Thruxton Sheered rear shock bolt

Discussion in 'Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident' started by Kev06, Jan 8, 2017.

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  1. Kev06

    Kev06 Active Member

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    #41 Kev06, Feb 3, 2017
    Yeh sorry for the lack of updates folks.

    So i ordered a new 6.8mm cobalt drill bit and some 3 stage taps to do this properly- going to drill out remaining old bolt this weekend and put a lottery ticket on hoping i can get new threads done ✅
     
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  2. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    #42 MickEng, Feb 3, 2017
    You will have to drill dead central and square if you are using the tapping size drill of 6.8mm
    Did you make a drill guide to fit on the spigot ?
     
  3. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    #43 Sprinter, Feb 3, 2017
    were rooting for you :)
     
  4. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #44 thebiglad, Feb 4, 2017
    You may find it easier if you remove the shock absorber completely - there might be a bit of the bolt available to grip onto.
     
  5. Kev06

    Kev06 Active Member

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    #45 Kev06, Feb 4, 2017
    No I haven't- the drill i can rest on a block and helps keeping it straight plus i have a spirit level on the drill

    Kev
     
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    Kev06 Active Member

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    #46 Kev06, Feb 4, 2017

    Aye i might just do that to give myself some space

    Kev
     
  7. Kev06

    Kev06 Active Member

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    #47 Kev06, Feb 4, 2017

    Well task complete

    The cobalt drill bit just ate through the remaining S/S bolt .

    Thanks everyone for your support. Now onto which exhaust to buy : really fancy 2-1 TEC tracker

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  8. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    #48 MickEng, Feb 4, 2017
    Phew!
    Well done Kev, a few lessons etched into the memory from this project no doubt.
     
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