midlifecrisis Posted January 9, 2012 Report Posted January 9, 2012 I was taking my footpegs off to install new stainless bolts that are on the way, and I realized that the threaded part in the frame is holding the bolt very little, like it was stripped out in the past. Is there a safe way to redo this thread for a new bolt when it arrives? I do have a welder and a tap set, is it as simple as that? Quote
sheerider11 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Posted January 9, 2012 Tap it. Same thing happend to me, I just went one size bigger. Quote
midlifecrisis Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) Yeah, but the bolts are coming and I want them all to be the same size. Ive had enough of the bolts being a pile of mismatched rusty shit like the previous owner installed. Can I tap it and helicoil it? Will a helicoil even come this big, or will it hold me, Im 6'3" 210 lbs? Edited January 9, 2012 by midlifecrisis Quote
midlifecrisis Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Posted January 9, 2012 Yeah, I run nerfs and IMS pegs, I just want it correct. Im going to send the frame out for powdercoat soon, so I want it done before all that. Quote
Larry's Shee Posted January 9, 2012 Report Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) Don't know if you can find it, but I did see an example of someone on here that cut the old bung out and welded a new one in. Good luck on search Here: http://bansheehq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=79559&st=0&p=683588&hl=bung&fromsearch=1entry683588 Edited January 9, 2012 by Larry's Shee Quote
sidewayz Posted January 9, 2012 Report Posted January 9, 2012 id drill the hole bigger and weld in some round pipe , then re tap it for your new bolt . weld it on both sides , in / out . Quote
scuba147 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Posted January 9, 2012 had a buddy helicoil mine about 4 years ago--I will be powdercoating frame this year as well so hopefully bolt still goes in/out ok!! Quote
muggzy Posted January 9, 2012 Report Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) When I got my banshee, the previous owner brilliantly welded on the footpeg. I had to replace the front thread completely and was able to helicoil the back. It turns out the lug nuts are the same size thread (M10-1.0 i think, double check me on that) as the footpeg. Here's how I fixed it ... (with pics) http://www.exriders....threadid=441146 There was a member on here who had a small lathe. He cut off the threaded surface completely and turned a large piece of round stock, large enough to fit into the frame at the rear hole. It had a lip thick enough to replace the frame ends he cut off and he drilled and tapped a new hole into the center for the pegs then welded it in place. Very definitely better than the stock frame. But not much good if your problem is the front hole. Mine's holding up perfectly and I ride on my feet all the time on very rocky trails. I jump moderately too. Hope this helps. Edited January 9, 2012 by muggzy Quote
midlifecrisis Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Posted January 9, 2012 When I got my banshee, the previous owner brilliantly welded on the footpeg. I had to replace the front thread completely and was able to helicoil the back. It turns out the lug nuts are the same size thread (M10-1.0 i think, double check me on that) as the footpeg. Here's how I fixed it ... (with pics) http://www.exriders....threadid=441146 There was a member on here who had a small lathe. He cut off the threaded surface completely and turned a large piece of round stock, large enough to fit into the frame at the rear hole. It had a lip thick enough to replace the frame ends he cut off and he drilled and tapped a new hole into the center for the pegs then welded it in place. Very definitely better than the stock frame. But not much good if your problem is the front hole. Mine's holding up perfectly and I ride on my feet all the time on very rocky trails. I jump moderately too. Hope this helps. Nice tutorial Muggzy, I couldnt see the shots,but I definitely get the idea. My neighbour has all the tools youre talking about including the metal lathe, so Ill see what we can come up with. Thanks everyone for the ideas, Now Ive just got to get off my ass and try them out! Quote
muggzy Posted January 9, 2012 Report Posted January 9, 2012 Nice tutorial Muggzy, I couldnt see the shots,but I definitely get the idea. My neighbour has all the tools youre talking about including the metal lathe, so Ill see what we can come up with. Thanks everyone for the ideas, Now Ive just got to get off my ass and try them out! Not sure why you cant see the pics. Here they are in a nutshell. It helps to know what's in there. Good luck! The hole on the right has a helicoil in it. Quote
muggzy Posted January 9, 2012 Report Posted January 9, 2012 Nice tutorial Muggzy, I couldnt see the shots,but I definitely get the idea. My neighbour has all the tools youre talking about including the metal lathe, so Ill see what we can come up with. Thanks everyone for the ideas, Now Ive just got to get off my ass and try them out! Not sure why you cant see the pics. Here they are in a nutshell. It helps to know what's in there. Good luck! The hole on the right has a helicoil in it. Quote
midlifecrisis Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Posted January 9, 2012 Youre right, it did help, thanks for the extra effort! Quote
muggzy Posted January 9, 2012 Report Posted January 9, 2012 Youre right, it did help, thanks for the extra effort! Glad to help! It's nice to see another mid-lifer on a banshee Quote
midlifecrisis Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Posted January 11, 2012 Yeah, although I dont recover like I used to, lol. I saw a 71 year old on here yesterday! Thanks again for the help! Quote
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