Pillion Screw Problems!
 

The LHS screw that holds the grab rail in place has eaten the threads of the thingy inside(please forgive my lack of technical terminology) and as a result, the screw keeps turning and the grab rail is loose. There was a lot of silver dust falling out of it.
Where can I get a replacement for them screw things?
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Its the silver bits inside...

Re: Pillion Screw Problems!
 

The thread is in the subframe. Are you sure the bolt isn't knackered? If the bolt is OK but turns and won't tighten you'll need the subframe thread repaired, at a bike shop or similar ask if they can use a thread insert - often referred to as a Helicoil. There are other similar processes it doesn't need to be that one specifically. If you ask on the phone, tell them you need a thread repair for an M8.

Re: Pillion Screw Problems!
 

Drill it out and fit a new Riv Nut
http://www.rivetnut.co.uk/

Re: Pillion Screw Problems!
 

It's not a rivnut, it's a cylindrical pillar about 15mm diameter with a thread down the middle of it.

Re: Pillion Screw Problems!
 

I have the same problem. Dont do a costly repair on the nut on the subframe, get a longer bolt and attach your own nut inside for it to grip onto. Works for me

Re: Pillion Screw Problems!
 

DRILL it our then fit a threaded insert then

Re: Pillion Screw Problems!
 

Drill them out and use a nut and bolt--------simples and cheaper

Re: Pillion Screw Problems!
 

I've checked both the bolts against each other and swapped them around. The bolts are fine... How much will this set me back by? :( I'm only part time on min wage, need to keep associated costs down to a minimum... :) :-o Thread insert. Got it. So this something I can't do myself then...

Re: Pillion Screw Problems!
 

@ stuR & Dicky Ticker, you guys are simply super! That's the cheapest and easiest DIY solution ever! Where do you get one of those from? A link or a store perhaps?

@ Sid Squid & NTECUK : Cheers for the input guys, I've had a look on the site and I can't seem to find anything that matches what I need! Will stuR and Dicky's method be cheaper?

Re: Pillion Screw Problems!
 

the nut and bolt is cheaper.
Some one will have a spare bolt and nut kicking about in there tool box
.ask your local garage or bike buddies.