I'll have to check out Timeserts for future repairs.
Type: Posts; User: sparkycat
I'll have to check out Timeserts for future repairs.
Finished. Dab of blue loctite on the nut for insurance with the lock washer. Rock solid. Stand swings forward and feels great. Thanks all!
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This displays the actual depth of the existing 5/16" hole on my '06 Uly. YMMV
While JB Weld is curing I adjusted the pivot pin to gain full range movement of stand into forward position
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Muffler was looking sad so a coat of BBQ black
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Pics
Initial Helicoil breakdown.
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Uly on lift for work
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Damage done by Helicoil repair and failure
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As I put the stand back together, is there any use to the small diameter "pin" at the top of the pivot pin? It seems to keep the S-shaped spring bracket from completely moving forward keeping the...
I went with plan A.5 Bolt holes drilled and tapped for 3/8" NC studs. The holes were so big 3/4" in that I'd have needed a 7/16" bolt to get full threads for a bolt. I went to a smaller stud and...
What would the largest size bolt I'd want to try to tap the bosses for? Either SAE or Metric.
Plan A - Drill out to next larger size bolt and tap. Drill out stand mount holes to match.
Plan...
Upon 1st read it seemed like alot to go through...Makes more sense to setup a better work space and do a very thorough job since it may be a one time shot on an aluminum engine case that I'd like to...
Was thinking the same, check.
I'd thought about fabbing up an extra tab onto the stand mount that might bolt to a boss welded to the muffler. Still tossing it around...
Thank you!
Just got a '06 XB12X with a wobbly stand. Before I could look into it more, down it went. A previous owner had Helicoiled the Case holes with the short version and what looks like 3/4" bolts. ...