I'm an idiot... - Page 2

the chi · 05-20-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by papapoi

Well ya know my number if ya need a hand. Friday i'm going to watch Indiana Jones :P.

I think I am going this weekend too, been DYING to see it...but most likely working the bar this friday, working the day job Saturday evening and Sunday is the only day I have for fun and repairs! ugh!

No Worries · 05-20-2008, 12:16 PM

Welcome to the club. I stripped out a bolt holding on my brake caliper to the fork. I got a Heli-coil kit from AAA Metric in Denver. Came with the correct drill, correct tap, stainless steel Heli-coils, and instructions.

papapoi · 05-20-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rae

I think I am going this weekend too, been DYING to see it...but most likely working the bar this friday, working the day job Saturday evening and Sunday is the only day I have for fun and repairs! ugh!

Well if ya wanna hang out or snatch out a gxsr Engine either works lol.

NONE_too_SOFT · 05-20-2008, 01:06 PM

Dont JB weld.

Helicoil will work.

have you tried a tap and dye set? i had a stripped fairing bolt on my new bike and just re-tapped the thing. screw didnt exactly fit perfect anymore but it will come in and out on its own with a little patience.

again, dont JB... jb weld is like ducttaping your fender back on. or cargo netting your headlight assembly back on. (too bad hes not here to defend himself)

the chi · 05-20-2008, 01:28 PM

i feel i should mention, I rarely use JB weld for anything...its kinda like super glue to me, if its possible, I can manage to glue myself or various odds and ends to whatever project I happen to be working on and completely jack it up...typically only an issue when it comes to adhesives tho, so rest assured, JB Weld will NOT be used on my bike at the present time...

Thank you everyone for the input, I greatly appreciate it!!

Trip · 05-20-2008, 01:44 PM

been there, done that, got the t-shirt

heli coil it

I broke a bolt trying to get it off my SV's sub fairing to replace the undertail. It was torqued on about 400x more than it should of been and snapped right off when I went to loosen it. Had to drill it out and heli coil it.

Captain Morgan · 05-20-2008, 02:22 PM

Hope you aren't like a guy I knew in the Air Force. We nicknamed him "The Destroyer." If it could be broken, he broke it. He once tried to replace a thermostat in his truck, proceeded to strip out the bolt and intake, then tried to drill and tap it. He managed to drill it ok, but then broke the tap off in the hole. Yes, the tap, the hardened steel tap.

the chi · 05-20-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

Hope you aren't like a guy I knew in the Air Force. We nicknamed him "The Destroyer." If it could be broken, he broke it. He once tried to replace a thermostat in his truck, proceeded to strip out the bolt and intake, then tried to drill and tap it. He managed to drill it ok, but then broke the tap off in the hole. Yes, the tap, the hardened steel tap.

No, im not that bad, typically I make a mistake only once, its usually fixable (unless I lose my temper), learn from it or a better way and it never happens again...and I am a master of "figuring", I can find out how something is done, sit and think on it for awhile and usually come up with an idiot proof way for me to do it. I learned a long time ago that if something can go wrong, it will...thus I strive to take all possible precautions, both before and during a job!! That guy must have had crazy skills to do that!

Trip · 05-20-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

Hope you aren't like a guy I knew in the Air Force. We nicknamed him "The Destroyer." If it could be broken, he broke it. He once tried to replace a thermostat in his truck, proceeded to strip out the bolt and intake, then tried to drill and tap it. He managed to drill it ok, but then broke the tap off in the hole. Yes, the tap, the hardened steel tap.

I am a lot like that with tools.

pickle.of.doom · 05-20-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

Hope you aren't like a guy I knew in the Air Force. We nicknamed him "The Destroyer." If it could be broken, he broke it. He once tried to replace a thermostat in his truck, proceeded to strip out the bolt and intake, then tried to drill and tap it. He managed to drill it ok, but then broke the tap off in the hole. Yes, the tap, the hardened steel tap.

LoL we have a guy like that in my classes at school. Nickname is "Hammer"

Ironically, he is the only student in the shop that is NOT allowed to pick up a hammer

05-20-2008, 12:16 PM	#12
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Welcome to the club. I stripped out a bolt holding on my brake caliper to the fork. I got a Heli-coil kit from AAA Metric in Denver. Came with the correct drill, correct tap, stainless steel Heli-coils, and instructions.

05-20-2008, 01:06 PM	#14
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	Dont JB weld. Helicoil will work. have you tried a tap and dye set? i had a stripped fairing bolt on my new bike and just re-tapped the thing. screw didnt exactly fit perfect anymore but it will come in and out on its own with a little patience. again, dont JB... jb weld is like ducttaping your fender back on. or cargo netting your headlight assembly back on. (too bad hes not here to defend himself)

05-20-2008, 02:22 PM	#17
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Hope you aren't like a guy I knew in the Air Force. We nicknamed him "The Destroyer." If it could be broken, he broke it. He once tried to replace a thermostat in his truck, proceeded to strip out the bolt and intake, then tried to drill and tap it. He managed to drill it ok, but then broke the tap off in the hole. Yes, the tap, the hardened steel tap.