Tapped Out

[hammer]

Don't you hate when you cross thread in a bolt. Those bolts that hold on the right side cover are soft threaded or maybe I am soft headed. So I am finalizing my new wiring harness changes and I am rushed to get the side cover on. Excuse right there.

That's when having easy outs and a tap and die kit comes in handy. I was surprised how calmly I took the mini-disaster. Got the bolt out with a bolt extractor and man those stock bolts are soft crap. I "tapped out" with a #6mmx1 and all is good now. I even found a replacement bolt in the box of spares.

Now, off to Mexico. Sun, tequila, Pacifico.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Glad you had the bolt extractor. Sounds like everything went smoothly.

[rickyboy]

Ciao my friend. I thought you left already. Have a good one. We'll get together when you rtn.

[ringadingh]

Good that you fixed it easily. Some guys just force the bolt in and end up with a stripped out hole.
A few weeks ago I had my fairing off and when I was reassembling it three of the holes had to be chased with a tap.
That all came out nice but didn't feel right on the way back in.
Now all is good again.