Does anyone have a Scotts on an 04/05?
It says it requires drilling two holes. I am trying to figure out what exactly that entails...

Any help? Pics?

Yep, installed one a couple of weeks ago. Scotts includes a drill bit, a punch and a thread tap (you need to get a tap chuck to hold the tap...I got one at Sears for a few bucks).

You install the base piece on the front of the tank using the tank bolt. You then have to make certain the base part is properly alligned. Then, you use the holes in the base as a guide and use the punch to mark the 2 holes (make sure you hit the punch hard enough to make two good indentions for the drill bit to bite. The aluminum is relatively soft, so don't hit it too hard.

You then remove the base and lift the tank to give you clearance to work.

Then drill the 2 holes where you made the punch marks. Don't force it. Make certain your drill bit is properly lined up vertically and don't "wabble" the bit.

After the holes are drilled, put the tap in the tap chuck and apply grease to the tip of the tap (up about an inch on it). Slowly screw the tap in...let the tap do the work...just apply light, steady pressure. Screw it in 1/2 turn, slowly back out 1/4 turn and repeat until it is through about 1/2 inch. Then clean the grease out of the hole. Then SLOWLY screw in the base screw enough to feel that the threads in the hole are "good".

Drop the tank and install the base. Don't over tighten the bolts (and use thread lock).

It may sound complicated but it really isn't. I'm an old dude that has never done this before and it came out perfectly. JUST TAKE YOUR TIME.

Good luck!

One more suggestion.....have a helper to "spot" you...help make sure the drill bit is alligned perfectly, etc. Like I said, I'm older than most of you and shake like a whore in church (neurological desease), but I didn't have any problems. I'm sure you can do it. Again, take your time.

im thinking i wont ever be drilling a hole in my frame :lol

im thinking i wont ever be drilling a hole in my frame :lol

I initially felt the same way. The holes are quite small and I figured if I F%$#@D it up, I could take it to a machine shop and have a threaded insert put in. But, it came out perfectly without any problems. The new Pit Bull damper requires you to drill two holes in the triple tree for all models of bikes.....I agree that drilling on your bike makes a certain body part "pucker".

.....I agree that drilling on your bike makes a certain body part "pucker".





hahaha :lol