I just ordered a set of stainless bolts from Z1Enterprises (which showed up in two days, because, because?.well?Z1Enterprises is da bomb). I?m just going to slowly install these a few at a time. I know I need to coat them with anti-seize,but?.what do I use? What?s the recommended stuff? I did a search, but haven?t come up with it.
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Go to your nearest auto supply store and just ask for anti seize compound. It's a regular item that any auto supply will carry. It comes in a container with an applicator brush built into the cap. Be careful where you put it because it doesn't remove easily. Especially from hands and clothing. Don't ask me how I know this.
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I have been using this Permatex on everything, works well and for fasteners I have removed later they come right out.
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Damn, you guys are quick. Thanks.
I've been missing a bolt on the right side for 8 years (I bought it that way). I've always meant to get a replacement from Bike Bandit, but it occurred to me that this would be a better approach. Should look better, too, though anyone who's seen my bike (any of mine) would think that would never enter my mind."When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why they are poor, they call me a communist." Bishop Helder Camara
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a copper based anti sieze compound is best when fitting stainless fasteners into aluminum cases1978 GS1085.
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I prefer copper based also. I use the Loctite stuff. Here is a link with the stuff that I use. It's been used on airplanes, cars and bikes with no problems.
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To prevent galvanic corrosion when interfacing stainless steel and alloys used on motorcycle engine castings you must use a copper anti seize compound1978 GS1085.
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Much harder to get the copper stuff here - most is Aluminium or Zinc. I bring it back from the UK or get someone to bring it over for me.....
Dan
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Are you kidding?
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if it is that difficult to get hold of on your side of the world then i would be prepared to ship some over to you guys if you really want it.
no profit, you just cover my costs for purchase and postage1978 GS1085.
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I bought two tubes of copper anti-seize from O'Reilly Autoparts in the last month. It was just hanging on the rack as normal shelf stock.
Fortunately, they had a record of the second tube so I was able to return it without a receipt. I don't think I'd use two tubes of that stuff in a lifetime.
WoodsieComment
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McMaster-Carr!!! Come on you guys, do some searching & stop making things more difficult than they need to be!!! Ray.Comment
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