Stripped carburetor drain screw head
 

First off, thank you to all who asked and especially answered questions about starting a bike after a long rest. I recently purchased a non running '03 GZ250 with about 6300 miles. Excited to get it back running, partly so I can ride it but mainly so I can learn how it all works (strange priorities, I know).

Anyway I got myself a new battery and sparkplug and with a very small amount of starter spray I proved she can start up (for about 5 seconds). Took the carb off, bought some carb dip and getting prepped for a full rebuild.

My issue that I couldn't find using the search function is a stripped drain screw head. Seems that the PO thought it a good idea to grind it down to attempt to use a flathead instead of buying the right tool. I have hit both sides of it (exterior and through the float bowl) with penetrating oil and gingerly tried vicegrips. They started slipping immediately so I stopped. Brought it inside to a side room hoping the warmer temp (it's about 20 degrees in garage) might help me tomorrow after some more oil.

Any input on a better way to remove and/or where I can buy a new one to replace this? Thanks in advance to any help!
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I purchased one thru my local Harley dealer. They ordered it thru Suzuki dealer.(none local for me). Suzuki item:13247-02340 ($3.22). Old SKU: 13247.13A00. By ordering thru Harley dealer, I did not have to pay shipping charges. ($19.00). Hope this helps.

Thanks! Ordered it off partzilla

thees are the best bolt removers I ever use
I buy this at sears

Ended up getting it off with normal vice grips - not needle nose. Bought replacement screws - just waiting for them to come in

How many screws do you get for $19.00 ?

Screws were not $19.00. That is how much they wanted for shipping the screws. This was a online motorcycle parts supplier. By having the local motorcycle dealer order the items from Suzuki, I was not charged any shipping fee.

I bought two online for $7 plus a $6 shipping fee. I have a general rule that shipping should never be more than the product so I bought two screws.

Shipping Fees................YUCK. Shipping fees or postage and handling fees are just another way to make more money. I paid $18:00 for 2 bulbs and the fees were another $18:00.

A couple years back I bought some stuff from T-Mart in Hong Kong. They paid the postage which was one third the value of the product.

Another odd purchase. Years ago I odered 2 jackets from the U.S. to be mailed to Canada. The jackets were ordered separately a few days apart. Same supplier and the same Joe Rocket manufacturer. Same declared value too. I was charged customs duties on one but not the other. WTF is going on at the border?.........................Just realized the difference, it was gender related. Only one was a mens jacket. I got to pay extra for mine.

I order a lot of stuff from E-bay.You can have two identical items.One from a shipper in the States & one from a shipper in China.The one from China will be free shipping.Just takes a couple more weeks to get it as long as your not in a rush.Example: A drive shaft cover for my 1100 was $32.00 + $18.00 from States.Exact same part from China was $28.00 Shipping included. ;) :)