What NOT to loctite?

Beast250 · 02-12-2020, 10:17 AM

Are there specific items that should be avoided (or specifically included) when you check all bolts and loctite them?

Im looking for those 'not so obvious' items that could be overlooked.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-12-2020, 10:46 AM

Loctite is not needed on everything. Engine bolts are usually good from the factory. Just check all the bolts on the bike. If you have to put a lot of pressure on a bolt to remove it then it should be okay. If it is loose and has to be snugged up the remove it and apply Loctite. Bolts like the ones on the brake calipers , exhaust, foot pegs I would remove and apply.

Beast250 · 02-12-2020, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Loctite is not needed on everything. Engine bolts are usually good from the factory. Just check all the bolts on the bike. If you have to put a lot of pressure on a bolt to remove it then it should be okay. If it is loose and has to be snugged up the remove it and apply Loctite. Bolts like the ones on the brake calipers , exhaust, foot pegs I would remove and apply.

I really Thank and appreciate all of the work and responses you do on this forum.

Appreciate it very much.

whitelightning85 · 02-14-2020, 05:12 PM

Thanks for asking this question. I'm brand new to owning a bike - as it isn't even here yet (coming next Monday or Tuesday) - but I kept seeing loctite thrown around and was wondering, what the heck do I need to do loctite!

GetnGhost · 02-14-2020, 10:42 PM

I been putting Loctite on my plastics and Brush guards on my TBR7 too! Hate to have a fender come off and get into my spokes. I used the medium blue stuff, was this a bad ideal?

02-12-2020, 10:17 AM	#1
Beast250 Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 35	What NOT to loctite? Are there specific items that should be avoided (or specifically included) when you check all bolts and loctite them? Im looking for those 'not so obvious' items that could be overlooked.
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JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,578	Loctite is not needed on everything. Engine bolts are usually good from the factory. Just check all the bolts on the bike. If you have to put a lot of pressure on a bolt to remove it then it should be okay. If it is loose and has to be snugged up the remove it and apply Loctite. Bolts like the ones on the brake calipers , exhaust, foot pegs I would remove and apply. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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02-14-2020, 05:12 PM	#4
whitelightning85 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Tampa Bay Area Posts: 53	Thanks for asking this question. I'm brand new to owning a bike - as it isn't even here yet (coming next Monday or Tuesday) - but I kept seeing loctite thrown around and was wondering, what the heck do I need to do loctite!
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02-14-2020, 10:42 PM	#5
GetnGhost Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Kentucky Posts: 40	I been putting Loctite on my plastics and Brush guards on my TBR7 too! Hate to have a fender come off and get into my spokes. I used the medium blue stuff, was this a bad ideal?
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