Correct Treatment For Bolts, Screws, and other bits...

[SamLack99]

Suzuki GS750T 1982



I've cleaned up the front wheel, putting it back together...

...I'm wondering what the best treatment is for the 6 screws holding the front disc.

Should they be Blue or Red Loctite'd?

Should they be copper grease-coated?

Or for longevity, safety, and ease of future maintenance should they be treated in some other manner?

Thanks.

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Bang over the tabs and go ride. I've had my "T" for 20 years and have never had these bolts loosen up. But if you're worried, a little bit of blue won't hurt. If you're looking for torque specs, use the 750ET Service manual Supplement found on BikeCliff's. Top section middle column, half-way down. https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/

The main service manual shows this:

So yeah, maybe bend the tabs over the bolt heads instead of using a hammer.

 

[Nessism]

The plate with the tabs is for screw retention. No loctite needed. Be sure to torque properly using the spec in the book, and torque in a crisscross pattern, using two steps.

 

[SamLack99]

The plate with the tabs is for screw retention. No loctite needed. Be sure to torque properly using the spec in the book, and torque in a crisscross pattern, using two steps.

Thank you for sharing that, much appreciated =)

 

[chuck hahn]

When i strip a bike down to rebuild it i wire wheel every piece of hardware and then spray with ACF50. Sprocket covers, forks and clutch cover get it after polishing.