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Need recommendation for helicoil insert kit
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
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here is the direct link. www.mcmaster.com/#helicoils/=1vsx97Another good source for helicoils is McMaster-Carr. They have everything under the sun. www.mcmaster.com/
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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I wouldn't use Helicoils at all if possible, especially if it's a bolt that gets pulled and reinstalled a lot. Helicoils have a tendency to come back out of the hole with the bolt and fall apart.
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If I go with McMaster-Carr, is this the right kit to get?
www.mcmaster.com/#91732a948/=1vuyqc
For a Time Sert kit, I'm not sure if I'm looking at the correct kit.
www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=60538&ucst=t
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Thanks guys.
If I go with McMaster-Carr, is this the right kit to get?
www.mcmaster.com/#91732a948/=1vuyqc
For a Time Sert kit, I'm not sure if I'm looking at the correct kit.
www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=60538&ucst=t
Never had a problem with helicoils. When they are used in Aluminum they are better than the oryginal. The McMaster kit is the right one. I use those kits on everything.
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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I have heard that these are the way to go as well. Never had to use them but was told about my busted exhaust stud that if they cut out the stud that they may have to be drilled and redone and that the serts work better because they can be put back in if they come loose whereas the helicoils fall apart like riverroad said.I'm not a big fan of helicoils. I always use time serts. Like mentioned, initial cost is a bit more but otherwise an excellent repair. I have used them on main case bolts too. Never a problem.
I am just glad I didn't have to do that with my head. I don't like the idea of helicoils. Riding my brothers ex500 so hard that one of his spark plugs popped out and had to be helicoiled. lol That was a fun little step child to beat on. Riding wheelies around corners not intentionally of course but so light that the wheel just comes up upon hard acceleration and it went around as if I was on two.
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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