Ride: '92 FXRS w/1340 EVO
went to Cherokee, NC several weeks ago. The front spark plug blew out of the hole. I knew the threads were in questionable shape but the plug was fine for the 300+ miles down there & then also for the 150 miles that we put on while riding the Dragon & other places. i had to get my buddies to run to the parts store & get me a thread insert kit. I tapped the plug hole out & installed the insert right on side of the highway. My question is, has anyone had to install one of these, & if so how does it hold up long term? I rode the 300+ miles back home with no problems or bad symptoms. Haven't been able to ride for the last couple of weeks because we've had nothing but rain on every day I was free to ride. The insert still feels good & tight, it has "red" loctite on the threads. I'm thinking it's good to go for long term?
went to Cherokee, NC several weeks ago. The front spark plug blew out of the hole. I knew the threads were in questionable shape but the plug was fine for the 300+ miles down there & then also for the 150 miles that we put on while riding the Dragon & other places. i had to get my buddies to run to the parts store & get me a thread insert kit. I tapped the plug hole out & installed the insert right on side of the highway. My question is, has anyone had to install one of these, & if so how does it hold up long term? I rode the 300+ miles back home with no problems or bad symptoms. Haven't been able to ride for the last couple of weeks because we've had nothing but rain on every day I was free to ride. The insert still feels good & tight, it has "red" loctite on the threads. I'm thinking it's good to go for long term?