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Old 20-02-16, 23:44
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If you want a permanent fix (recommended), go to your nearest bearing supplier or engineering supplies shop and get a HeliCoil kit to suit.

If you are not confident enough to do the job yourself, ask if they can recommend somebody who can.

It is an easy enough job to do. First lay the bike on it side. Remove the cover. Fill the oil filter housing with a rag to prevent swarf entering. Drill out the damaged thread with correct sized drill (should be included in the kit) ensuring drill is straight and true. Tap the hole out with Helicoid tap. Take your time and make sure tap is square and starts correctly.

Insert the Helicoi with the tool provided and break off the tag.

You should now be good to go, and have enough Helicoil inserts left over to do further thread repairs if necessary.
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