Locktight?

[SOS]

8) Hello again. I can remember last year a guy saying something about

it being a good idea to use locktight on zooks because of the vibration

anyone ever use this? Thanks in advance. 8)

[Hap Call]

Re: Locktight?

8) Hello again. I can remember last year a guy saying something about

it being a good idea to use locktight on zooks because of the vibration

anyone ever use this? Thanks in advance. 8)

I use it on the valve cover because I use a rubber gasket and the torque valves are real low. There are other places I use it when I'm building my engines (like the bottom cam chain guide and other internal parts) but that is considered normal practice on all bikes, not just Suzukis. I don't think they vibrate any more than other brands...I've heard the 1150 vibrates a lot but I can't confirm that. Other s have said it's smooth.

Use it if the manual says to and/or if it gives you a warm fuzzy feeling. There are three different types...low locking power, Medium, and "gotta use a blow torch to get it off" high.



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[Pete Logan]

I use it on the oil drain plug to stop myself being tempted to overtighten it

Pete

[KEITH KRAUSE]

I use it on the oil drain plug to stop myself being tempted to overtighten it

Pete

For my GS1000, I just set the torque wrench to 8-9 ft/lb. Not sure if all models have the same torque needs.
It doesn't feel like you're tightening that much, but trust it, it will be fine.

[Pete Logan]

I know and I do and I can't help it. I need a psychiatrist

Pete