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kick start cover
« on: March 26, 2012, 12:24:20 AM »
most of my bolts on the kick start coer are all striped out. do you guys thing a larger self taping screw well work.
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Re: kick start cover
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2012, 02:18:01 AM »
Don't try self taping. The cases will crack. Use a 1/4x20 tap to open the holes, and replace the bolts with 1/4x20. Just snug will do.
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Re: kick start cover
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2012, 02:57:52 AM »
..when you tighten, after thread repair..remember that you're squeezing the rubber seal...

..don't try to get metal-to-metal tight...
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