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Mar 20, 2005 | 01:08 AM

srob

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Found Fluid on Floor

After being gone all week, I went and uncovered the bike for a ride. The first thing I saw was about a half dollor size spot of fluid under the back of the tranny. I about flipped out. After checking things out, I found the tranny drain plug almost out. Must have just vibrated loose. Does anybody use blue lock tight on these or is it ok to use it. I have never had the plug back out before. The last time it was touched was at the dealership. I hope this will not be a recurring problem.

Mar 20, 2005 | 01:26 AM

pococj

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RE: Found Fluid on Floor

LocTite the booger, and be careful not to strip the threads in the case.

Mar 20, 2005 | 02:22 AM

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I know my mechanical skills are rusty and fading, but isn't the white thread loc for threading thru a fluid passage?

Mar 20, 2005 | 03:05 AM

Markcuda

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RE: Found Fluid on Floor

I do all of my fluid changes and my plugs have never backed out.
Just tighten them down good and you won't need any "Loc-Tite"

Mar 20, 2005 | 11:15 AM

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RE: Found Fluid on Floor

I agree with Mark, I have never had a plug come loose. Maybe the tech at the dealer didn't get it tight.

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Bill

Mar 20, 2005 | 11:58 AM

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RE: Found Fluid on Floor

I gree with Johnny, I use loctite white 565, High performance, won't break down till 465 degrees and stops fluid. Red, bue and the like hold bolts, but not great with fluid.