Having some bad luck........ Need some opinions please

[tn_trail_rider]

I have let the kdx rest for this week to change out some bad fork seals. I thought I would go ahead and change the trans fluid and I stripped some threads out the drain. I was wondering if it would be worth using heli-coil or just having it tapped to next size up? Seems from what I read that taking a bolt in and out a couple of times and the heli-coil don't last long. They seem to be kinda pricey to have to use them a couple of times a year.

 

[julien_d]

Heli-coil will work great if you install it correctly. It does involve drilling and tapping the hole though. It's really your choice. I had the same problem and found a slightly longer bolt of the same diameter and thread pitch and it holds securely.

 

[_JOE_]

The heli-coil should be stronger than the aluminum cases you put it in. In other words, harder to strip out.

 

[tn_trail_rider]

I'll go ahead and give that a try, Be back on the trails alot sooner. Thanks for the input guys.

 

[tn_trail_rider]

Installed today and it works perfect. Should have came with steel thread inserts from the factory, but oh well. Now just got to work on the forks.

 

[IndyMX]

When I install Helicoils, I'll ususally put red Loctite on the helicoil first.. That should keep it from moving in the threads, making it a bit stronger.

Then again, I'm probably just wasting thread locker.. ;)

 

[mudpack]

Should have came with steel thread inserts from the factory,

Should have come with a factory-trained technician to change oil.

 

[james.keaton]

TN_TRAIL_RIDER where in TN are you located? Me, my brother-in-law, and a buddy all went riding at Royal Blue this Sunday. We had a blast and spent about 6.5 to 7 hours up there. If you are around this area then let me know and we could all hook up. There is normally 5 of us that go. I am the slowest but hell I have only been trail riding 6 times in the woods, but I still have as much fun if not more that the guys we ride with.

 

[tn_trail_rider]

TN_TRAIL_RIDER where in TN are you located? Me, my brother-in-law, and a buddy all went riding at Royal Blue this Sunday. We had a blast and spent about 6.5 to 7 hours up there. If you are around this area then let me know and we could all hook up. There is normally 5 of us that go. I am the slowest but hell I have only been trail riding 6 times in the woods, but I still have as much fun if not more that the guys we ride with.

I live 40 minutes from royal blue but have never been on any of the trails. There are so many trails where I live that I always have rode around here. Have you heard of brimstone recreation?I live in winfield, which is on the tn/ky line. I wouldn't mind meeting up but I don't have a way of hauling my bike, I would have to borrow my step dads truck.

 

[james.keaton]

I really like royal blue, but me and my brother-in-law have been wanting to go up to brimstone, so maybe we can meet up there. Are you a member of VolunteerRiders?

 

[mudpack]

Re; last three posts:.....two words: Private Messaging.

 

[james.keaton]

its alright it is his thread

 

[james.keaton]

I just didn't think about it is all