fixing rear caliper on sportster
06-09-2013, 09:11 PM
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fixing rear caliper on sportster
i have a 2008 nightser 1200N . my rear caliper is stripped out for wear the bolt threads into the caliper . can i tap out the hole or how can fix it to save $180 on a new one !!!!
06-09-2013, 09:28 PM
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Get a heli-coil kit and repair the threads. Super simple
06-09-2013, 09:34 PM
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heli-coil kit is simple to install ? do i need to drill out hole so no threads and a smooth hole is left ?? got to remember how to do them kits , different / better than tapping threads ?
06-09-2013, 10:14 PM
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If you get the kit it comes with everything you will need Except tap handle.
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Anyone happen to know the thread size on this bolt ?
12-03-2013, 09:02 AM
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Answered my own question 12x1.25 Thanks for nothing
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If a 06 rear caliper will fit, I have one you can have for a fair price
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titus3:5
If a 06 rear caliper will fit, I have one you can have for a fair price
I just ordered a tap from amazon. If it doesn't work I will let you know
Thanks
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