Screwed up... time for Rearsets???

[dgm]

I've stripped the bolt hole in my 696's left side stock rearset where the pivot bolt goes for the shift lever.    It's stripped bad.  I've tried the JB Weld trick, but so far, no luck.  I'm wondering if I should just go to the rearsets that I really want, like the woodcrafts or metaltech, or if anyone has a better idea?  I suppose I could also just scrap the stock shift lever and go with a GP Style shifter.  Just trying to figure out what all my options are.  I've got a track day in about 1 week, so whatever, I do, I need to do it quickly. 

[DarkStaR]

A GP shifter will probably be the easiest solution if that suits your preference, and it can carry over even if you do end up getting new rearsets.

[dgm]

A GP shifter will probably be the easiest solution if that suits your preference, and it can carry over even if you do end up getting new rearsets.

good point.  My only worry is having to learn a new shift pattern and then keeping it straight in my head when I move to/from my other two bikes with standard shift patters. 

[Some Dude]

You could use a thread insert. You would just need to drill out the hole larger, and tap it for the larger thread. Thread it in and tap down the locks. They are very easy to use.

                                         

http://www.mcmaster.com/#threaded-inserts/=cdid8n

[dgm]

interesting.  Would a local hardware store sell these? 

[Some Dude]

interesting.  Would a local hardware store sell these? 

Maybe, Probably a fastner house like Fastenal

[Artful]

Timesert.

[zooom]

Timesert.

huge +1

[Raux]

hey at least it's just your rearset. i think i stripped my case at the rearset/kickstand bolt

[zooom]

hey at least it's just your rearset. i think i stripped my case at the rearset/kickstand bolt

I did do that....because I kept spinning my bike around in parking spots on the kickstand and ended up fixing it with a Timesert and never made that mistake ever again!

[Raux]

I did do that....because I kept spinning my bike around in parking spots on the kickstand and ended up fixing it with a Timesert and never made that mistake ever again!

yeah one of my kickstand bolts came loose, putting stress on the second. so i need to get the second fixed soon before i strip the first. fraking tq ratings ...whatever... nothing goes on the bike with out threadlock anymore.

[dgm]

The timeserts look great and I've bookmarked them for future use.  I decided just to go with woodcraft rearsets, since that's what I ultimately want anyway, but I may timesert the OEM one and keep as a backup.  Hopefully my woodcrafts get here in time for me to install for my trackday next weekend.