No loctite on swingarm pivot bolt?
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No loctite on swingarm pivot bolt?
Hi All,
Swapped my black swingarm for a Harley chrome swingarm last night on my 2012 XL1200V. I had new bearings pressed in to the chrome swingarm so it was a breeze swapping it out. My Harley service manual states to torque the bolts to 60-70ft lbs but doesn't mention any loctite. Is there any reason to put some blue (or a single drop of red) on the bolts before I start reassembly of the rest of the bike?
Thanks.
Swapped my black swingarm for a Harley chrome swingarm last night on my 2012 XL1200V. I had new bearings pressed in to the chrome swingarm so it was a breeze swapping it out. My Harley service manual states to torque the bolts to 60-70ft lbs but doesn't mention any loctite. Is there any reason to put some blue (or a single drop of red) on the bolts before I start reassembly of the rest of the bike?
Thanks.
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Thanks guys. I'm in between on this one. I definitely don't want one or both of these bolts backing out, but I'm also not able to get a torque wrench on them once I put the exhaust and passenger foot peg brackets back on.
FWIW, the bolts didn't appear to have any loctite on them previously. I've just learned to loctite everything usually. The only bolts/nuts I haven't loctited in the past are the exhaust flange nuts and the upper shock bolts.
FWIW, the bolts didn't appear to have any loctite on them previously. I've just learned to loctite everything usually. The only bolts/nuts I haven't loctited in the past are the exhaust flange nuts and the upper shock bolts.
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Hi,
I’m not sure if this will work on a ‘12 but this is what I did on my ‘96.
After everything was was cleaned and repacked I cleaned the Allen bolt and threads in the pivot shaft.
I then threaded the Allen bolt into the pivot shaft before slipping it through the frame and swing arm. After the pivot shaft was through I removed the Allen bolt and slid the swing arm bushing into place.
Doing it this way prevented the threads in the swing arm shaft from getting grease on them. I then applied some blue thread locker and tourqued to 50lbs.
I tightened the bolt from 35 to 50 in 5 lb increments checking that the pivot was moving smoothly.
Hope this helps,
Craig
I’m not sure if this will work on a ‘12 but this is what I did on my ‘96.
After everything was was cleaned and repacked I cleaned the Allen bolt and threads in the pivot shaft.
I then threaded the Allen bolt into the pivot shaft before slipping it through the frame and swing arm. After the pivot shaft was through I removed the Allen bolt and slid the swing arm bushing into place.
Doing it this way prevented the threads in the swing arm shaft from getting grease on them. I then applied some blue thread locker and tourqued to 50lbs.
I tightened the bolt from 35 to 50 in 5 lb increments checking that the pivot was moving smoothly.
Hope this helps,
Craig
Hi All,
Swapped my black swingarm for a Harley chrome swingarm last night on my 2012 XL1200V. I had new bearings pressed in to the chrome swingarm so it was a breeze swapping it out. My Harley service manual states to torque the bolts to 60-70ft lbs but doesn't mention any loctite. Is there any reason to put some blue (or a single drop of red) on the bolts before I start reassembly of the rest of the bike?
Thanks.
Swapped my black swingarm for a Harley chrome swingarm last night on my 2012 XL1200V. I had new bearings pressed in to the chrome swingarm so it was a breeze swapping it out. My Harley service manual states to torque the bolts to 60-70ft lbs but doesn't mention any loctite. Is there any reason to put some blue (or a single drop of red) on the bolts before I start reassembly of the rest of the bike?
Thanks.
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Thanks Craig.
On my 2012, the bearings don't need to be packed and are pressed in to the swingarm with a snap ring to hold it in place, so getting grease all over the place shouldn't be a problem.
I think I will pull the bolts and put a drop of blue on them, and torque to 55/60 ft pounds so I don't have to worry about retorquing them.
On my 2012, the bearings don't need to be packed and are pressed in to the swingarm with a snap ring to hold it in place, so getting grease all over the place shouldn't be a problem.
I think I will pull the bolts and put a drop of blue on them, and torque to 55/60 ft pounds so I don't have to worry about retorquing them.
Hi,
I’m not sure if this will work on a ‘12 but this is what I did on my ‘96.
After everything was was cleaned and repacked I cleaned the Allen bolt and threads in the pivot shaft.
I then threaded the Allen bolt into the pivot shaft before slipping it through the frame and swing arm. After the pivot shaft was through I removed the Allen bolt and slid the swing arm bushing into place.
Doing it this way prevented the threads in the swing arm shaft from getting grease on them. I then applied some blue thread locker and tourqued to 50lbs.
I tightened the bolt from 35 to 50 in 5 lb increments checking that the pivot was moving smoothly.
Hope this helps,
Craig
I’m not sure if this will work on a ‘12 but this is what I did on my ‘96.
After everything was was cleaned and repacked I cleaned the Allen bolt and threads in the pivot shaft.
I then threaded the Allen bolt into the pivot shaft before slipping it through the frame and swing arm. After the pivot shaft was through I removed the Allen bolt and slid the swing arm bushing into place.
Doing it this way prevented the threads in the swing arm shaft from getting grease on them. I then applied some blue thread locker and tourqued to 50lbs.
I tightened the bolt from 35 to 50 in 5 lb increments checking that the pivot was moving smoothly.
Hope this helps,
Craig
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If you add loctite (since it is not called for), reduce the torque value.
Blue is medium strength and will be easy to undo. If in doubt heat the socket before putting to the bolt and it will soften the Loctite.
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EDIT: I stand corrected
http://henkeladhesivesna.com/knowled...tionship-2.pdf
Page 21.
You learn something new every day. Cheers.
As the service manual gives a range for torque settings maybe just use the lower figure.
http://henkeladhesivesna.com/knowled...tionship-2.pdf
Page 21.
You learn something new every day. Cheers.
As the service manual gives a range for torque settings maybe just use the lower figure.
Last edited by Andy from Sandy; Mar 1, 2018 at 12:48 PM.