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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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Default Lost its nut/bolts PLEASE HELP

Does anyone know how to ensure that the nuts does not come loose from the exhaust pipes. I kept hearing a rattle during one ride and when I got home, I looked at my pipes, the nuts were gone from the exhust that goes to the heads.

What can I do to ensure it does not happen again. Also, how can I check to see if I have a leak from the exhaust to the heads.

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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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Locktite....................... . . ................................
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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lock nut. same thing happened to me. hasnt happend since
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Locktite....................... . . ................................
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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You should check all nuts and bolts every so often.After a while you'll know what shakes loose and what doesn't.Then use loctite like everyone said.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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BLUE Loctite, not Red.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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Blue loctite...can't go wrong.

Also...you can use lock washers.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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A little dab of blue locktite should be all you need. As stated above, don't use the red locktite.

Also, use locktite on any type of fastener you attach or re-attach on your bike.
 
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