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03-12-2012, 02:48 AM | #1 |
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Loctite and brass?
I had to add a few washers between the upper bolt holes and the bracket on the batwing (to space it out) so I could fit my gauges. The bolt inserts are brass. Is there any reason I CAN'T use Loctite? With the brass inserts, I don't want to crank down too much on the bolts but it would be unsightly for the fairing to come flying off @ 70mph. Also, which is the more temporary Loctite? Blue or red? Again, because of the brass, I don't want to strip any threads if I ever need to loosen the bolts.
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03-12-2012, 04:32 AM | #2 |
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Don't see any reason you can't use Loctite Chris. Use the blue as it is less permanent. Red would make it difficult to remove.
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03-12-2012, 06:21 AM | #3 |
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Thanks, Gene.
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03-12-2012, 06:50 AM | #4 |
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It will work fine, use Blue loctite.
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03-12-2012, 06:59 AM | #5 |
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Blue is the medium strength stuff - and a touch of heat will kill the loctite and let it come loose...one of those small propane torches and a lick or two on the bolt...
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03-12-2012, 07:42 AM | #6 |
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I'm NOT licking any bolt especially after I've held a torch to it. Are you crazy?
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03-12-2012, 07:54 AM | #7 |
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I wouldn't put any heat near those bolts, the fairing is plastic and those brass inserts would get loose in a real hurry.
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03-12-2012, 08:05 AM | #8 |
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Just a little dab will do you where the nut and bolt will end up when tight. The blue should not need heat to remove.
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03-12-2012, 10:19 AM | #9 |
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I use blue loctite all the time and you do not need heat to get the bolts or screws undone.
You do need heat for the Red loctite.
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