Mikey-uk Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 (edited) Heya guys, as many of the people from Reading know I'm in dire need of a helicoil.I've had a look on eBay for some M4 coil kits but there's too much choice, can anyone point me in the right direction? Cheers Edited December 27, 2009 by Mikey-uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh barker Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Heya guys, as many of the people from Reading know I'm in dire need of a helicoil.I've had a look on eBay for some M4 coil kits but there's too much choice, can anyone point me in the right direction? Cheersif its for your 4 bolt mounts (which a lot of people need its a m5)take it to a engineer/mechanic, whoevers got one and get it sorted mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullapool Trials Rider Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 What about using a Tap and Dye Set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willdudeXD Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 whats a heicoil!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-uk Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 if its for your 4 bolt mounts (which a lot of people need its a m5)take it to a engineer/mechanic, whoevers got one and get it sorted mate.4 bolt mounts at M4 so shouldnt this be the kit to use as it puts a new thread it not tap it up to an M5.Whats a tap and dye set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh barker Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 4 bolt mounts at M4 so shouldnt this be the kit to use as it puts a new thread it not tap it up to an M5.Whats a tap and dye set? 4 bolt mounts are m5, i made the mistake of bying a m4 kit and my bolt would fit in ita tap cuts the thread into your framea dye cuts a thread onto a piece of bar(threaded bar)whats a heicoil!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-uk Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 4 bolt mounts are m5, i made the mistake of bying a m4 kit and my bolt would fit in it If they're M5 then why're they M4 bolts?a tap cuts the thread into your framea dye cuts a thread onto a piece of bar(threaded bar)So basically a Tap and Dye kit makes the hole bigger and makes bolts? I'd rather have M4 than M5 to be honest, makes setting up more annoying 'cos different alan keys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh barker Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 its like a spring, these are much stronger than the standard mounts due to them being stainless steel.all kits have instructions on how to install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-uk Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 its like a spring, these are much stronger than the standard mounts due to them being stainless steel.all kits have instructions on how to installYou just described a helicoil kit? I know how these work, just confused what a tap and dye kit was.Back to my main issue, what kit to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh barker Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 the standard bolt of a hs33: http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...category_id=522you still use the standard bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-uk Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 (edited) the standard bolt of a hs33: http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...category_id=522you still use the standard boltAh ok my bad, sorry about earlier. I just assumed 4mm alan key = M4 bolt Now I still need a kit suggestion, they all look the same on ebay to be honest so I might aswell just buy the cheapest.For anyone who has done helicoiling before is this alright? Edited December 27, 2009 by Mikey-uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINDUS Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Ah ok my bad, sorry about earlier. I just assumed 4mm alan key = M4 bolt Now I still need a kit suggestion, they all look the same on ebay to be honest so I might aswell just buy the cheapest.For anyone who has done helicoiling before is this alright?Yes that one is perfect!!just make sure when you do it that its done square or you will end up in a worse mess than at the moment lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-uk Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Yes that one is perfect!!just make sure when you do it that its done square or you will end up in a worse mess than at the moment lolCheers, just ordered it. This means i'll have to strip the frame down so I can get it perfectly sqauare, might aswell try and clean the frame up a bit when I do that as its lookin a lil scuffed atm.What time did you leave reading today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINDUS Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Cheers, just ordered it. This means i'll have to strip the frame down so I can get it perfectly sqauare, might aswell try and clean the frame up a bit when I do that as its lookin a lil scuffed atm.What time did you leave reading today?We left at about 4pm ish. Was starting to get cold, tired and will had a flatty What about you? Give the bike a good clean up will look good once done, plus it will ride nice too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canardweb Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Ah ok my bad, sorry about earlier. I just assumed 4mm alan key = M4 bolt Now I still need a kit suggestion, they all look the same on ebay to be honest so I might aswell just buy the cheapest.For anyone who has done helicoiling before is this alright?I have one of these! They are perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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