Will vibration loosen things?
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Will vibration loosen things?
Howdy. I have a 2001 Sporster 1200. As we all know these bikes have metal mounted engines and they do shake a little bit. Not nearly as much as some people told me it would, but it does move. I heard that on these bikes, or all Harley's in general, that because of the shaking a lot of things come loose and you have to keep re-tightening things.
So, is this true? If so what things should I keep an eye on?
Many thanks in advance.
So, is this true? If so what things should I keep an eye on?
Many thanks in advance.
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RE: Will vibration loosen things?
Personally, I've never had many things loosen up. Other than the regulator to stator plug on the front of the bike. Just get familiar with everything obvious that's bolted on. Trust me, when you wash these things, you get real familiar with them.
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RE: Will vibration loosen things?
ORIGINAL: stevegray
I heard that on these bikes, or all Harley's in general, that because of the shaking a lot of things come loose and you have to keep re-tightening things.
So, is this true? If so what things should I keep an eye on?
I heard that on these bikes, or all Harley's in general, that because of the shaking a lot of things come loose and you have to keep re-tightening things.
So, is this true? If so what things should I keep an eye on?
The best thing you can do is get a sevice manual,this will give torque specs for all the bolts.Get a torque wrench and check all the bolts.
Dont rely on a dealer to do this if you take it in for service.
Which bolts to check for?Well any bolt can come loose.
My '06 RG glide had a couple bolts become loose.
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RE: Will vibration loosen things?
Vibration in any machinery can eventually cause things to loosen. But I don't think it's that big of a worry. I put about 25K miles on a '97 sportster. Never had anything come loose. Just keep an eye on things and don't sweat it. Loved my sporty.
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RE: Will vibration loosen things?
ORIGINAL: stevegray... I have been needing to buy a good torque wrench anyhow, and I was planning on getting a service manual.
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O.K. say i tighten thebolts down how would that affect the loctite and which one would you use for general tightning im still hunting down a torque wrench inch type
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RE: Will vibration loosen things?
Craftsman has a 3/8 drive torque wrench calibrated in Inches. Locktite Blue for most of the stuff, Red for the stuff you don't want to come apart without heat. Locktite (and certain other thread lockers) are basically adhesives, so when you un-do the fasteners, you've broken the adhesive bond. Clean 'em and re-apply.
On another note: Personally it seems that I use more anti-seize on the bike than Locktite.
On another note: Personally it seems that I use more anti-seize on the bike than Locktite.
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