34nineteen
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Take it to a machine shop and ask them to helicoil it.
Easy peasy lemon squeezie
Easy peasy lemon squeezie
Ok...I Effed Up
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kdawg302000
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Ok wait...isnt that something I can do? I mean, if I eff it up, i can just buy a new cover right? I feel like I watched a few diffefent videos on that when i did the oil drain, but maybe im wrong. Is it cheaper/easier just to have a machinest do it? Or could I give it a go? It looks like i can get one of those helicoil setups, pretty cheap online and even get a whole kit with multiple coils for a hundred bucks or so from summit.
I mean, I am Man...I fix thing
I mean, I am Man...I fix thing
njloco
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" I mean I am a man......I fix things " while this may be true, your now a Californian and that saying doesn't apply there on the west coast, just ask Cooter.
kdawg302000
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Haha...touche!
Cooter
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It's just so depressing that I agree with that:upset:
kdawg302000
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Ok, so i ordered the helicoil...but i have the primary in my cart, incase i mess it up.
34nineteen
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If you've never done this before, you'll probably want to practice on a piece of scrap. Replacement coils are cheap.
kdawg302000
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Im going to attack this, today. The kit came with like 10 coils. Should be interesting.
Cooter
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FYI, just use one. Seriously, I've seen people try. It seems like its not long enough but don't be tempted to out think it.
1) Drill it square and centered,
2) lube with penetrant or hopefully tapping fluid,
3) put in the tap carefully centered,
4) get it started SQUARE to the hole,
5) if it starts to bind up, back off 3/4" of a turn to clear the chips before going further,
6) clean and degrease well,
7) a couple big drops of red (241) Loctite on the outside of the heli-coil,
8) install with the 'tool' until the end is almost flush with the inside,
9) break off the tip thing
10) Don't mess with it until its dry!
11) re-install according to the steps in the service manual that of course you printed out and have with you in the garage.
12) Enjoy beer while Instagramming pics of your manly repair
1) Drill it square and centered,
2) lube with penetrant or hopefully tapping fluid,
3) put in the tap carefully centered,
4) get it started SQUARE to the hole,
5) if it starts to bind up, back off 3/4" of a turn to clear the chips before going further,
6) clean and degrease well,
7) a couple big drops of red (241) Loctite on the outside of the heli-coil,
8) install with the 'tool' until the end is almost flush with the inside,
9) break off the tip thing
10) Don't mess with it until its dry!
11) re-install according to the steps in the service manual that of course you printed out and have with you in the garage.
12) Enjoy beer while Instagramming pics of your manly repair
34nineteen
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Worst case, just practice on a piece of wood or something. You have 10 inserts and burning off one or two isn’t a bad thing if you want to build some confidence and/or experience before doing the real deal. Plus you can buy more inserts (they’re relatively cheap.
If you can’t get under the swingarm with your drill and hit, consider this. Get a pair of matching jackstands and go to Home Depot and get a long steel rod that will fit through the rear axle (as close as possible). Then you can lift the rear end fairly high and still have it fairly laterally secure. If you’re concerned about the axle sliding from side to side, a pair of large washers and some hose clamps can help secure it.
I use this technique for a lot of repairs, especially my S1 which doesn’t like my rear paddock stands.
If you can’t get under the swingarm with your drill and hit, consider this. Get a pair of matching jackstands and go to Home Depot and get a long steel rod that will fit through the rear axle (as close as possible). Then you can lift the rear end fairly high and still have it fairly laterally secure. If you’re concerned about the axle sliding from side to side, a pair of large washers and some hose clamps can help secure it.
I use this technique for a lot of repairs, especially my S1 which doesn’t like my rear paddock stands.
Cooter
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I thought it was the primary cover? It should be clamped to the bench.
Heres what 34:19 is talking about:
Any long hard scrap that fits in the hole of the axle will do the job.
https://www.buellxb.com/forum/showthread.php?53809-Cooter-makes-a-handy-XB-rear-stand-mount
Edit: looks like the last pic of it on the stands disappeared? But it works.
Heres what 34:19 is talking about:
Any long hard scrap that fits in the hole of the axle will do the job.
https://www.buellxb.com/forum/showthread.php?53809-Cooter-makes-a-handy-XB-rear-stand-mount
Edit: looks like the last pic of it on the stands disappeared? But it works.
kdawg302000
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Oh, well...bad news is, i didnt read any of this until now and cant promise, its perfect.
Good news is that im done and the leak is gone.
Not so sure news, is that it apears to be holding up. I followed a couple videos i saw on the ole world wide web.
I bought a motorcycle lift at harbor freight and did the oil drain last week. Today, i buckled down and did the primary cover. I rode it around town a bit today, and no leaks...yet. No, i didnt take any pics of the process. I gotta start doing that.
All seems well for the moment. I can answer any questions about the process, but im sure you guys know, way better than i do.
Good news is that im done and the leak is gone.
Not so sure news, is that it apears to be holding up. I followed a couple videos i saw on the ole world wide web.
I bought a motorcycle lift at harbor freight and did the oil drain last week. Today, i buckled down and did the primary cover. I rode it around town a bit today, and no leaks...yet. No, i didnt take any pics of the process. I gotta start doing that.
All seems well for the moment. I can answer any questions about the process, but im sure you guys know, way better than i do.
Cooter
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Pics or it didn't...
JK. Hey congrats! no leak= total win. Give a hearty Tim Allen grunt you testosterone oozing Alpha male:eagerness:
JK. Hey congrats! no leak= total win. Give a hearty Tim Allen grunt you testosterone oozing Alpha male:eagerness:
