Bought a Mustang motorcycle seat today for real short money...300 dollar seat for 100 bucks..thing looks mint but I digress

Went to install it today and found that one of the threads is stripped Well it was partially working until I decided to get all crazy with it and used a ratchet thinking I could just force it on...bad idea

So now I have a totally stripped bracket...some guys on another forum suggested bringing it to a mechanic or a machine shop and having them rethread it using a tap...


This concept is foreign to me...they say easy job...I take a look at it and say yah right! I look and see a messed up hole where threads used to be and now that hole is a bit larger from me playing superman with the ratchet. Not sure how after they retap it the same size bolt can be used?




Anyone familiar with this process?



Goose

 

If the bracket is thick enough, it could be re-tapped to the next size. May be a thin bracket with a nut welded on. There is also a fix-it called a helicoil. Looks like a mini coil spring...kinda depends on the bracket how you go about fixing it. If the same size bolt is required, can the seat be easily disassembled?

 

So I have to assume this is a mount for the seat.

There are fixits called thread inserts (Heli-Coil, Etc.) that come in kit form. Basically, you need to now the thread size. 10mm, etc and the thread pitch. If you have the bolt, a parts store can assist here. Then using the designated drill size, you drill the stripped portion out, use the supplied special tap,then install the thread insert. It will restore the hole back to the original size. Perhaps you can post a pic of what you are trying to fix.

 

You need to use a helicoil repair. You drill it out and tap it for a helicoil thread insert. This is pretty easy if you have any mechanical aptitude (ask a mechanically inclined friend otherwise) here is an example on eBay, for a specific thread. Take one of the fasteners in to a good hardware store and explain what you want to do. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Perma-Coil-1...QQcmdZViewItem

 

Here are some pics...it looks like there is an insert in there already??








Goose

 

That is a crimped in nut. It could be knocked out and replaced, or a nut welded in place of it.

I've used JB weld, fill it in, drill and tap, but not for something load bearing.

btw, I rebuild industrial equipment for a living, I do this sort of thing all day.

 

I thought it was an insert..so Mongo...easy fix? Who would you recommend I bring it to? (machine shop, motorcycle dealer etc?)


Thanks


Goose

 

Called Mustang this morning and they are going to send me out a new bracket at no cost. I just need to pop rivet the new one on.

That says a lot about that company even though I bought the seat 2nd hand.......

I think I will be doing a lot more business with them


Goose

 

An honest company supports their products. That bracket likely cost them a buck, but they now have a loyal customer.

 

See, it worked, all they wanted to do is make you a loyal customer. I love these stories.