[Vin]

I was installing the Factory Pro shift kit in my '02 YZF600R when I had a difficult time getting a bolt back into the engine case on the inside of the clutch area. This particular bolt was responsible for holding the shift detent arm in place -- a pretty important item.

Because of the oil that was in the clutch, I couldn't get a fine grip on the bolt, and wound up stripping the recess inside the case. This is a Bad Thing™.

Long story short, got a friend to come by who had experience with heli-coils -- tapped, placed coil, placed bolt, and the bike was good to go. Had to flush a few quarts of oil through the case to get the shavings out, but the bike ran and shifted like a champion (~10k miles) until I sold it for peanuts.

I continue to do my own work after that experience. I'm just a lot more patient.