I was trying to replace my one way in my raptor and when I was trying to remove the balancer I pulled out the threads on one of the bolt holes. I think I really screwed myself this time. Does anyone have any ideas on how I may fix this, is there any other way I could take off the balacer besides the puller. I dont think I could tap it with it still on the bike. I'm probably the only one dumb enough to have done this, cause I searched but to no prevail.

 

Boy i really dunno...I had to change mine about 2 months ago..And i broke one of the bolts on the puller...So when i got a new bolt..and had all three in there good...I got a propain torch and heated around the bottom of the balancer...but not too much...and the next turn on the puller it came off....so a little heat help...but as for striping the bolt hole...the only thing i know to do is re-tap it..you have to have all three bolts so it well come off even..or it mite not come at all....

 

anyone else have any ideas, I think I am pretty much screwed on this deal. I think my only chance will be to get a tap in there.

 

I would probably tap it for a larger bolt and do it again. Make sure the new bolt is fully screwed in before you start pulling.

 

anyone else I'm kinda lost here

 

If you could get a bolt back in there it would be a big help. When you have the puller back on and some pressure on it give the puller a good whack with a hammer to shock it loose. Works for me.

 

thanks I will try that, but I am still trying to get the right 8mm bolts. Where did u get them at.

 

Hardware store

 

Ive been to lowes and home depot and the longest 8mm bolts they have are about three inches long. Ideally I need about a half to a full inch longer. anyone know anywhere else to try.

 

I got mine at luckys nuts and bolts in duncan oklahoma...dunno if that will help you though...