Regrets...
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Daytona Beach, FL
Personally I just use some blue loctite and hand tighten everything to as much as when I took it off....
Heli coil is great, or you could go to the next size bigger metric and be VERY careful, or get a tap to the next size standard bolt.
Sound like you need a good friend with a tool box. You bring the drink!
Heli coil is great, or you could go to the next size bigger metric and be VERY careful, or get a tap to the next size standard bolt.
Sound like you need a good friend with a tool box. You bring the drink!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
I'm in the military and we're always moving around a bunch. There aren't too many people in my list of friends who have been able to settle down enough to own a decent set of tools, so borrowing might be out of the question.
The bolt itself came out fine (which is a bad thing :P).
If that's all it costs, then I'll see if I can get a hold of a drill and this kit. I'm just worried I'll mess something up even worse. I'm also not happy about taking the tank off and everything apart to do this, but I guess it's currently my only option. I wish I had a garage, because I know this will take longer than a day.
I guess it'll be a good learning experience.
Would anyone be able to tell me which helicoils I'd need in order to use the current bolt size? Also, which taps?
I have a tendency to buy the wrong things sometimes...
The bolt itself came out fine (which is a bad thing :P).
If that's all it costs, then I'll see if I can get a hold of a drill and this kit. I'm just worried I'll mess something up even worse. I'm also not happy about taking the tank off and everything apart to do this, but I guess it's currently my only option. I wish I had a garage, because I know this will take longer than a day.
I guess it'll be a good learning experience.
Would anyone be able to tell me which helicoils I'd need in order to use the current bolt size? Also, which taps?
I have a tendency to buy the wrong things sometimes...
Road Captain
Joined: May 2010
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I would take the bolt to a good place, auto parts or maybe hardware, and let them match it.
One trick is to find a nut that fits correctly, it will list the size and threads on the package/bin. (say 1/4 20)
Tap and die sets include a gauge to measure the turns per inch or metric...
Around here, some NAPA auto parts stores have a crap load of good stuff like this...
The only thing you have to watch out for is to not let any metal bits get in the motor.
You may also need a gasket if you remove the rocker box cover, which I think you will.
I suppose the rocker box cover bolts thread into the rocker box, and not the head, but I have a new bike and have not had to do anything to it yet.
If you don't have tools and a place to work, you might not want to do anything to a bike/car other then ride/drive it.
Stuff always happens when working on things and I would not want to do stuff without the pile of tools and hardware I have around.
Places should bend over backwards to help people serving, as that is the least they could do, plus everyone knows they have to travel light.
Brett
One trick is to find a nut that fits correctly, it will list the size and threads on the package/bin. (say 1/4 20)
Tap and die sets include a gauge to measure the turns per inch or metric...
Around here, some NAPA auto parts stores have a crap load of good stuff like this...
The only thing you have to watch out for is to not let any metal bits get in the motor.
You may also need a gasket if you remove the rocker box cover, which I think you will.
I suppose the rocker box cover bolts thread into the rocker box, and not the head, but I have a new bike and have not had to do anything to it yet.
If you don't have tools and a place to work, you might not want to do anything to a bike/car other then ride/drive it.
Stuff always happens when working on things and I would not want to do stuff without the pile of tools and hardware I have around.
Places should bend over backwards to help people serving, as that is the least they could do, plus everyone knows they have to travel light.
Brett
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From: NE TN
If you're on a army post, they usually have a DIY garage. I'm not sure about the other branches, though. All you have to do is schedule the time with them, then you can use their tools, and someone will even kinda talk you through most stuff.
If the bolt is already out then you don't even need the drill. Just carefully remove the rest of the bolts, the cover, then put the helicoil in the stripped hole and re-install everything.
Is your torque wrench measured in in-lbs or ft lbs. If it is ft-lbs, DO NOT USE IT for this job. It is way too big. Small stuff like this is torqued in in-lbs. If there is a Harbor Freight store nearby, check them out. You can start to put together a toolkit with the basics for very little money. Then you can upgrade to better stuff later on. Don't think you need to buy Snap On or Mac, either. I own 90% Craftsman, and made a living with them working on aircraft, motorcycles, RV's and heavy trucks.
If the bolt is already out then you don't even need the drill. Just carefully remove the rest of the bolts, the cover, then put the helicoil in the stripped hole and re-install everything.
Is your torque wrench measured in in-lbs or ft lbs. If it is ft-lbs, DO NOT USE IT for this job. It is way too big. Small stuff like this is torqued in in-lbs. If there is a Harbor Freight store nearby, check them out. You can start to put together a toolkit with the basics for very little money. Then you can upgrade to better stuff later on. Don't think you need to buy Snap On or Mac, either. I own 90% Craftsman, and made a living with them working on aircraft, motorcycles, RV's and heavy trucks.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
I realize that I've been attempting things beyond my ability, but that's how I'll learn. I'll make stupid mistakes, get pissed off, then attempt to fix them.
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