stripped oil filter cover screw hole

[mrscullini]

hi there.
i have a technical questions i am hoping you can offer some advice.
i have an XR400, I stripped one of the oil filter cover screws (6mmx1mm thread).
is there any problem with repairing the thread with a Helicoil?
the threads that are stripped is the forward, closer to the front of the bike.
thanks for your time and input.

 

[Patman]

Nothing wrong with it if you can get it to work. I had a similar issue with one of the oil lines on my XR250/284 and the countershaft sprocket guard. The one I placed in the countershaft sprocket guard mounting hole worked perfectly (I was installing a Kiwi Case Saver) but the one on the oil line was nothing but a hassle. Mind you this was on a brand new side case as FedEx had cracked it when the engine was shipped so the bolt had been installed and removed exactly once. I finally pulled it off and took it to a local welder to have it TIG welded and then re-drilled and tapped.