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Originally Posted by WhisperQuiet
a proper fix with a helicoil is not a sub standard repair. in many cases it exceeds the strength of the original threads. don't be afraid to buy a bike that has been repaired correctly....
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+1 on the helicoil. We use thread inserts on aluminum tooling plates at work all of the time for exactly that reason. We don't wait for the aluminum to strip out, we put the inserts in from the beginning. Just get the right insert & installation tools and you'll be fine with the repair.