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Old 02-13-2008, 10:56 AM
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I replaced pads all the way around. Do you guys use loctite on the bolts when u put them back in. The bolts that mount calipers appeared to have loctite on them before.
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 11:36 AM
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when i replaced my lines and pads i just reinstalled them using the shop manual i have. it didnt say anything about loctite on the caliper bolts. ive been riding about a season without messing with them and i have not noticed anything wrong without loctite.
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 12:42 PM
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The manual says to use this specific Honda bolt that has the locking goop on it. I used loctite (blue) instead and no problems. At the very least it wouldn't hurt to use some. Torque them down right on top of that as well.
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 01:41 PM
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Default RE: caliper bolts

loctite is always a good idea on a motorcycle.
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 01:51 PM
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Don't want that bike vibrating apart now lol
 
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Old 02-14-2008, 10:58 AM
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Default RE: caliper bolts

I kinda figured as much, but just wanted opinions.
 
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Old 02-14-2008, 11:39 PM
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I loctite everything just to be sure. I went for a long ride up the mountains and when I got off the highway after cruising for about 3 hours I let out the clutch lever and it came completely out because the bolt vibrated out somewhere on the highway but i was in 6th gear for a couple hours and didnt notice.
 
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Old 02-15-2008, 12:07 PM
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ORIGINAL: chpsk8er630

I loctite everything just to be sure. I went for a long ride up the mountains and when I got off the highway after cruising for about 3 hours I let out the clutch lever and it came completely out because the bolt vibrated out somewhere on the highway but i was in 6th gear for a couple hours and didnt notice.
Same thing happened to me with my clutch, although I hadn't been in 6th gear for a while like you mentioned on your situation. It was probably just negligence on my part for not checking periodically. Either way the bolt about popped out on me.
 
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Default RE: caliper bolts

The F4i I bought must have the same problem with the clutch lever lol, they guy put another bolt in there but it was NO WHERE NEAR the correct one.
 
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