Hey guys! Got another little issue I need some thoughts on. I recently purchased the top case for my 98 ST2. After fighting that damned thing for hours I actually managed to get it all together and fitted properly. However, upon refitting the rear hugger I now have two stripped holes in my swing arm. I have taken the rear hugger off and refitted it soooo many times in the last few years I just wore out the holes I suppose. I really do think that it is from over using lock tight, and maybe over torquing the bolts as well... Live and learn.. One of the screws is actually frozen in the hole about half way in, it just spins and spins, will not go in or come out, and another hole I cant do anything with at all...
Is there a way to re-tap these, or do I need to just buy a new swing arm? (Read I really would like a new aluminum one anyways) But I would like to fix the one I got if I can.
The other issue I ran into is with the plastic assembly that holds the license plate to the under seat plastic thingie (technical term). I had to pull all of this apart to replace the rear tail light fixture, and when I did the damn well-nuts are all buggered up and unusable now. Cheap pieces of shit they are.. Anybody got a line on these? I was thinking about just saying screw it, and buying a long shafted rivet to fix the issue. whatcha think?
Nate
98' ST2
Charleston, SC....eventually
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