Help!!!! Broken Threads On Cases!

[greg78gs750]

another coupla views.....wow, sweet, if only i had an intact bike pic to post, you could see what i am working towards.....haha

[greg78gs750]

[kichigai]

I broke the same piece on my GS1100. Its the center screw for the sprocket cover. I still see some thread left on the remaining hole on yours. If it is still deep enough, try just JB-ing the piece back on and just using a longer bolt, Just dont torque it down so much.

[tkent02]

I broke the same piece on my GS1100. Its the center screw for the sprocket cover. I still see some thread left on the remaining hole on yours. If it is still deep enough, try just JB-ing the piece back on and just using a longer bolt, Just dont torque it down so much.

You might try also using a stud instead of a bolt, JB it into place.
Not sure if a stud and a nut would work in this application, but it would be stronger than a bolt.
And don't torque it down much is right.

[greg78gs750]

a stud is a good idea. and for the record, the real damage was done by someone before me, the bolt was going in with no resistance whatsoever when the cruddy weld gave way. can you say, no penetration or cleaning with a hobby welding machine when trying to weld aluminum?

[psyguy]

seeing your photos, i remain that the solid time-sert would be your easiest option (and likely most durable - as the hole seems deep enough to hold the insert)
if you can get your bike to a shop, they should be able to do it for you for way less than $80

using a stud as suggested is another good idea i think (if the cover can take a nut without looking too weird)