thanks rm_guy i didnt spring for the swingarm buddy although found out it will also work for 4 strokes. i just decided to bring it to a local shop where i used to work fish the bit out, fill the hole, redrill and retap it so its just like new. anyways i will have to keep the swingarm buddy in mind especially if im out on the trails or something seems like a real quick fix rather then doing it the way i did. greatly appreciate the info this is the first time this has ever happened so with buying any used bike im sure im going to run into a snag or 2 reworking it.