drive shaft flange thread locker

[scotto58]

What "flavor" of thread locker (Loctite or other brand) should I use on the bolts that mate the drive shaft to the output flange on the motor of my 79 GS850?

Scott

[almarconi]

I would use whatever is recommended in the service manual.

[bwringer]

Problem is, the manual is rather unclear as to which is which.

I believe you want the red high strength stuff here -- steel threads in a highly critical spot.

[skidMarkNZ]

Ive never used any, its not like they can rotate out... only vibration will be an issue... 4,000 k's and they never came loose yet.

[Dave_17954]

I used red on my 650...

[Nessism]

Service manual calls for the 1333B thread locker - medium strength. Threebond has more flavors than Loctite, the red is the closest Loctite equivalent.

[bwringer]

Ive never used any, its not like they can rotate out...

Oh, yes they can...


FWIW, if you get new bolts, they come with a pinkish threadlocker goop already in place. They're specially hardened and an oddball length.

[scotto58]

[QUOTE=bwringer;1019434]Oh, yes they can...


Speaking from experience?

Looks like red it is. Definitely don't want them coming out @ 60mph.

Thanks for the advice.

Scott