Hi All Somehow managed to strip both bolt holes on the clutch slave. Is there a preferred method to fix this - helicoil, etc? Something you could do at home, or am I best taking this in? Any thoughts appreciated https://picasaweb.google.com/112823491290233002556/ScubaReg#5722875739089721026
Same topic (stripped slave) came up over at ktmtalk last week in the RFS forum, the guys there who are professional engine builders all recommended timesert rather than helicoil for longevity reasons You need to be able to drill straight. Obviously this is made easier by the existing hole but i would have thought some kind of guide would help (interested to hear others suggestions). Anyways, I think you should be able to do it yourself.
I used heli coils on my 09 MXZ 800 Chain Case. The magnesium case had all it's bolt holes suseptable to stripping...and sure enuf mine did when I changed the gear oil. I use a helicoil in two of the holes, and it held up just fine for 8000 kms. I can see how those holes can strip easily on the slave. Lots of water and gunk in and around there. Definetely dab some never seize on the new ones.
Went with the helicoil and it worked out fine. Can see how the timesert is a better system, but for some reason a timesert M6 kit in Canada is $210, vs. $60 in the US. Helicoil could be had locally Thanks for the help
Was really easy to widen the holes for the helicoils as the drill bit size was 1/4", not much material was removed. Keeping the hand drill level and straight was on my mind, but used a small mirror with a hole in it for the bottom hole which allowed you to see the bit was straight by its reflection..and for the top hole used an L bracket to level it in one plane, and eyeballed for the other. Fingers crossed, but it worked out just fine.
