Need help with bolts..

bparks23 · 03-23-2012, 07:50 PM

Ok so brief history, grab bar screws stripped out like 4 times, got tired of tapping them, so I said f-ck and put in some helicoils. I went to the next size up, which is an m9. If anyone knows metric, NO ONE makes or sells an m9 bolt. So FML, anyways, my next option is going to be slightly drill and tap the helicoils to the next biggest standard size. Or possible make some m10's into some m9's. But before I do, I figured I'd ask on here if anyone has any or knows where I can buy these f'ing bolts. I need at least 4 M9x1.25 by at least 40mm. I'd like to buy like 8 so if I have any future f- ups I have spares. I've tried all the sites mcmaster.com, fastenal, napa(who sells the friggin m9 helicoil kit, but no m9 bolts), etc... I am in a jam so any help is appreciated. Thanks guys.

spize909 · 03-23-2012, 08:27 PM

Call these guys!
Home - SO CAL BOLT
if they don't have them, they can get them.

I can't really picture it right now, but is there any reason you can't through-bolt it?

kfxguy · 03-23-2012, 10:32 PM

Throw those heli coil pieces of junk in the trash. Go to grainger and get these:

Threaded Insert, M8x1.25mm, PK 5 - Self Locking Inserts - Thread Insert - 4ZE42 : Grainger Industrial Supply

They are way better. This is what I use.

bparks23 · 03-23-2012, 11:40 PM

I guess I could drill them out?

z4oo · 03-23-2012, 11:46 PM

Im not sure what the bolts look like or how they mount because I have an 03 but I'm guessing you can do what spize said and just drill it out and run a bolt all the way threw. Im guessing they have a nut welded to the frame? My head stay stripped so I drilled them all out and through bolted those.

stunmai · 03-23-2012, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bparks23

I guess I could drill them out?

Just lift the starting edge of the coil out with an awl or scribe, grab it with a needle nose or vise grips and pull the coil out, it will unwind as it comes out.

ridin434 · 03-24-2012, 12:00 PM

Drill it a bit size or two about m10, and put in some m10 bolts with nuts. Can't strip it anymore lol.

bparks23 · 03-24-2012, 05:57 PM

KFXGuy, if I already have m9 helicoils in there, the ones you posted will be to small wont they?

03-23-2012, 07:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
bparks23 :::LT500 Rider::: Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,076	Need help with bolts.. Ok so brief history, grab bar screws stripped out like 4 times, got tired of tapping them, so I said f-ck and put in some helicoils. I went to the next size up, which is an m9. If anyone knows metric, NO ONE makes or sells an m9 bolt. So FML, anyways, my next option is going to be slightly drill and tap the helicoils to the next biggest standard size. Or possible make some m10's into some m9's. But before I do, I figured I'd ask on here if anyone has any or knows where I can buy these f'ing bolts. I need at least 4 M9x1.25 by at least 40mm. I'd like to buy like 8 so if I have any future f- ups I have spares. I've tried all the sites mcmaster.com, fastenal, napa(who sells the friggin m9 helicoil kit, but no m9 bolts), etc... I am in a jam so any help is appreciated. Thanks guys. __________________ 2006 Arctic Cat DVX 400 --UNDER CONSTRUCTION--

03-23-2012, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
spize909 Forum Search Police Chief Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,887	Call these guys! Home - SO CAL BOLT if they don't have them, they can get them. I can't really picture it right now, but is there any reason you can't through-bolt it? __________________ 2005 Z-400 Mine (AKA "WHITE LIGHTNING") *January* *2011 QOTM* 2004 Z-400 Brad'Z *October 2011 QOTM* http://www.suzukicentral.com/forums/...tm-winner.html 2004 Z-400 Wife's 1996 Sandsprite IV (sandrail) MINE Sponsors: Coors Light.............I sponsor them! *Life is tough...........it's tougher if you're stupid.*

03-23-2012, 10:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
kfxguy :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 9,377	Throw those heli coil pieces of junk in the trash. Go to grainger and get these: Threaded Insert, M8x1.25mm, PK 5 - Self Locking Inserts - Thread Insert - 4ZE42 : Grainger Industrial Supply They are way better. This is what I use. __________________ OCTOBER 2009 QOTM KFX525 +10mm stroker, 96mm ice cube Hsr 48mm carb, big custom webs, ported and welded head, titanium valves, titanium wrist pin. A few more things. Pics: http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...892484F83D.jpg http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...891F3BE7DF.jpg

03-23-2012, 11:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
bparks23 :::LT500 Rider::: Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,076	I guess I could drill them out? __________________ 2006 Arctic Cat DVX 400 --UNDER CONSTRUCTION--

03-23-2012, 11:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
z4oo :::LT500 Rider::: Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,130	Im not sure what the bolts look like or how they mount because I have an 03 but I'm guessing you can do what spize said and just drill it out and run a bolt all the way threw. Im guessing they have a nut welded to the frame? My head stay stripped so I drilled them all out and through bolted those. __________________ 2003 z400 currently set up for rubber ice racing. Siped Hoosiers, -3" Swingarm, Adjustable Subframe, ASR +2 +1 Arms, +.5" stem, 5mm hotrods crank, 94mm JE 13:1, Ported Head, Web Cams, Kibblewhite Valves/Springs, Straight Bored 43mm FCR, FCI Intake. Woods Quad, current build thread: http://www.suzukicentral.com/forums/...uad-build.html

03-24-2012, 12:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
ridin434 :::Z-250 Rider::: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Deerwood, MN Posts: 441	Drill it a bit size or two about m10, and put in some m10 bolts with nuts. Can't strip it anymore lol. __________________ 2004 z434 CW 434 400EX boot HIDs Lexx w/ FMF Powerbomb head pipe Longhorn Clutch lever w/reverse OSHC's DRZe kit YFZ calipers

03-24-2012, 05:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
bparks23 :::LT500 Rider::: Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,076	KFXGuy, if I already have m9 helicoils in there, the ones you posted will be to small wont they? __________________ 2006 Arctic Cat DVX 400 --UNDER CONSTRUCTION--

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