Kickstand woes

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chris kuba

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I took my kickstand off because one of the bolts kept coming loose and I wanted to put some thread lock on it. When I got it off I found that the threads on both bolts were just toast. Now they won't go back in. Is there and easy fix? Can I tap the holes and rethread the bolts?

 

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NGE

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you can ATTEMPT to retap the holes.... if you have the proper metric tap (which I am assuming you don't or you would know that tapping is your first and cheapest option)..

You MAY be forced to helicoil the hole, which involves drilling it out to a specific size and putting in an insert...

or you could just leave it off and claim that you have the bike MX'ed out... lol

 

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canyncarvr

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:think:
Given:
1. The threads on both bolts are toast.
2. Now they won't go back in.

Why is the first thing to do not resolve the problem with the bolt threads?

Get a couple of new bolts (correct size), chase the threads (with the correct tap) if needed.

 

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chris kuba

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I don't know what happened in there the way those bolts ended up. I wasn't sure if I could tap the aluminum thinking it might be too soft and possibly destroy it even more. I will buy two new bolts and a tap and give it a try. If it doesn't work I'll try those helicoils. Thanks for the insight.

 

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89kdx200rdr

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be sure to get the bolts from your dealer (there are other options but u need to use an oem bolt). they usually have some funky pitch. i think kawasaki does this so u have to buy them from them. and do put some threadlocker on when you get them in.

check here
http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandi..._id=305451&model_dept_name=KDX200(KDX200H5)US

 

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JasonWho

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chris kuba

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I just thought of another thing. Should I use thread lock? I know that when you mount aluminum wheels to your car you have to put that silvery goo on the brake rotor to keep the steel from bonding to the aluminum. Would this be the same with the steel bolt and the aluminum swing arm holes? I don't want them perminantly bonded together. Just a thought, I don't know.

 

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23jayhawk

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I don't use thread lock on the kickstand bolts, or on any dissimilar metal assembly.

 

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JasonWho

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89kdx200rdr

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use medium strength threadlock dude its red

 

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89kdx200rdr

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maybe its pink just read the bottle but use it

 

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chris kuba

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Thanks for the help. I'll use the red thread lock.

 

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GrassMaster

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As long as you heat up the loctite before you unscrew it you should be fine.

 

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CJS1

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The galvanic action or corrosion between the steel bolt and the aluminum is probably your problem if you get it chased out be sure to use the silvery goo.

 

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CJS1

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Does anyone know where the kickstand is supposed to mount on a 83 KDX 200 ?

 

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canyncarvr

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re: 'silvery goo'...

... is something along the line of Anti-Seize, Permatex brand.

Info here!

BTW, my 'red' loctite is in a pink bottle. Yeah...probably somewhat aged in tint, but pink nonetheless. It is 'high strength'. You will commonly need heat and/or air tools to get fasteners loose/off if you use red loctite. My 'blue' loctite is in a red bottle. It is 'medium strength.' Fasteners assembled with blue loctite can be taken apart using standard hand tools.

Loctite comes in red packaging, period. Don't confuse it with anything from Permatex.

I wouldn't use red Loctite on anything aluminum (swingarm). Blue will do just fine.

Tighten to torque spec. Check often.