Threads Stripped Stator Cover

charon79m · 05-23-2023, 01:18 PM

Well, I finally tore into the malfunctioning stator on my Hawk DLX. I backed out the bolts holding it on finding several of them to be incredibly loose. Not thinking much of it, I replaced the stator, cleaned off the MASSIVE amount of RTV the prior owner had used instead of replacing the gasket, and set to putting the cover back on.

This is when things turned from hopeful to disappointing. It seem that the prior owner used a hammer drill or the like and tore the threads out, so several of the bolts just push in place with zero threads to pull against at all.

I'm contemplating my options here and would appreciate constructive suggestions. Any of you been here before? What'd you do? As importantly, what would you avoid doing?

I'm really wishing I'd never have purchased this bike. It's been great for learning, but every step forward seems to be two steps back.

05-23-2023, 01:18 PM	#1
charon79m Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Kansas, OH Posts: 6	Threads Stripped Stator Cover Well, I finally tore into the malfunctioning stator on my Hawk DLX. I backed out the bolts holding it on finding several of them to be incredibly loose. Not thinking much of it, I replaced the stator, cleaned off the MASSIVE amount of RTV the prior owner had used instead of replacing the gasket, and set to putting the cover back on. This is when things turned from hopeful to disappointing. It seem that the prior owner used a hammer drill or the like and tore the threads out, so several of the bolts just push in place with zero threads to pull against at all. I'm contemplating my options here and would appreciate constructive suggestions. Any of you been here before? What'd you do? As importantly, what would you avoid doing? I'm really wishing I'd never have purchased this bike. It's been great for learning, but every step forward seems to be two steps back.
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