Spool Install Question

Malicious Logic · May 18th, 2012, 12:49 PM

I was trying to install the rear spools on my bike that came with my shogun kit but I think the right side may be screwed (no pun intended). On the left, the bolt that holds the spool to the swing arm went through no problem. On the right, it only gets maybe 1/4 of the way through before it starts getting really hard to tighten and then almost impossible. I'm thinking maybe the threading inside is stripped. Is there any hope for fixing this? Or am I going to have to pass on the spools?

k-os · May 18th, 2012, 02:02 PM

The tapped hole may not be tapped all the way. Other people have ran into this. Pickup a tap the right size (M10 I believe) and try tapping through the hole.

Malicious Logic · May 18th, 2012, 02:22 PM

Does that mean it might not be grooved all the way through? It looks like it just from looking inside but could be wrong. Guessing I'd need drill for that?

TS250 · May 18th, 2012, 02:38 PM

The put the paint or powder coat and it makes the hole smaller.

Alex · May 18th, 2012, 03:06 PM

It might be problems with the threads, but it the spools might also have the wrong thread pitch. More info in this thread:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=31230

Ichiro · May 18th, 2012, 03:08 PM

I had the same problem with the spools that came with my T-Rex rear stand. There was no way they would screw in more than a third of the way. I ended up buying spools from a different manufacturer and they screwed right in with no problem. Not sure what the problem was although some people insisted it was paint built up in the threads.

Alex · May 18th, 2012, 03:10 PM

Yup - in that case it probably was that difference in thread pitch (1.5 bad, 1.25 good)

Malicious Logic · May 18th, 2012, 03:26 PM

Hmmm...just went out there and tried to screw them in with my fingers and neither side would go in more than a few turns. Kinda makes me think it could be the TPI that was mentioned in the other thread. Does that mean I'll have to buy a new set of spools or is it possible to get just the bolts?

Alex · May 18th, 2012, 04:59 PM

Another thread on the spool pitch here:

Mismatched swingarm spool thread pitch?

Malicious Logic · May 19th, 2012, 01:01 PM

That actually sound exactly like my problem. I'm guessing that the bolts won't be too pricey so I'm gonna run to home depot now and try to get 1 or 2 others to test.

Malicious Logic · May 19th, 2012, 01:56 PM

Just got back from home depot with a 1.5 and no luck. The 1.25 ones I have already go in more than that but not by much. Is the tap that was referenced above for clearing out paint? or resetting the threading?

csmith12 · May 19th, 2012, 02:09 PM

Was paint in virgin holes for me. Took me 30 mins to screw in 2 spools. Slowly in and then then back back out a little at a time, cleaning it off as you go... That's how she likes it. Err.... will get the job done. hahahahah

NJ Ninjette · May 20th, 2012, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Was paint in virgin holes for me. Took me 30 mins to screw in 2 spools. Slowly in and then then back back out a little at a time, cleaning it off as you go... That's how she likes it. Err.... will get the job done. hahahahah

Malicious Logic · May 20th, 2012, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Was paint in virgin holes for me. Took me 30 mins to screw in 2 spools. Slowly in and then then back back out a little at a time, cleaning it off as you go... That's how she likes it. Err.... will get the job done. hahahahah

A little persistance and determination and this worked. I guess it was just paint after all. Just glad I finally have rear spools. Now I can put my rear stand to use and get to work on those frame sliders.

May 18th, 2012, 12:49 PM	#1
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Spool Install Question I was trying to install the rear spools on my bike that came with my shogun kit but I think the right side may be screwed (no pun intended). On the left, the bolt that holds the spool to the swing arm went through no problem. On the right, it only gets maybe 1/4 of the way through before it starts getting really hard to tighten and then almost impossible. I'm thinking maybe the threading inside is stripped. Is there any hope for fixing this? Or am I going to have to pass on the spools? __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

May 18th, 2012, 02:22 PM	#3
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Does that mean it might not be grooved all the way through? It looks like it just from looking inside but could be wrong. Guessing I'd need drill for that? __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

May 18th, 2012, 03:06 PM	#5
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	It might be problems with the threads, but it the spools might also have the wrong thread pitch. More info in this thread: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=31230 __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 18th, 2012, 03:10 PM	#7
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Yup - in that case it probably was that difference in thread pitch (1.5 bad, 1.25 good) __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 18th, 2012, 03:26 PM	#8
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Hmmm...just went out there and tried to screw them in with my fingers and neither side would go in more than a few turns. Kinda makes me think it could be the TPI that was mentioned in the other thread. Does that mean I'll have to buy a new set of spools or is it possible to get just the bolts? __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

May 18th, 2012, 02:02 PM	#2
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	The tapped hole may not be tapped all the way. Other people have ran into this. Pickup a tap the right size (M10 I believe) and try tapping through the hole.

May 18th, 2012, 02:38 PM	#4
TS250 ninjette.org member Name: MARCO Location: OKLAHOMA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 NINJA 250, BLACK, 650 NINJA 2009, RED, F 650GS BMW 2012 YELLOW Posts: 94 Blog Entries: 1	The put the paint or powder coat and it makes the hole smaller.

May 18th, 2012, 03:08 PM	#6
Ichiro ninjette.org member Name: Ichiro Location: So.Cal. Long Beach. Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r(sold). 2013 Kymco Super8 150 Posts: 223	I had the same problem with the spools that came with my T-Rex rear stand. There was no way they would screw in more than a third of the way. I ended up buying spools from a different manufacturer and they screwed right in with no problem. Not sure what the problem was although some people insisted it was paint built up in the threads.

May 18th, 2012, 04:59 PM	#9
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Another thread on the spool pitch here: Mismatched swingarm spool thread pitch? __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 19th, 2012, 01:01 PM	#10
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	That actually sound exactly like my problem. I'm guessing that the bolts won't be too pricey so I'm gonna run to home depot now and try to get 1 or 2 others to test. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

May 19th, 2012, 01:56 PM	#11
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Just got back from home depot with a 1.5 and no luck. The 1.25 ones I have already go in more than that but not by much. Is the tap that was referenced above for clearing out paint? or resetting the threading? __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

May 19th, 2012, 02:09 PM	#12
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Was paint in virgin holes for me. Took me 30 mins to screw in 2 spools. Slowly in and then then back back out a little at a time, cleaning it off as you go... That's how she likes it. Err.... will get the job done. hahahahah __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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