What sizes of taps and dies do i need to fix threads?

[swampthang]

I'm thinking about buying a nice set of taps and dies what are some sizes that are used on trikes? I just wanted to make sure the kit I get has the correct sizes and thread pitches in it. Anybody have any preference in brands? Need a kit thats going to last along time. Might end up on my Christmas list if i can wait till then.:naughty:

[RapidRick]

I bought mine several years ago and it was a 50 pc. Craftsman standard and metric tap and die. 4mm through 12mm with various thread pitch. I haven't found I needed anything yet. But that won't get you anything for the rear axle threads. My answer to that was a thread restoration kit.

[250rAL]

Get the biggest set you can afford; you will use them more than you think. The sizes you need for trikes are common and will be in any set.

[DIGGER DOG]

Yup what 250rAl said i have a metric craftsman set at work another thing to look into would be time serts they are more expensive than helicoils but well worth it I dont helicoil anything

[f4istunna]

ive been eyeing up the craftsman metric set also glad to hear you guys like them. I'll probably put one on my christmas list lol. I cant count how many times i could have used a good tap set. I have a few misc loose ones layng in the tool box but 9 out of 10 dont have the size i need. Just last week i had to drill a cpl bolts out of a quad i was working on and didnt have the taps handy to rethread it.

[DIGGER DOG]

Yea man I use my tap and die set just about every day had it for over 5 years and I work at a Honda motorcycle dealership so the longevity of the craftsman is good

[atc350xer]

I will be upgrading soon, but I bought a metric set at Harbor Freight for $15 and they have worked just fine so far.

[SWIGIN]

I have got by for years with just a few of the common sizes. 90% of the fasteners are 6mx1 8mx1.25 10mx1.25 or 12mx1.25 sometimes you'll need a 5mm or a 14mm-15mm for a swing arm bolt or something but a thread file is a beautiful thing for the larger sizes.

[swampthang]

Thanks Swigin thats what I was after some specific sizes to make sure are in the kit I'll pick out.