I've managed to strip the threads in one of the captive nuts fixing the fairing to the tank on my 3AJ, i suspect the aftermarket/stainless bolts fitting by the previous owner (which look great) are harder than the original bolts and the steel of the tank and a few tank removals and fittings has finally worn/pulled the threads. I also suspect the other three bolts aren't far behind but since stripping the first i'm been much more careful.
It is currently secured with a couple of zip ties and a length of inner tube but i'd like to get it fixed.
Can anyone suggest a suitable repair? Rivnut?
Thanks
Tank / Fairing fixings
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Re: Tank / Fairing fixings
Yep very common problem, mine was toast on my old tank but the replacement tank had good thread thankfully.uglybassplayer wrote:Can anyone suggest a suitable repair?
Old shagged tank.
And the replacement (before sandblasing)
After sandblasting.
I would simply just over tap the thread, so i think from memory they are 6mm? go 8mm, you could just weld new nuts on but that means draining the tank & filling with water (no explosions)
I personally hate all these bodge fixes on the market (nutsert & helicoils) they never last.
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Re: Tank / Fairing fixings
With epoxy I glued a nut in. Longs fantastic.
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Re: Tank / Fairing fixings
Chimney nuts-either the slip on or the rivet on types.The rivet on can be fitted using countersunk rivets and then the lug stays the same height or the easier slip on. Pro bolt do them both but ebay will be cheaper.
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Re: Tank / Fairing fixings
Very good idea, buy that man a pint.Matt-Tenere wrote:Chimney nuts-either the slip on or the rivet on types.The rivet on can be fitted using countersunk rivets and then the lug stays the same height or the easier slip on. Pro bolt do them both but ebay will be cheaper.
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Re: Tank / Fairing fixings
Great, thanks!
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Re: Tank / Fairing fixings
They're 5mm, easy to tap out to 6mm MezMezo wrote:
I would simply just over tap the thread, so i think from memory they are 6mm? go 8mm
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Re: Tank / Fairing fixings
Now you remind me of courseGeoffD wrote:They're 5mm, easy to tap out to 6mm Mez
i know remember scratching around for 5mm in my box-o-shite, the only oddball size on the bike.Mezo.
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