Big problem, Stripped oil line banjo bolt... help.

[Ksboy19]

So my oil was leaking and now I know why.. I took off the oil like and the banjo bolt on the front of the engine, between the the down tubes is completely stripped out. I can screw it in half way but not enough to even hold under any pressure. What are my options? Id prefer to but a bigger bolt it, maybe, if possible, if that does work what size? Thanks for any and all help.

 

[jayel]

look here... http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11675
got mine JB welded in for now don't know if it will hold or not but not ready to tear down yet, get it really clean if you try the JBWeld, I'll heli-coil mine this fall involes pulling engine, head, barrels, which means rings at least if pistons are in spec

 

[Ksboy19]

have you ran the bike since you jb welded it in?

 

[jayel]

yes about 20 miles, putty it in (light coat on the threads) and let it cure at least 24 hours

 

[Ksboy19]

any problems with leaks at all? I was worried jb weld wouldnt stand the temps of the oil

 

[jayel]

JB is good to 500F

 

[Ksboy19]

anyone know where i can buy a bigger oil line adapter/banjo bolt? I should say anywhere closer than germany?!