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thread lock...
seems like the old shove vibrates ever bolt, nut and screw loose....
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i have used some locktite (blue), but, was wondering if that stuff compromises the electrical connections , say on the starter or solenoid studs ?
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the reson for the concern is that (when replacing the cables), the starter stud did not look clean enough for a good connection,, and was wondering if there is a better product out there for the electrical connections? Just wondering how everyone keeps their stuff tight (eletrical and non electrical) ?
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thanks,,
mb
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i have used some locktite (blue), but, was wondering if that stuff compromises the electrical connections , say on the starter or solenoid studs ?
.
the reson for the concern is that (when replacing the cables), the starter stud did not look clean enough for a good connection,, and was wondering if there is a better product out there for the electrical connections? Just wondering how everyone keeps their stuff tight (eletrical and non electrical) ?
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thanks,,
mb
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I use loctite RED where ever I can, and Blue everywhere else, EXCEPT. Electrical.....
Red requires heat to break the seal, where Blue does not.
On electrical I use those nasty star lock washers, and try to double
Nut if I can. Loctite seals by not getting O2, they do make a Green Loctite
For electrical, but I've never used it. Reading on it ,it says it takes some
Heat to break the seal.
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Red requires heat to break the seal, where Blue does not.
On electrical I use those nasty star lock washers, and try to double
Nut if I can. Loctite seals by not getting O2, they do make a Green Loctite
For electrical, but I've never used it. Reading on it ,it says it takes some
Heat to break the seal.
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Be careful using the various types of Loctite ... using one intended for another purpose ( permanent as opposed to temporary ) can lead to some disappointing results when dis-assembly time comes ... http://www.loctiteproducts.com/product_advisor/ When dealing with electrical connections a dielectric grease will go a long way in keeping corrosion at bay ... Hope this helps!
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Don't use it on any connection involving wires or grounds it can compromise things and pay attention to what Larry posted , using the wrong stuff can cause loads of grief on the old shovels .
There's very few places on a bike to use the red so avoid it to stay on the safe side .
There's very few places on a bike to use the red so avoid it to stay on the safe side .
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