Bugger, anyone got a helicoil kit at hand?

Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by ts, May 30, 2009.

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    ts Guest

    After having rebuilt the K forks last weekend, I noticed a slight weep
    of fork oil from one of the sliders the other day. Closer investigation
    revealed that one of the drain screw holes, whose threads already were
    damaged, now doesn't provide enough hold for the screw - i.e. new thread
    time. Does anyone in the SW London area have a Helicoil kit at hand, and
    time to have a go at the fork slider? I really had hoped to get the bike
    ready for the road for June, which is fast approaching . . . .
     
    ts, May 30, 2009
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    Dave Emerson Guest

    Are they 5 or 6mm?

    If 5, you can retap them as 6.
     
    Dave Emerson, May 30, 2009
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    ts Guest

    Outer diameter of screw thread is 6 mm.
     
    ts, May 30, 2009
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    Steve Parry Guest

    http://tinyurl.com/UKRM-helicoil

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    Steve Parry, May 30, 2009
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    ts Guest

    Thanks. Got the kit today [1], and now just back from a test ride.
    Sorted.

    [1] This eBay seller worringly had feedback like _delivery took nine
    days_, so i was worried if that little screw would screw up (sic) my
    plans for the weekend.
     
    ts, Jun 4, 2009
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