Slight Problem...

The BeefMeister · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Just took the old crappy rusty exhaust off my bike and put the original back on. It went back no problem but when I started the bike up, one of the exhaust header bolts fell out. Picked the bolt up and it was covered with the inner thread. I'm a bit stuck without the bike now and need it sorted ASAP.
So anyone got any ideas of what I need to do to get the bolt in?
Will I need to get the inner thread piece re-threaded?

Thanks in advance.

P.S. The bike is a Sachs XTC125, 2 stroke model.
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Trixie · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Karma :

I think a helicoil is the way to go in this instance. Have a word with your local friendly bike mechanic. It shouldn't take too long to do.
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The BeefMeister · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Similar thing happened to my mates bike a while back and we asked the local bike shop how much they'd charge. We walked away. For a quick 10-15 minute job, they wanted something stupid like £100+. Guess I'll have to shop around.

Cheers
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Trixie · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Karma :

Woah! Definitely shop around. That shop was taking the p*ss!!
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The BeefMeister · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

I think I'll have to!
Pretty gutted, only just got my bike back yesterday and today when I wanna take it out...I can't!
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Odie · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Karma :

I have an M6 + M8 + M10 fine heli-coil kits, if you are near derby i can do it for you for £5 or you can by a heli-coil kit for £30.
They come with 10 inserts and you can buy more if you run out.
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ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

sounds like it was already helicoiled & it fell out....

Odie · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Karma :

Probably not done properly Rolling Eyes

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The BeefMeister · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

No where near Derby I'm afraid. Sad

I had a look at kits earlier on and it could possibly be the way forward. Could come in handy at some other stage.
Was it worth the £30 Odie?
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Odie · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Karma :

Yes they are worth it, one kit does one size, so an M6 kit does M6 etc.
They are well worth it, follow the instruction and you cannot go wrong, been using them now for the last 20+ years, also used to sell them, never had a problem with the kits just some of the twits that used them! Wink

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The BeefMeister · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Cheers. I might just invest in a kit. Smile

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