Threads are gone........

ndbigfish · 01-29-2011, 11:15 PM

I lost the threads in one of the holes that holds the bolt that secures the driver's seat. Anybody been down this path? The obvious would be to open the hole up and tap it to the next size. But I would like to hear some other options. What about a Heli-coil?

**nomadtom69** · 01-29-2011, 11:33 PM

Do you have a Grasshopper back rest I read some where that someone was having problems with the bracket busting the paint around the hole

waterman · 01-29-2011, 11:34 PM

I don't know how thick the metal is in that area. My thoughts would be the heli-coil first and then do the drill and tap.

**MAS Tequila** · 01-30-2011, 07:41 AM

I just left it alone. I mean after all where is the seat going?

Mine has had only one bolt n it for 2 years now.

I know of one member (I won't mention names) who doesn't put either bolt in his.

MT

**ringadingh** · 01-30-2011, 08:56 AM

Me too, I havn't used the seat bolts the last couple years, I just carry them around in the beerbox. Around here Im not concerned about anyone stealing my seat, so its not proplem.

VulcanE · 01-30-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ndbigfish

I lost the threads in one of the holes that holds the bolt that secures the driver's seat. Anybody been down this path? The obvious would be to open the hole up and tap it to the next size. But I would like to hear some other options. What about a Heli-coil?

You probably would be OK with just the one screw, but if you really wanted both (and for them both to be the same size), I wouldn't use a Heli-coil. Heli-coils are good for something that you put together, and leave it together, but not for repeated assembling and disassembling (like putting your seat on and off). I would strongly recommend using a "Keensert". Keenserts are designed for repeated assembling and disassembling. You may be able to find them at a good auto parts store. Here's a link to explain them a little better. We get them from a fastener company called "Fastenall"
Click HERE to see what a keensert is.

cactusjack · 01-30-2011, 09:42 AM

I think it's just a nut under the fender that's welded in place. I doubt there is enough depth for a helicoil to work well. I'd tap the hole to the next size (7mm?) and use the appropriate bolt.

ndbigfish · 01-30-2011, 10:07 AM

Cliff,

I forgot about Keenserts. They are quite common on equipment and I have used them before too.

AlabamaNomadRider · 01-30-2011, 11:43 AM

I am with Scott, I would just do the rethread to the next size. Heli Coils can be a pain. I used them a lot at work.

VulcanE · 01-30-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ndbigfish

Cliff,

I forgot about Keenserts. They are quite common on equipment and I have used them before too.

That's one of the things I love about this forum, when a group puts their heads together, they can figure out just about anything, even if it's just dusting off cobwebs from the back of your mind.

Another option I just dusted the cobwebs off of, and would probably work even better in this application would be an "Allen Nut", but it also requires using a drill...... ::)

redjay · 01-30-2011, 04:45 PM

If all else fails you could drill out the stripped thread and put a nylock nut on the bolt from under the fender ? Not very convenient but as a last resort ?

**Top Cat** · 01-30-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I think it's just a nut under the fender that's welded in place. I doubt there is enough depth for a helicoil to work well. I'd tap the hole to the next size (7mm?) and use the appropriate bolt.

DO THIS. It is your best bet.

**coacha** · 01-30-2011, 06:26 PM

What bolts? :)

ndbigfish · 01-30-2011, 06:54 PM

Coach,

The ones in my 99' are still intact; it was the 03' that stripped.

**coacha** · 01-30-2011, 07:34 PM

I took mine out because I got tired of messing with them when I need to take the seat off. Haven't had an issue with it yet.

01-29-2011, 11:15 PM	#1
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Threads are gone........ I lost the threads in one of the holes that holds the bolt that secures the driver's seat. Anybody been down this path? The obvious would be to open the hole up and tap it to the next size. But I would like to hear some other options. What about a Heli-coil? __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	Threads are gone........ Do you have a Grasshopper back rest I read some where that someone was having problems with the bracket busting the paint around the hole __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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01-29-2011, 11:34 PM	#3
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Threads are gone........ I don't know how thick the metal is in that area. My thoughts would be the heli-coil first and then do the drill and tap. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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01-30-2011, 07:41 AM	#4
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Threads are gone........ I just left it alone. I mean after all where is the seat going? Mine has had only one bolt n it for 2 years now. I know of one member (I won't mention names) who doesn't put either bolt in his. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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01-30-2011, 08:56 AM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Threads are gone........ Me too, I havn't used the seat bolts the last couple years, I just carry them around in the beerbox. Around here Im not concerned about anyone stealing my seat, so its not proplem. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-30-2011, 09:42 AM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Threads are gone........ I think it's just a nut under the fender that's welded in place. I doubt there is enough depth for a helicoil to work well. I'd tap the hole to the next size (7mm?) and use the appropriate bolt. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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01-30-2011, 10:07 AM	#8
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Threads are gone........ Cliff, I forgot about Keenserts. They are quite common on equipment and I have used them before too. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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01-30-2011, 11:43 AM	#9
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Threads are gone........ I am with Scott, I would just do the rethread to the next size. Heli Coils can be a pain. I used them a lot at work. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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01-30-2011, 04:45 PM	#11
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,928	Threads are gone........ If all else fails you could drill out the stripped thread and put a nylock nut on the bolt from under the fender ? Not very convenient but as a last resort ?
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01-30-2011, 06:26 PM	#13
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Threads are gone........ What bolts? :) __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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01-30-2011, 06:54 PM	#14
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Threads are gone........ Coach, The ones in my 99' are still intact; it was the 03' that stripped. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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01-30-2011, 07:34 PM	#15
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Threads are gone........ I took mine out because I got tired of messing with them when I need to take the seat off. Haven't had an issue with it yet. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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