putting some new handlebars and risers on the bike. I was just wondering if putting Loctite on the riser threads is a good or bad idea.

--Mike

 

Loctite is ALWAYS a good idea. Medium(blue) strength is the norm for most bolts on the bike.

 

I blue locktite every nut and bolt, not matter what it is. Cheap insurance!

 

The bolts for sure but would you also put on the threads where the riser and the handlebars meet? Seems like it would help prevent the handlebars from slipping in the risers.

 

From what I understand here, you want to put loctite on the riser bolts, correct? You don't have to put loctite on both lower riser threads and bolts, loctite one of them is good enough. Is that your question?

 

Not sure...but I think he's asking about the "knurled grooves" on the bars...Loctite there won't do any good!! If that's the problem, some have used sandpaper or emory cloth to roughen up the area so that the bars don't slip and move when attached to the risers

 

I see! I heard ppl use pop can tin to fill the knurled part, it works.
Loctite won't do anything in this case unless it is air sealed tight, otherwise it will not dry.

 

Yes, I'm referring to the "knurled grooves". Thanks I didn't know what they were called.