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  • Stripped thread repair on fork brace?

    I baught a torazzi fork brace on ebay. When I went to install it I found threads stripped on the right side clamp. My question is, is it possible to repair these threads with heli-coils? there doesn't look like a lot of metal surounding the threaded hole and I don't know what size I would need. I have asked the seller if he will refund the purchase if they can not be repaired. Aslo because of the stress on this area, would heli-coils hold? Please if anyone knows about this or have tried it, I would apreciate any info. Thanks
    Dan
    80XS1100G (Ebaybe) Whidbey Island, WA
    Lightning of 4 is better than thunder of 2.
    I always wanted a Harley. Not anymore! XS11 rules!

  • #2
    JB Weld, drill, and tap
    Pat Kelly
    <p-lkelly@sbcglobal.net>

    1978 XS1100E (The Force)
    1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
    2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
    1999 Suburban (The Ship)
    1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
    1968 F100 (Valentine)

    "No one is totally useless. They can always be used as a bad example"

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    • #3
      Thanks Pat, I will make that first consideration on list of possibles. I have used JB Weld before, drilled and tapped, but am concerned about the stress load since it is the clamp screw/bolt receiver threads. I will need a good machine shop, I don't have a drill press to make sure the drilled hole is true.
      80XS1100G (Ebaybe) Whidbey Island, WA
      Lightning of 4 is better than thunder of 2.
      I always wanted a Harley. Not anymore! XS11 rules!

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      • #4
        If enough metal around hole
        would tap it out to next size bolt that would fit.
        Be it metric or sae


        mro

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        • #5
          I would need to see a picture of the hole in question to give you an educated reply.

          If there's enough meat there to tap it to the next size up hole, then there is enough space for a healicoil.

          If it were mine, I'd do like you and pursue a return for refund.

          Geezer
          Hi my name is Tony and I'm a bikeoholic.

          The old gray biker ain't what he used to be.

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          • #6
            I live in Enumclaw and will be home all weekend while the family is away. I have a milling machine, drill press and metric taps, welders...

            we can fix it.

            All it will cost you is gas to get here.

            PM me if you'd like me to help.

            Cheers!
            Andy Newell,
            Enumclaw, WA
            03 BMW K1200RSA (Dread Zeppelin)
            1996 Triumph Tiger

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            • #7
              I bow to all.
              I got a great reply back from the seller. He said he didn't know it was stripped. He is willing to refund the purchase price, ($35.00). I want to try to fix if possible. This brace has a single allen head screw on each side of clamps. I'm not sure if I can post a picture but I think there is very little metal around both pieces to be able to re-tap to next size.

              Andrew- Have to check with SWMBO about a trip to Enumclaw this weekend, have to get the roof on the front porch before we get rain again. (I think the fork brace is more important!) I will PM you if I can make it. I haven't even taken the bike off the island yet!
              80XS1100G (Ebaybe) Whidbey Island, WA
              Lightning of 4 is better than thunder of 2.
              I always wanted a Harley. Not anymore! XS11 rules!

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              • #8
                Can you drill all the way through and use a longer bolt with a nut?
                Pat Kelly
                <p-lkelly@sbcglobal.net>

                1978 XS1100E (The Force)
                1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
                2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
                1999 Suburban (The Ship)
                1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
                1968 F100 (Valentine)

                "No one is totally useless. They can always be used as a bad example"

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                • #9
                  alumiweld

                  this is a solid fix. The company is now online.
                  MDRNF
                  79F.....Not Stock
                  80G......Not Stock Either....In the works

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                  • #10
                    How many here have used fork braces? Do they really stiffen it up that much? I am thinking about putting on a set.
                    1979 XS1100F (runnin the wheels off it)
                    1979 XS650 (ran the wheels off it)
                    1976 CB550F (ran the wheels off it)

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                    • #11
                      Hey Doug,

                      Well, TKAT once stated that he had sold about 1,000 of them over the years!! Here's just one of many threads singing the praises for his product!
                      TKAT FORK BRACE thread .
                      T.C.
                      T. C. Gresham
                      81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
                      79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
                      History shows again and again,
                      How nature points out the folly of men!

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                      • #12
                        fork brace

                        here's the one I put on last year. It really does improve handling, and gives a more stable feel to the road...chop
                        MDRNF
                        79F.....Not Stock
                        80G......Not Stock Either....In the works

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                        • #13
                          My tarozzi fork brace is basically the same design and mounting as the photo posted here by xschop except the joining brace bar is a solid piece. You can see that there could be some problems with drilling the hole all the way through. The clamp bolt heads are recessed and it would need machining a flat shoulder for the nut and washer to seat. May be possible, but once drilled and not work, I guess I would need alumiweld. I did see the web site for the alumiweld. These are all good ideas, I need to pick one to try or get off the pot (Toilet). Will post results
                          Thanks guys
                          Dan
                          80XS1100G (Ebaybe) Whidbey Island, WA
                          Lightning of 4 is better than thunder of 2.
                          I always wanted a Harley. Not anymore! XS11 rules!

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