Potentially deadly service practice
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: San Tan Valley, AZ
RE: Potentially deadly service practice
ORIGINAL: SloChicken
I use this on mine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cALMqlFUebI
keeps em snug, and that keeps the OL happy!
I use this on mine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cALMqlFUebI
keeps em snug, and that keeps the OL happy!
Former Sponsor
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Davie, FL
RE: Potentially deadly service practice
As seeing many different people who ride Harley's, I agree with just about everyone here. All have great points. I have seen many bikes come in with bolts backed out of the sprocket/pully. Happened to a friend of mine last month in Key West. I use Red Locktite on drive components and rotors. It requires that you weld (not gas) 5/16" nuts to the head of the rotor bilts to prevent stripping of the fastener. Never reuse rotor bolts anyhow. This means, throw your old bolts away everytime unless the wheel has not been used under opperation. Rear pully bolts strech and also should never be used over again unless the wheel has not been used under opperation. My 2 coppers
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Elite HDF Member
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RE: Potentially deadly service practice
I thought I was the only person with this problem. I hate it when I am walking, my nuts get loose, I trip over them, and find myself needing a tow.
ORIGINAL: SloChicken
I use this on mine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cALMqlFUebI
keeps em snug, and that keeps the OL happy!
I use this on mine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cALMqlFUebI
keeps em snug, and that keeps the OL happy!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,642
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From: Forest Lake, Mn
RE: Potentially deadly service practice
ORIGINAL: fj4069
never had sprocket bolts come loose but have had 3 snap off and found the remaining 2 to be bent and cracked.
never had sprocket bolts come loose but have had 3 snap off and found the remaining 2 to be bent and cracked.
Ride that thing, SON!!!! [sm=smiley20.gif]The outcome is not funny at all, but I can tell those that "RIDE" vs those thatjust ride.
And "absolutely" nothing wrong with "USING" your ride. Just keep a really good eye on it.
Ever wonder how Harleys were kept together B4 Loctite? It is called "ELMER's glue" Learned that from the wrench at Cycle City in Hawaii.
And as has been mentionedalready - Torque values + + + + + +
And yet another reason to "wash" that critter, check it over carefully whilst cleaning.
Hey, Bob, if a "guys" nuts don't come loose on "his" HD, maybe it's becuz Momma has them in your purse.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: LAKESIDE CA.
RE: Potentially deadly service practice
my god you guys are **** quite checking everything on your bike all the time and ride the
thing a quick once over will usually tell all that is needed to know. ...
thing a quick once over will usually tell all that is needed to know. ...
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RE: Potentially deadly service practice
ORIGINAL: grumpy irish again
my god you guys are **** quite checking everything on your bike all the time and ride the
thing a quick once over will usually tell all that is needed to know. ...
my god you guys are **** quite checking everything on your bike all the time and ride the
thing a quick once over will usually tell all that is needed to know. ...
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Novi MI
RE: Potentially deadly service practice
Another reason I don't use dealerships. They overcharge you, then try to get the bikes out as fast as they can whether the works properly done or not. The work I or my brother in law can't do ourselves, I found an ndependent shop I trust.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Nevada
RE: Potentially deadly service practice
ORIGINAL: badwhine
The nut holding the handlebars needs to be checked more than any other!
The nut holding the handlebars needs to be checked more than any other!
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Road Master
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Central Illinois
RE: Potentially deadly service practice
ORIGINAL: landest
Well, I can appreciate your concern over the difference between Loctite 262 and 243, but personally Iwould put more emphasis onusing thecorrect torque valueon the bolts and the condition of the bolts. Loctite is good stuff but is no replacement for solid mechanical service practices. SHORT VERSION: Don't rely on loctite alone to hold your hardware in place.
Well, I can appreciate your concern over the difference between Loctite 262 and 243, but personally Iwould put more emphasis onusing thecorrect torque valueon the bolts and the condition of the bolts. Loctite is good stuff but is no replacement for solid mechanical service practices. SHORT VERSION: Don't rely on loctite alone to hold your hardware in place.
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Northeast Wisconsin
RE: Potentially deadly service practice
ORIGINAL: SloChicken
I use this on mine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cALMqlFUebI
keeps em snug, and that keeps the OL happy!
I use this on mine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cALMqlFUebI
keeps em snug, and that keeps the OL happy!