I lost one of my bolts to my exhaust tips :mad:, and I know Krandall lost a tip at a race :'(, is there a certain type of locktite we should use on those small bolts to insure we don't loose them again? or do you have a better idea to secure them?
Thanks,
Aaron
Red loctite should hold.
Let me know if you need some spare bolts.
if red don't work try
that and lock waskers
Isn't red the permanent?
Quote from: Krandall on August 21, 2008, 02:24:33 PM
Isn't red the permanent?
+1
I need to pull them out once in awhile to change sparkies for QC's
Quote from: Colorado700R on August 21, 2008, 02:30:31 PM
Quote from: Krandall on August 21, 2008, 02:24:33 PM
Isn't red the permanent?
+1
I need to pull them out once in awhile to change sparkies for QC's
Same here. I'd think Blue would be the way to go. that's just the "semi" permanent stuff.
Quote from: Krandall on August 21, 2008, 02:24:33 PM
Isn't red the permanent?
Yes it is, but with a little heat it will come right off.
I would do blue LT with a lock washer.
This is what I do with the bolts I take out and have to re install once in awhile. Like the tips on my barkers. I put a small amount of ultra copper on the threads of the bolt and install as normal. They do not vibrate out. Works everytime and is no problem taking them back out when needed.
this happened with my HMF exhaust at the dunes. one screw came out!
Quote from: TrxOutlawz on August 21, 2008, 03:21:48 PMI put a small amount of ultra copper on the threads of the bolt and install as normal.
???
Whats ultra copper? I use blue LT on erry thing!
son of a bitch i can get this quote thing down for life of me why is my reply in the white part with the quote?
F it you get the idea!
Quote from: BADRAP08 on August 21, 2008, 10:48:20 PM
Whats ultra copper? I use blue LT on erry thing!
Go to your auto parts store, check out the gasket / sealant section. Look there and you will find it. Ultra Copper is a High heat sealant. You can also us Ultra Black if that is what you have..
Permatex - Threadlocker Gels in the GEL TWIST™ Applicator.
http://www.permatex.com/brand_gel_twist.htm
Ultra Copper is a high temp silicone made for exhaust.
It makes a great vibration resistant threadlocker that is also easy to remove.
Since I started using it I have not lost a bolt out of any pipe.
Quote from: air on August 22, 2008, 07:57:01 PM
Ultra Copper is a high temp silicone made for exhaust.
It makes a great vibration resistant threadlocker that is also easy to remove.
Since I started using it I have not lost a bolt out of any pipe.
Permatex Ultra Copper Maximum Temperature RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers/auto_Permatex_Ultra_Copper_Maximum_Temperature_RTV_Silicone_Gasket_Maker.htm
I need to pick up some Ultra Copper for the tool box, thanks for the heads up :thumbs:
I used to do the silicone trick on my dirtbikes, 2 strokes are notorious for vibrating bolts loose. Things like the seat bolts that need to come out regularly I used silicone, it dampens the vibration and puts just enougn resistance on the bolt to keep it from backing out, but still makes it easy to remove when you throw a wrench on it. :thumbs: to Trx for the suggestion.