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Old May 26, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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Hey guys hd battery how tight is to tight? The dam pos.post will not stay tight. So once in while the bike will click then take of. How can i fix this ? thanks slick
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Be sure you have a star washer under the bolt heads. It's usually the connections for the negative cable that cause this problem though.
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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two words loc-tite!!! comes in several strenghts if you put it on it wont come loose and depending on what strenght you use your next post will be how do i get it loose. you can pick it up at any auto parts store for a couple of bucks. If you were here in east tn id give it to you i get a tube with every recall i do on genourus motors valve covers. ive got like 20 and trust me it works.
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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ORIGINAL: jb4me

two words loc-tite!!! comes in several strenghts if you put it on it wont come loose and depending on what strenght you use your next post will be how do i get it loose. you can pick it up at any auto parts store for a couple of bucks. If you were here in east tn id give it to you i get a tube with every recall i do on genourus motors valve covers. ive got like 20 and trust me it works.
You've got locktite to give away?? Hell, I buy that stuff by the case. I'll be in East TN in a week or so!!!!
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 05:50 AM
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DON'T use RED Locktite! I have found BLUE to be the best for future removal.
 
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