HELICOIL SET
Posted: 11 Jan 2008, 22:36
anyone know where i can get one at a sensible price??
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Posted: 12 Jan 2008, 09:11
what size you after m8? theres some individual size kits on fleabay.
Posted: 12 Jan 2008, 09:26
some 8mm exhausts studs have sheared on a bike ive got in 
was thinking of putting some of that putty metal stuff in the hole and re-tapping it but i dont know if it would stand the heat.
was thinking of putting some of that putty metal stuff in the hole and re-tapping it but i dont know if it would stand the heat.Posted: 12 Jan 2008, 09:37
Weaz`
you get what you pay for with helicoil kits mate, don`t scrimp on a kit mate as the cheaper sets inserts are crap and you just end up chasing a bigger hole
all the time. Until there is no more material to allow helicoiling.
you get what you pay for with helicoil kits mate, don`t scrimp on a kit mate as the cheaper sets inserts are crap and you just end up chasing a bigger hole
all the time. Until there is no more material to allow helicoiling.Posted: 12 Jan 2008, 09:53
thats whats bothering me, the stripped bolt holes dont really have room for error. its an old suzuki x7 (two stroke) and the cooling fins are very close to the holes and also if i drill too big, the hole will break through into the exhaust port. then i have a scrap barrel on my hands..
Posted: 12 Jan 2008, 10:40
wow an x7,, i had 4 of them as a young un 
one was the barry sheene replica with the full fairing and tank/seat unit.
i have a helicoil kit in the garage,, not sure if its 6 or 8mm so i'll have a look m8. if mine is 6mm then my m8 has an 8mm kit which i'm sure he'd help out with.
i'll get back later when i've been in the shed.
one was the barry sheene replica with the full fairing and tank/seat unit.i have a helicoil kit in the garage,, not sure if its 6 or 8mm so i'll have a look m8. if mine is 6mm then my m8 has an 8mm kit which i'm sure he'd help out with.
i'll get back later when i've been in the shed.
Posted: 12 Jan 2008, 11:10
nice one. yes i had a nostalgia attack not so long back so i just went out one day and came back with an x7 
needs restoring etc, but i got track day engine for it now..... 275cc ,ts125 pistons, ported, skimmed head,boyesen reeds and allspeeds 
needs restoring etc, but i got track day engine for it now..... 275cc ,ts125 pistons, ported, skimmed head,boyesen reeds and allspeeds Posted: 12 Jan 2008, 11:10
back in the day, my mate came round showing off his brand new rd250lc, very nice too but he just couldnt keep up with my x7. boy i was on first name terms with the local crank bearing shop.
Re: HELICOIL SET
Posted: 12 Jan 2008, 11:24
Hi, just in case things go bad ways 
, try this site: www.earlystocks.co.uk Loads of advice, people with spares and very helpfull. If you like bikes from the X7 era, the racing is great, as well .
, try this site: www.earlystocks.co.uk Loads of advice, people with spares and very helpfull. If you like bikes from the X7 era, the racing is great, as well .Posted: 12 Jan 2008, 11:37
can't find me kit m8 but heres a linky to a place that flogs em
http://www.workshopsupplies.co.uk/index1.html
i just typed in helicoil kits in google and theres loads, you may find one close to you or most do next day delivery if you need it quick.
http://www.workshopsupplies.co.uk/index1.html
i just typed in helicoil kits in google and theres loads, you may find one close to you or most do next day delivery if you need it quick.