Pillion Screw Problems! - SV650.org

16-05-13, 03:34 PM

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?

Its the silver bits inside...

Sid Squid · 16-05-13, 07:27 PM

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.

NTECUK · 16-05-13, 09:31 PM

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

Sid Squid · 16-05-13, 09:44 PM

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

16-05-13, 10:20 PM

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

NTECUK · 16-05-13, 10:42 PM

DRILL it our then fit a threaded insert then

17-05-13, 04:58 AM

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

17-05-13, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

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.

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...

Thread insert. Got it. So this something I can't do myself then...

17-05-13, 11:47 AM

@ 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?

NTECUK · 17-05-13, 12:02 PM

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.

16-05-13, 03:34 PM	#1
lordra Guest Posts: n/a	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? Its the silver bits inside...

16-05-13, 07:27 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	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. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

16-05-13, 09:31 PM	#3
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Pillion Screw Problems! Drill it out and fit a new Riv Nut http://www.rivetnut.co.uk/ __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues. Last edited by NTECUK; 16-05-13 at 09:33 PM.

16-05-13, 09:44 PM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	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. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

16-05-13, 10:20 PM	#5
stuR Guest Posts: n/a	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

16-05-13, 10:42 PM	#6
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Pillion Screw Problems! DRILL it our then fit a threaded insert then __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

17-05-13, 04:58 AM	#7
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pillion Screw Problems! Drill them out and use a nut and bolt--------simples and cheaper

17-05-13, 11:47 AM	#9
lordra Guest Posts: n/a	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?

17-05-13, 12:02 PM	#10
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	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. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

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