Locktite on Y pipe bolts

[redbull660]

Have a 2010 xp 800 and had my Y pipe bolts come loose. What are you guys using to hold them in, I took my Y pipe off last year to do some engine work and at the end of the season I found two of them came out. Thought about using blue locktite or a lock washer.

 

[sledsrock]

Nord Lock

These are what most use, they work very very well.

http://www.nord-lock.com/nord-lock/wedge-locking/washers/introduction/

 

[MT boondocker]

These are what most use, they work very very well.

http://www.nord-lock.com/nord-lock/wedge-locking/washers/introduction/

Only way to go.

 

[BBP]

I've tried Loctite & nordlock washers without much success. A touch of ultra black on the threads works the best for me.

 

[2XM3]

properly safety wire for me, never will back out

 

[byeatts]

I've tried Loctite & nordlock washers without much success. A touch of ultra black on the threads works the best for me.

yep, nordlock with high temp silicon . And trick is always re torque after fist hard ride ,The gasket will compress after it becomes very hot,The later will make the difference.

 

[winter brew]

I havnt seen the 10+ bolts coming loose like the older/smaller. Properly torqued they should stay tight without the usual tricks. Nordlocs worked for me in the past.

 

[Limbo]

Another option is the "stage 8" locking fasteners http://www.stage8.com these do require decent access but I'm sure if someone has safety wired the bolts then these should be ok.

 

[FEZ]

I've tried Loctite & nordlock washers without much success. A touch of ultra black on the threads works the best for me.

Red or blue?


Have had good succss with Red and Nord-locs.

 

[BBP]

Red or blue?


Have had good succss with Red and Nord-locs.

Neither red or blue worked for me. Neither did nord-locs. The only thing that worked for me was a tiny amount of ultra black silicone on the threads. The orange Threebond threadlock worked good, almost too good, I was concerned it would pull threads when removing.

 

[redbull660]

Ive decided to use the ultra black silicone, I don't have access to the nordlock stuff and I have the ultra black.