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Old Nov 10, 2023 | 12:17 PM
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16 spoke aluminum mag i am going to use lock washers for sprocket and brake disc. What about a drop of blue loctite also. Will it mess up threads when trying to remove bolts later on?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2023 | 05:32 AM
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Blue loctite is fine
 
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Old Nov 11, 2023 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Cliffw
16 spoke aluminum mag i am going to use lock washers for sprocket and brake disc. What about a drop of blue loctite also. Will it mess up threads when trying to remove bolts later on?
You need to add a signature line about bike detail. All Harley's are not the same. However, this is a Softail and most are similar.


That rear drive calls for a permanent grade loctite. And this bolts are grade 8.


PS. You been around not that long and hope you are enjoying your ride here. Only as a suggestion, make your next new post over in the new member welcome area.


 

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I use a threadlocker and torque down as per the service manual for that make and model.
 
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Blue on brake disc, red on sprocket. No lock washers, just standard washers with new bolts.
 

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Be careful with the lockwashers on the brake side, be sure the heads won't hit the caliper bracket with the added height, they tend to run close.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2023 | 04:32 PM
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stainless seat washer, prevents gouging.
a split washer is really just a space taker.
 
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