Threadlocker Yes or No??????

[misteright1_99]

I was wondering what members opinions were pertaining to useing some form of threadlocker such as Loctite or Permatex on the nuts and bolts on their engines and bikes? What is your favorite brand and color?

 

[HoughMade]

Yes- absolutely- Loctite- Blue on most, I used red on the bolt that retains the clutch bellhousing.

 

[stringer]

i like green the best

 

[kerf]

I've found using Loctite, robs me of the joy of discovering missing parts after a ride. Nothing beats walking miles of roadway looking for bits of shiny metal.

 

[misteright1_99]

I just started using the red Gel. I have been useing Loctite forever and never had any problems.

 

[4doora]

I've found using Loctite, robs me of the joy of discovering missing parts after a ride. Nothing beats walking miles of roadway looking for bits of shiny metal.

 

[Alan]

Blue, rarely red Unless you want it superglued.

 

[Simonator]

Blue is good enough. Red is more expensive, and might be too strong for the tiny nuts and bolts that we use on our kits. You need to be able to remove them if you have to.

 

[SirJakesus]

Blue is what I've always used. I just slather it on there and wipe off the extra. Red should hold better especially under high heat situations BUT you need to cook it off with a butane torch in order to remove the part again. Yes, Locktite EVERYTHING. It can't hurt your bike but it can sure as heck save you a lot of hassle and breakdowns.

 

[decompiler]

Loctite and other products like it are an absolute must. Without it, your motorized bike WILL basically shake itself apart. Blue threadlocker will be good enough for nearly all the parts youy need to keep tightened.

Heck, my kick stand nearly fell off because it was the only thing I didn't use blue threadlocker on.