Stripped lower shock mount

andykr87

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Tore apart my linkage to service it and discovered my lower shock mount is stripped all the way out. Anyone had this problem and fixed it? Its a 11 300 with the ohlins shock. Can the clevis be replaced were it mounts? Im going to get my shock serviced since ill be taking it off now too.
 
Tore apart my linkage to service it and discovered my lower shock mount is stripped all the way out. Anyone had this problem and fixed it? Its a 11 300 with the ohlins shock. Can the clevis be replaced were it mounts? Im going to get my shock serviced since ill be taking it off now too.

The Clevis is replaceable. I had to wait a couple weeks to source one from Ohlins though when I found mine had been cracked. If yours is just stripped I'd look at trying to have it helicoiled.
 
The Clevis is replaceable. I had to wait a couple weeks to source one from Ohlins though when I found mine had been cracked. If yours is just stripped I'd look at trying to have it helicoiled.

+1 on the helicoil. I stripped mine the other day. Put a helicoil in and it's good as gold again. Better actually since the helicoil is steel thread not aluminium like the standard threaded insert in the clevis.
 
Call Ohlins USA, there used to be a kit for that with a steel threaded insert. Save clevis for over ten years.
 
Per Stacey at Ohlins- no insert kit for clevis threads, options are to replace clevis ($62.00 & in stock) or use regular heli coil for repair
 
I also stripped mine and took to machine shop. He put in helicoil insert to fit the lower shock bolt. Worked perfect. Make sure the sides of the helicoil insert are flush because it is a tight fit.
 
You can order the whole clevis from Ohlins and the shock doesn't have to be taken completely apart to replace it. I overtorqued mine 18 months ago and I sent the shock to Drew at Works Enduro Rider and he replaced the entire clevis. I never had that problem again.
 
Well my local store has the correct heilcoil. But they only sell them in a set of ten with the tap. $45. So if anybody has a helicoil (10mmx1.25) ill buy it off ya. If not ill just buy a clevis and be done with it
 
Well my local store has the correct heilcoil. But they only sell them in a set of ten with the tap. $45. So if anybody has a helicoil (10mmx1.25) ill buy it off ya. If not ill just buy a clevis and be done with it

It'll be a lot longer wait, a few more dollars in parts, and more work involved in changing the clevis vs tapping and helicoiling. Plus, the helicoil will be stronger than the replaced clevis. Ring around a few engineering places. You might find someone who will install just the one coil for a good price, otherwise $45 for the kit of 10 isn't too bad either and you'll have spares for any future damages.. or sell it it someone else who no doubt strips theirs at some point.
 
Well my local store has the correct heilcoil. But they only sell them in a set of ten with the tap. $45. So if anybody has a helicoil (10mmx1.25) ill buy it off ya. If not ill just buy a clevis and be done with it

I got stung $90 for my kit. But I needed it ASAP for a ride so I got it. I plan on selling the kit and remaining 9 helicoils on eBay. Hopefully get most of the money back.

Like Jakobi said ring round some engineering shops they're bound to have the individual helicoils and will install them for you for cheaper then $45.
 
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