ORIGINAL: bkdavy
I also recommend just using the nylon locknuts for engine mounting. You can tap the engine mount and screw through it, but you'll still want the security of the nylon locknut. And not having tapped holes will make the engine easier to mount.
Brad
ORIGINAL: jetmech05
Why do you want to drill and tap your mount... with the possibility that the screw can vibrate loose.....Wouldn't be safer to drill through the mount use a longer screw and a lock nut...
that usually the way i do it, but i purchased an ultra sport from a man, its a kit version, the cowl doesnt come off, so putting nuts of any kind is not really an option, with out havin to butcher my permanent cowl....as of now tapping is my only option.... i bought the kit, and with my drill press and some wd 40 as lube i will attempt to make some threaded holes in my mount
thankyou for all the replies!!
