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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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What color loctite you guys use with quick-release sideplates/sissy bar? Blue?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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What color loctite you guys use with quick-release sideplates/sissy bar? Blue?
Blue should work and hold it just fine, red might be over kill on it.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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I use a lot of Blue.
Careful when using Red, it is meant to be almost permanent.
Red can strip threads when trying to loosen a fastening.
 
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