reusing hardware on sprocket
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reusing hardware on sprocket
is it absolutely necessary to buy new hardware when removing your sprocket and brake discs or can I just apply some fresh loctite and reuse the old hardware? seems like a waste of money to me.
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What people do not realize that when you torque down bolts they do stretch a little. I think that is why they say to replace them because it weakens them, For all they cost I would and I have myself.
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It'll seem like a waste of money until the old reused bolts back themselves out and/or shear off and you end up doing a power slide into the ditch or into oncoming traffic. The manual calls for new bolts and they're not that expensive. You own a fairly expensive motorcycle but want to complain about a very minor cost of maintenance?
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If you do a search for sprocket bolt failure you will see a pattern, 06, 07, and some 08, and a lot of chrome.
Also those years factory recommends replacement.
I blame it on cheap China bolts, in those years.
I am not replacing my 01 bolts for hds new junk.
Also those years factory recommends replacement.
I blame it on cheap China bolts, in those years.
I am not replacing my 01 bolts for hds new junk.
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It'll seem like a waste of money until the old reused bolts back themselves out and/or shear off and you end up doing a power slide into the ditch or into oncoming traffic. The manual calls for new bolts and they're not that expensive. You own a fairly expensive motorcycle but want to complain about a very minor cost of maintenance?
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