Stripped!

[VMAX NV]

Well, if it's not one thing it's another.

Finally got my forks rebuilt, and was bolting on aftermarket fork brace.

P.O. had STANDARD bolts in 3/4 of holes. I bought the correct metric bolts, but one of the holes seems stripped out. Bolt doesn't spin easily, but won't tighten up either.

What are my options besides a new lower folk leg?
Red threadlock? A larger bolt? Helicoil? And if I have to drill it, will I have to take the fork apart AGAIN to get a straight shot in the hole!?

Just thought of a washer and bolt, but don't think there is room due to the fender, will have to check that..

Thanks.

ps I guess I could put the standard bolt back in, but I think I tossed it already...

 

[one2dmax]

You can helicoil it or try the standard bolt if it's been drilled/tapped out for the larger threads. Shouldn't need to take it all the way apart (though it is easier probably).

Sean

 

[gamorg02]

yea running the tap thru for either helicoil or next biggest size would be a pain with the upper right there.

 

[VMAX NV]

ok, what's the standard bolt a little bigger than metric 10x1.25?

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

10mm= .394, so the next standard size would be 7/16 or .437. That's a big jump in diameter. Can you go DEEPER with the correct 10mm tap and put a longer bolt in?

 

[dannymax]

Can you get a s/s nut on a longer bolt? Isn't there a little gusset there that could hide it fairly well? :confused2:

 

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ok, what's the standard bolt a little bigger than metric 10x1.25?

10x1.25?

The OEM bolt is 8mm. Next size up in imperial would be 3/8" I'm not sure there is enough meat in there to drill/tap for a 10mm bolt let alone 7/16".

I would try to run a 8mm tap in there to see if you can clean up the threads enough to reuse them.

 

[dannymax]

I would try to run a 8mm tap in there to see if you can clean up the threads enough to reuse them.

This from the guy with the new Craftsman thread restorer kit!! :rofl_200::rofl_200::rofl_200:

 

[tugla]

Can you get a s/s nut on a longer bolt? Isn't there a little gusset there that could hide it fairly well? :confused2:

+1

This from the guy with the new Craftsman thread restorer kit!! :rofl_200::rofl_200::rofl_200:

+1 lol

 

[tugla]

how much was your craftsman set? the 40 or 48 piece, just comparing prices here in canada?

 

[gamorg02]

i also found a gearwrench tap and die set which looks good, everything ratchets!

 

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how much was your craftsman set? the 40 or 48 piece, just comparing prices here in canada?

48 piece
$70

 

[Rand-5107]

Costco.com has a bigger set right now. Looks just like the sears set.

 

[VMAX NV]

So I tapped it with a cheap tap set from Harbour Freight tools and put a longer bolt and a locking washer on the bottom as far as it would go. If it falls out and I live, I'll probably to the Time-sert thing.