Loctite and brass?

[Monkeyman]

I had to add a few washers between the upper bolt holes and the bracket on the batwing (to space it out) so I could fit my gauges. The bolt inserts are brass. Is there any reason I CAN'T use Loctite? With the brass inserts, I don't want to crank down too much on the bolts but it would be unsightly for the fairing to come flying off @ 70mph. Also, which is the more temporary Loctite? Blue or red? Again, because of the brass, I don't want to strip any threads if I ever need to loosen the bolts.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Don't see any reason you can't use Loctite Chris. Use the blue as it is less permanent. Red would make it difficult to remove.

[Monkeyman]

Thanks, Gene.

[ringadingh]

It will work fine, use Blue loctite.

[Timay]

Blue is the medium strength stuff - and a touch of heat will kill the loctite and let it come loose...one of those small propane torches and a lick or two on the bolt...

Tim A

[Monkeyman]

I'm NOT licking any bolt especially after I've held a torch to it. Are you crazy?

[ringadingh]

I wouldn't put any heat near those bolts, the fairing is plastic and those brass inserts would get loose in a real hurry.

[cnc]

Just a little dab will do you where the nut and bolt will end up when tight. The blue should not need heat to remove.

[recumbentbob]

I use blue loctite all the time and you do not need heat to get the bolts or screws undone.

You do need heat for the Red loctite.