So I have never been the most mechanically inclined person but when I got the f6b the larger dimensions of the bike, and the fact that I seem to be able to squeeze my hands in everywhere I need to inspired me to try and do more myself. So one of my first small projects was installing the backrest (I own a 13 red standard) I took everything off the back the once only to realize that I needed to order the brackets, the dealer only sold me the backrest when I asked what I needed. I put everything back together, seemingly no problem and ordered my parts.
When I later disassembled and finally installed the backrest brackets the screws that secure the passenger grab handles on the right side would not retighten all the way down. I worked at it for about an hour and while looking at the problem closely it seems I somehow damage the threads in mounting points attached to the frame . The screws definitely tighten but do so about a centimeter or so before they should....
I am not worried about the handles falling off or the screws coming loose but the handle has a little wiggle in it now that is not desirable... Is there a way to repair the mount threads? Or perhaps I should just use some rubber bushings to take up the empty space on the screws.
Any ideas or Opinions would be appreciated....I'm worried this DIY Project is going to become expensive quick.