G oog le Buell 1125R Forum | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile


Buell Forum » 1125R Superbike Board » Archive through October 12, 2013 » Lower front fairing stay rant « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Kruizen
Posted on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 06:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So it looked like the hole was stripping out on one of the lower front fairing stay bolt holes. Turns out that it was a heli-coil working its way out of the hole, both sides came like this from the factory.

I mean really a helicoil from the factory. the threads that are in there after removing the coil is m7 1.0 so its off to the store to find something that fits.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jimustanguitar
Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 08:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

In their defense, you stripped a replaceable heli-coil. It's possible that it's an intentional weak point so that you don't damage the casting in a crash.

I know it's a reach, but stranger things have happened : )
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Kruizen
Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 08:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just seems weird. Yes I consider it a ground contact point, but the pointed metal stay would probably snap before the stock plastic fairing pulled strong enough to rip the bolt out, without pulling the bolt thru the plastic.

Just the little things that bug me about this bike. It seems like everytime I go to button it back up for the next track day, something else is weird.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jdugger
Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 08:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Timesert
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Johndb
Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 11:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Kruizen, did you purchase the bike new from a dealer (maybe PO did it), or was it ever in for dealer service where someone might have stripped and then "fixed" it without telling you? I bought my '08 1125R used, and it has several oddities (example, a diamond blue swingarm with factory spool mounts).
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Kruizen
Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 02:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nope new, have only let the dealer change the oil once.

Not a biggey just going to tap them to a 8x1.25 then I can buy bolts easily at ace.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Kruizen
Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 02:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Scratch that just found the inserts at ace
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Kevmean
Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 03:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It is actually a good practice to fit an insert into aluminium as in general the insert will be far harder wearing as the components are unbolted and rebolted than the aluminium itself would be.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Pmjolly
Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 10:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That fairing stay is not aluminum. Don't ever heat it with a map gas torch. Don't ask me how I know. Haha
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jdugger
Posted on Friday, September 13, 2013 - 07:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Fairing is a cast Mg piece...
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Sprintst
Posted on Friday, September 13, 2013 - 09:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Absolutely nothing wrong with having an insert from the factory.

I'd prefer it to the threaded aluminum parts like the aluminum brackets that hold the radiators
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a public posting area. Enter your username and password if you have an account. Otherwise, enter your full name as your username and leave the password blank. Your e-mail address is optional.
Password:
E-mail:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration