Stripped Rear Fender Bolt Hole
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Stripped Rear Fender Bolt Hole
Hello:
I have an '87 FXSTC with a bob rear fender. I usually ride a one up seat and have a two up as well. When I unscrewed the bolt on the rear fender that secures the two up, the hole was stripped and now the bolt won't catch in the hole. Does anyone know the fix for this?
Cheers!
I have an '87 FXSTC with a bob rear fender. I usually ride a one up seat and have a two up as well. When I unscrewed the bolt on the rear fender that secures the two up, the hole was stripped and now the bolt won't catch in the hole. Does anyone know the fix for this?
Cheers!
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Go to your local dealer and get the threaded brass insert and plastic C clip that are used on modern bikes. You will need to enlarge the hole and grind off the nut, but it will be a very nice fix.
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That's exactly what I was thinking. The setup on the newer bikes was the first thing I noticed with my 08 FB. Guess the Motor Company got some input from the line mechanics on this piece of engineering.
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The new style mounting is fortunatly for you one of the ways that the factory uses to cut costs. The newer bolt setup is the exactly same for every bike so they get to cut costs by just punching the fender hole without having to spend money for the extra labor needed to fit and fasten the captive nut on older bikes.
When you drill the fender out for the new nut you'll also have to file a small notch on one side for the nut to fit properly and prevent it from rotating.
I suggest you get some primer and paint on the hole after you drill it out to make sure it doesn't start rusting out on you.
When you drill the fender out for the new nut you'll also have to file a small notch on one side for the nut to fit properly and prevent it from rotating.
I suggest you get some primer and paint on the hole after you drill it out to make sure it doesn't start rusting out on you.
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