MotocycleWriter
Husqvarna
AA Class
So, the previous owner of my bike was an idiot or something. Among other things, the lower bolt holding on the footrest plate on the left side is stripped. I.e., the Torx star is shredded. I ordered a new bolt from KTM Parts and when it arrived I saw that it is pre-coated with a purple Locktite-like compound. I've drilled the bolt down the center to use a screw extractor but before I put some serious torque on it I wanted to ask about the thread lock. Will I need to put heat on the bolt and if so, how do I do it without bubbling the paint or damaging the fitting for the kickstand safety? (I know, I know, I should remove the kickstand safety.)
I'm predicting I'll have to drill out the entire bolt and put in a helicoil, which means I'll have to remove the upper bolt to and would like to avoid stripping it as well.
I'm predicting I'll have to drill out the entire bolt and put in a helicoil, which means I'll have to remove the upper bolt to and would like to avoid stripping it as well.