Topic: repair for stirpped clutch cable mount

[hymodyne]

the handlebar mount for my clutch cable, the aluminium part that is the lower half of the handlebar pod, is stripped. at present I have to tighen the two piece adjuster nuts all the way down just to contact any good threads. would alumalloy (sp?) work here?

could I fill the opening and re-tap it?

hym

[BobbyR]

the handlebar mount for my clutch cable, the aluminium part that is the lower half of the handlebar pod, is stripped. at present I have to tighen the two piece adjuster nuts all the way down just to contact any good threads. would alumalloy (sp?) work here?

could I fill the opening and re-tap it?

hym

Aluminoy may do the trick, but the heat may ruin the finish. You can get a slightly larger screw and retap it. You can use JB Weld also, just silicone the screw first so it will release. Re Tapping may be you best bet.

[merc2dogs]

If you're willing to refinish the shell, gently heat the threaded area then crimp it down slightly so you can drill and retap to stock size.
 don't have to close it up a huge amount. saw cut through the slot will open that back up to allow the cable to pass through when finished tapping..

 you -may- not need to heat it up, the metal may be malleable enough while cool to bend the slight amount needed.

ken.