Author Topic: When to use Locktite (Read 3927 times)

vadim · « **on:** August 28, 2005, 04:21:04 PM »

I have a question about the usage of locktite. Should I use it on the carb drain screws? In general, when is it necessary to secure thread with locktite? Any advice from your experience?

-Vadim

smooth operator · « **Reply #1 on:** August 29, 2005, 08:42:34 AM »

NO! don't use loc-tite on any carb parts. I use blue on most things though. Brake mounts, anything on the frame,pinch bolts,any lock nuts that are reused. Sprocket bolts I use red, Make sure you clean and degreese them 1st. I hit the threads on the wire wheel,spray them with laquer thinner(you can use carb cleaner) then blow them off.

vadim · « **Reply #2 on:** August 29, 2005, 09:40:44 AM »

This is my first bike and I am going DIY, so it really helps to have the stupid questions answered before I make stupid mistakes. :)

-Vadim

fartndust · « **Reply #3 on:** September 06, 2005, 01:48:16 AM »

I make a practice of visually checking bolts and fasteners everytime I give the B12 a bath. You can use the Blue loctite on body part fasteners, clutch covers, hose support bolts. Just about anything exterior. Grab a 10 and 12 mil, a set of allens, and as you wash and dry just give each fastener a tug to make sure they are seated....lots of stuff will work itself loose over time. This is especially true of those damn quads we have...sheeesh!

smooth operator · « **Reply #4 on:** September 07, 2005, 08:41:30 AM »

And on body parts where you don't use loc-tite,a little dap of silicone works well.

Sven · « **Reply #5 on:** September 07, 2005, 02:43:20 PM »

What's the difference between the different colors of Loc-Tite?

fartndust · « **Reply #6 on:** September 07, 2005, 03:17:52 PM »

This is off the top of my head, so it may not be exactly as the bottles say...this the jest of it:
BLUE: any application where vibration is a concern, it can be removed with ordinary hand tools
RED: same as above, but heat and special tools may be required to remove the parts once the red sets up
Green: I don't know who uses this stuff. We tried it once on a couple of bolts on a variable speed drive at work as they kept working loose. We had to DRILL OUT the old ones, retap for new ones when it came time to replace it...

If you get it on your fingers....don't touch your penis!!

(you shouldn't be touching yourself while working anyway...show some restraint...damn!)

EODSarge · « **Reply #7 on:** September 07, 2005, 03:39:16 PM »

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If you get it on your fingers....don't touch your penis!!

NOW you tell me.

Sven · « **Reply #8 on:** September 07, 2005, 04:08:58 PM »

So the green loc-tite should never be a sub for KY, either?