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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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Riding to work this morning, I felt something against my right leg. I looked down and it was the cover of the air filter leaning against my leg. I had to pull to the side and stop quickly. The cover fell to the ground. I got it and put it in a bag. Vibration had evidently buggered out the screw hole bigger than it should be. Now I have to get a new cover. I was sort of irritated, but it could have been worse.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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loc-tite or safety wire?
 
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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Loctite, never had problem.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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I always use locktite on those screws. Actually, I use the Permatex version on those screws. It's more heat resistant.
 
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