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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 02:30 PM
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Default Pulley Bolts backing out
Just wanted to put this out there for anyone who hasn't seen this yet.
I installed one on mine and never worry about my bolts backing out anymore.


http://stillkickingmoto.bigcartel.co...ocket-lock-tab
 
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 09:48 AM
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I wondered when someone was going to make one. Thanks for the post.
 
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If you use the HD screws, lock tight them, tq them to spec can they actually work their way out????

If so that is scary. I never really look at them.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Gliden
If you use the HD screws, lock tight them, tq them to spec can they actually work their way out????

If so that is scary. I never really look at them.
I've got almost 60k on mine... they are fine. This is a good piece I think, for those folks working on their own stuff, and may not get the torque/thread-locker down just right.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 10:24 AM
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I have had mine back out 3 times now I no longer worry about it. I use red locktite torque to specs new bolts everything and it happens.
And I am no rookie at this
 
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Gliden
If you use the HD screws, lock tight them, tq them to spec can they actually work their way out????

If so that is scary. I never really look at them.
until now I had never heard of the bolts backing out unless they had been re-used, and mine has 65K miles with the original bolts

Originally Posted by Thomas Eckenrod
I have had mine back out 3 times now I no longer worry about it. I use red locktite torque to specs new bolts everything and it happens.
And I am no rookie at this
Man that is just weird! Could your alignment be out or does the wheel have a wobble?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by maddghost
until now I had never heard of the bolts backing out unless they had been re-used, and mine has 65K miles with the original bolts



Man that is just weird! Could your alignment be out or does the wheel have a wobble?


Alignment is perfect and no wobble brand new wheel. If you search the forums this is a common problem
 
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Had mine back out on a 883 sportster... The dealer is the one who performed the work on it and never stepped up to the plate afterwards... wasn't 5 miles from it when it happened. IDK if the dealer re-used the bolts or what but that seems to be a common issue when this happens.

Tell you what, I will certainly use this if I ever touch the rear pulley. Thanks for link!
 
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Haven't had it happen to me but there are several reports on various forums. I wouldn't say it's common but is certainly a known problem, and worse, there is no root cause identified yet. Those locking flanges are a good idea and am considering buying a set or two myself. They're also available from Lowbrow
 
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Originally Posted by John_K
Haven't had it happen to me but there are several reports on various forums. I wouldn't say it's common but is certainly a known problem, and worse, there is no root cause identified yet. Those locking flanges are a good idea and am considering buying a set or two myself. They're also available from Lowbrow




I bought extras just in case I have to remove the pulley for something
 
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