Whatever dark place david is in ,  I hope the guy,s ok and comes back 

[FJmonkey]

After all attempts to contact David all I hear are crickets..



CraigO

I might have his phone number in my PM box if you don't already have it.