Loose bolt

Irish Hog · Oct 26th, 2008, 06:11 PM

Any one have something they use to keep the allens snug. I have a allen bolt on my foot peg that keeps backing out. It really sucked the other day, I went on a children's toy ride and halfway through the run, my foot peg started to spin. I could not get a good footing on it since it would always land chrome side up, I could not stop, since we were in formation. This really spoiled the run..

So today I put a little Teflon tape on and tightened it up, but is this what I should use?. I use this stuff for the plastic fittings for the pool pump, thought it would work just as good for the metal Allen bolts, or is there some other kind of loctite I should use to keep this bolt tight. I am going on a 200 mile run next week and I don't need this happening again. Any help??

R. Lewis · Oct 26th, 2008, 06:16 PM

I believe there are two or three kinds of loctite. Which one have you used on it?

Irish Hog · Oct 26th, 2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by R. Lewis

I believe there are two or three kinds of loctite. Which one have you used on it?

I have not used anykind of locktite yet, just teflon tape. I was curious if I should use locktite instead of the teflon tape.

wildspirit97 · Oct 26th, 2008, 06:30 PM

I'd use the blue loctite. If you really don't want it coming off use the red.

R. Lewis · Oct 26th, 2008, 06:34 PM

blue loctite --- have you tried to replace the screw?

Irish Hog · Oct 26th, 2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by R. Lewis

blue loctite --- have you tried to replace the screw?

Actually never thought about replacing the screw. Guess that is why we come here for advise

but I would still like to add a little blue loctite, just to be sure this never happens again.

R. Lewis · Oct 26th, 2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irish Hog

Actually never thought about replacing the screw. Guess that is why we come here for advise

but I would still like to add a little blue loctite, just to be sure this never happens again.

make sure the male & female threads are fairly clean of debris ( dirt,grease, old teflon tape) and after you apply the loctite -- let it "set-up" for a little bit before riding .

Irish Hog · Oct 26th, 2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by R. Lewis

make sure the male & female threads are fairly clean of debris ( dirt,grease, old teflon tape) and after you apply the loctite -- let it "set-up" for a little bit before riding .

Thanks for the tip. Everyone should check thier pegs from now and again for loose bolts, becasue it will end your ride quick if you lose a peg, especially gear side.

Bud White · Oct 26th, 2008, 09:24 PM

Blue loctite for sure .. on its maiden voyage the other night my buddy's new bike had a foot peg come loose and was spinning .. he was lucky i had my tools with me as he hadnt had time to fit his tool bag yet..

Blue loctite is a great way to lock um in

krikket · Oct 26th, 2008, 10:25 PM

What's the difference between blue and red loctite? Besides color....

Oct 26th, 2008, 06:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Irish Hog Play The Throttle Ride: 01 FXDWG Join Date: Aug 26th, 2008 Location: Farthest south in NJ Posts: 164 My Mood:	Loose bolt Any one have something they use to keep the allens snug. I have a allen bolt on my foot peg that keeps backing out. It really sucked the other day, I went on a children's toy ride and halfway through the run, my foot peg started to spin. I could not get a good footing on it since it would always land chrome side up, I could not stop, since we were in formation. This really spoiled the run.. So today I put a little Teflon tape on and tightened it up, but is this what I should use?. I use this stuff for the plastic fittings for the pool pump, thought it would work just as good for the metal Allen bolts, or is there some other kind of loctite I should use to keep this bolt tight. I am going on a 200 mile run next week and I don't need this happening again. Any help?? __________________ 2001 B/O FXDWG Wide Glide Vance and Hines shorts

Oct 26th, 2008, 06:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
R. Lewis Moderators Ride: 2007 electra glide ultra classic Black Pearl Join Date: Nov 3rd, 2007 Location: Bourbon, Missouri Posts: 1,051 My Mood:	Re: Loose bolt I believe there are two or three kinds of loctite. Which one have you used on it? __________________ JUST BE CAREFUL !

Oct 26th, 2008, 06:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
wildspirit97 Contributor$ Ride: 2007 softail fxst Join Date: Sep 12th, 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 649 My Mood:	Re: Loose bolt I'd use the blue loctite. If you really don't want it coming off use the red.

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R. Lewis Moderators Ride: 2007 electra glide ultra classic Black Pearl Join Date: Nov 3rd, 2007 Location: Bourbon, Missouri Posts: 1,051 My Mood:	Re: Loose bolt blue loctite --- have you tried to replace the screw? __________________ JUST BE CAREFUL !

Oct 26th, 2008, 09:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bud White Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Road King Classic. Join Date: Jun 8th, 2008 Location: Wayne , MI Posts: 703 My Mood:	Re: Loose bolt Blue loctite for sure .. on its maiden voyage the other night my buddy's new bike had a foot peg come loose and was spinning .. he was lucky i had my tools with me as he hadnt had time to fit his tool bag yet.. Blue loctite is a great way to lock um in __________________ "Tell me where I'm going, let my bones fall in the Dust, can't you hear that Ghost thats Calling as my Colt begins to Rust, in the Dust"

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