ok folks, i have a problem. now theres a correct solution to it but im a bit wary about it....
ok on the side of the bike theres a breather cover this bolts to the crankcase with 8 bolts and 2 location dowels.
http://cid-df1dfa6c95a90e25.skydrive...20breather.jpg
like that,
the top two bolts also holt the rad cowl on. Unfortunatly these are stripped and the hole (i know it doesnt look like it) goes into the crankcase on these two tappings and is sealed by a copper washer on the outside of the cover. With the threads being stripped i can not get compression on the washer and so theres a leak around the bolts...
now the correct solution is to helicoil these. I know that but i am very worried about drilling and tapping this area as im concerned any swarf could very easily ruinmy engine!!!
sooo your thourgths please? im currently considering filling it with araldite or locktite and pushing the bolts home. I can then simply reglue them back in if i ever need to take it appart again? I know it should be helicoiled but im seriously worried about getting this done...