I'm halfway through my Denali installation, and now I'm starting to put my bike back together. I'm so new to this that I don't even know the basics, so I need the help of some experienced people. How often should I use Loctite when I reinstall bolts and screws (I'm only using the blue medium Loctite).
Examples:
* larger T40 bolts attaching the seat holder to the frame, these bolts point downwards so do I still need Loctite if I properly torque them, there is no apparent evidence of anything having been applied to the bolt when I removed it, but I suspect BMW may use something that doesn't have a distinct color like Loctite
* small body part screws that usually are horizontal, I assume these should never get Loctite since they go into those light receptacles
My default at this point, pending your input is as follows:
* any small frame bolt/screw that is used to attach the plastic panels to the bike should never get Loctite.
* all other bolt, whether they point up, down, or sideways, regardless of size (T15 through T50), should have medium Loctite applied.
I also tend to put a pretty good amount of Loctite on the bolt (for example, on the Denali bolts I've installed for the light mount, horn, etc.). Do I need to be careful about the amount I use?
Your advice is greatly appreciated. Regards, Don
Examples:
* larger T40 bolts attaching the seat holder to the frame, these bolts point downwards so do I still need Loctite if I properly torque them, there is no apparent evidence of anything having been applied to the bolt when I removed it, but I suspect BMW may use something that doesn't have a distinct color like Loctite
* small body part screws that usually are horizontal, I assume these should never get Loctite since they go into those light receptacles
My default at this point, pending your input is as follows:
* any small frame bolt/screw that is used to attach the plastic panels to the bike should never get Loctite.
* all other bolt, whether they point up, down, or sideways, regardless of size (T15 through T50), should have medium Loctite applied.
I also tend to put a pretty good amount of Loctite on the bolt (for example, on the Denali bolts I've installed for the light mount, horn, etc.). Do I need to be careful about the amount I use?
Your advice is greatly appreciated. Regards, Don