Loctite red or blue? or anti-seize?

 

I don’t use any of that, just a little primary fluid from the drain pan on the threads.

 

 

I NEVER use red in anything that doesn't call for it.....wouldn't do it especially in aluminum, you'll strip all the threads out.
Blue....NO......
Anti seize, no again

 

I don`t use red for anything on my bikes.

 

I've not used any of the 3 I mentioned, but in a discussion some are saying antiseize. Why not antiseize?

 

Because the service manual does not call for it. It`s not a hot area where fasteners are known to seize in the threads.

There are only a few places where anti seize is needed.

 

They may have been referring to using stainless steel fasteners in aluminium castings. You can get galvanic corrosion when using one with the other. Copper slip / anti seize inhibits the corrosion.

 

Makes sense (Dan & Phil), thank you.

 

Use torquing sequence from the manual