| Author | Message | ||
     Teddagreek |
Doing some work on my bike. Couldn't find the proper loctite anywhere in the auto part stores... Would the local harley dealers carry it? | ||
| Blake |
I think even Walmart carries it. The auto parts stores and hardware store in Kigore carry it too. | ||
| Phatkidwit1eye |
Are you talking about finding the right numbered loctite? I know there are different types in each category. I think you would be fine buying the blue and red off the shelf stuff. Here is a link to their site.... http://www.loctite.com/int_henkel/loctite_us/index.cfm?&pageid=114&layout=3 (Message edited by phatkidwit1eye on September 30, 2006) | ||
| Teddagreek |
Manuel says High temp/High Strength.. Which makes sense this bike get hot.. All I could find was the High strength stuff.. Going to make a few stops in the morning maybe I'll get lucky... | ||
| Seth |
Sounds f***ed but remember the red Loctite comes in a blue tube and the Blue Loctite comes in a red tube. No I'm not joking. | ||
| Seth |
Oh, and any auto parts shop will carry it. Look in the adhesives isle. Don't be ashamed to ask, they set those places up like a freakin' maze now-a-days. The only thing easy to find now are the air fresheners  | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Locktite is great stuff, the original thread blocker. Other brands are available now that the original patents have expired, and they work well too. I think Permatex is another brand that might be available where Locktite is not. I use the blue, medium strength material all the time on the Buell, because it vibrates more than most motorbikes, and it really is necessary! The Red, High Strength should be used sparingly, as it can be very difficult to remove. The shop manual will usually specify the right one. One a historical note, back in the day, young racers could not afford Locktite, so we used a 3M glue that was bright yellow. Perhaps some other old timer will recall what it was originally used for. In any event, you could always tell a privateer then, because his motor was covered in yellow spots:-) | ||
| Gmc310 |
Nail polish has been said to work as well | ||
| Oldog |
That would be 3M weather strip cement most likely. check the phone book for an industrial supply house, or a gasket/sealing shop, they will likely be able to order it for you. (Message edited by oldog on September 30, 2006) | ||
| Ragnagwar |
I second what "Phat" said. Just buy the Red and Blue and you should be fine. That's all i've ever used and have had no problems. http://loctite.com/int_henkel/loctite_us/loctite_left_navi.cfm?&pageid=19&layout =3 | ||
| Jackbequick |
Chain auto parts stores like VIP and CarQuest carry Loctite in a package with a house brand. It is the same stuff, made by the same people, in the same tube, with different markings. and it is cheaper. The blue LocTite (in the red tube) is safe to use just about anywhere as near as I can tell. It is silly to not use it on a fastener that you find does not stay fastened. The red is more serious and can be troublesome to get released on smaller threads. It takes a temp of about 700-800F on and in the place where the red LocTite has set up to get it to give up. So if you put red on long small screw it is possible to twist the head off trying to break it free. If in doubt with the red, only put it on the last couple of threads, don't use a lot of it. I've used red on very small screws in firearms, cameras, instruments, and similar places by putting the screw in clean and dry and then backing it off one or two turns. Then take a tiny amount of red on a tootpick and just touch the threads. That will give you a seal that can be released pretty easily later. LoTite has a line of great products, the bearing and seal retainer (green) will save situations with a loose fitting/wants to turn bearing or race. On the aluminum wheels that have a bearing bore service life of only fews press in press out cycles, you can get at least one more service cycle out of them by using the green stuff. Jack | ||
| Mbsween |
Gentleman_jon, We called that yellow stuff Gorilla snot. I think Old dog has the correct name | ||
| Diablobrian |
there is also a green penetrating locktite that is designed to "wick" into threads in places where you "can't" take something apart, and don't want the fasteners to come loose. I'm pretty sure that we were getting that one from the aviation department aboard the ship. The bottle has long time (14yrs) because I have used it sparingly so the label is long gone, or I'd give you the number for that one. As a Buell rider blue thread-locker of any brand is your best friend. Keep a bottle handy. Be very carefull of where you use the red. I would not advise using it on bolts smaller than 1/4 inch in all but the most extreme circumstances, and the manual will tell you if the circumstance is extreme enough. Otherwise whatever blue you can find will do the trick. | ||
| Teddagreek |
Found what I needed at Napa ended up buying Permatex... High Temp sealant and locker.. Thanks. | ||
| Lost_in_ohio |
I bought the correct loctite from my local graingers......the local car parts store did not have it. The guys at the parts counter at the local Harely boutiquet......looked at me as if I had three heads when I came in the the loctite part numbers......I asked the service manager if they don't stock the correct chemicals then how do they perform the maintenance to factory standards. I was asked what I meant and then told to get out. Hmmm and we wonder why our bikes have trouble. (Message edited by lost_in_ohio on September 30, 2006) | ||
| Teddagreek |
Went to two HD dealers both had the wrong stuff on the shelf.. Does make you wonder? Didn't even think of Grainger Damn.... Permatex is a good equivalent.. Probably take me years before I need some more.. |
