Potentially deadly service practice
Cruiser
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From: Sanford, Fl
RE: Potentially deadly service practice
Four out of five of mine backed out right after my 5k service, no visible evidence of any loctite and I doubt they were torq'd. Pulled away from a stoplight and one hung up on my swing arm, locked my rear and screwed my tranny. Harley had a tow trailer there in 40 min, rebuilt everything and gave me a loaner for a week.
Coulda been worse, but no harm no foul, they made it right.
Pockets
Coulda been worse, but no harm no foul, they made it right.
Pockets
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From: San Diego
RE: Potentially deadly service practice
I use this on mine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cALMqlFUebI
keeps em snug, and that keeps the OL happy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cALMqlFUebI
keeps em snug, and that keeps the OL happy!
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RE: Potentially deadly service practice
Ya Kolni, me to. I always slather lots of Loctite 262 on my nuts and make sure I get lots of it on. I don't worry about getting to much on cause you can always work it in real good. I feel it's of the utmost importance espeicaly in the high heat area around the rear of the motor. You know how hot your nuts can get there.
As for touque I like to put a good size wrench on them ( my nuts )once in a while and give them a good yank. Gives me a good feeling about things. It kinda takes a load off my mind so I can conentrate on the ride.
I hope this helps. If itsaves one lifeI have done my job.
As for touque I like to put a good size wrench on them ( my nuts )once in a while and give them a good yank. Gives me a good feeling about things. It kinda takes a load off my mind so I can conentrate on the ride.
I hope this helps. If itsaves one lifeI have done my job.
ORIGINAL: Kolni
Yup, that's why before every ride I check and pack my nuts tight.
Nothin' worse(better) then bustin' a nut while riding.
ORIGINAL: dawidmer
Always check your nuts (and bolts) often to avoid that type of thing.
ORIGINAL: steverxr
Imagine your sprocket coming lose at 70 mph when you have a loved one on the back.
Imagine your sprocket coming lose at 70 mph when you have a loved one on the back.
Nothin' worse(better) then bustin' a nut while riding.
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From: Hoboken, New Jersey
RE: Potentially deadly service practice
I am almost 100% sure that if one or more of the fasteners that hols the rear sprocket on were backing out, you would notice it quickly due to serious vibration and noise. On 99% of the jap bikes, the bolts that hold the sprocket on also have a lock tab type washer on them. The type where you have to bend the tab over and against the flat of the bolt head. There is no way it will back out then.
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From: Bellevue, NE
RE: Potentially deadly service practice
When I remounted my front rotors last week I used new chrome bolts. I was surprised that the instructions that came with the bolts called for blue instead of red locktite.
Tourer
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From: Middleburg Florida
RE: Potentially deadly service practice
My local dealership don't have to worry about what kind of Loctite to use. They have the "lefty loosey" part down pretty good. It is the "rightey tightey" they have a problem with. In my experience anyway. That is why they don't wrench on my scoot anymore. JMTCW
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[quote]ORIGINAL: rufrider
Ya Kolni, me to. I always slather lots of Loctite 262 on my nuts and make sure I get lots of it on. I don't worry about getting to much on cause you can always work it in real good. I feel it's of the utmost importance espeicaly in the high heat area around the rear of the motor. You know how hot your nuts can get there.
As for touque I like to put a good size wrench on them ( my nuts )once in a while and give them a good yank. Gives me a good feeling about things. It kinda takes a load off my mind so I can conentrate on the ride.
I hope this helps. If itsaves one lifeI have done my job.
Why do I feel like I just read a Penthouse Forum letter?
Ya Kolni, me to. I always slather lots of Loctite 262 on my nuts and make sure I get lots of it on. I don't worry about getting to much on cause you can always work it in real good. I feel it's of the utmost importance espeicaly in the high heat area around the rear of the motor. You know how hot your nuts can get there.
As for touque I like to put a good size wrench on them ( my nuts )once in a while and give them a good yank. Gives me a good feeling about things. It kinda takes a load off my mind so I can conentrate on the ride.
I hope this helps. If itsaves one lifeI have done my job.
Why do I feel like I just read a Penthouse Forum letter?
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From: South Florida
RE: Potentially deadly service practice
It makes me think that I am going to have to go over the whole bike one of this nites and double check all the bolts I can put a socket or wrench on, because I am bad about spending time going over the bike..