Loctite

Motorcycles vibrate.  These vibrations can loosen the hundreds of nuts and bolts that hold your bike together and keep the accessories where you want them.  The Loctite Corporation has dozens of products for all sorts of applications.   This table is a summary of some of the products that would be appropriate for motorcycles.  For additional information visit the Loctite website (www.Loctite.com)

Here is a summary of some of Loctite's products
Applications 222 242 271 272
Color Purple Blue Red Red
Fasteners less than ¼" ¼" to ¾" up to 1" up to 1.5"
Torque, in-lbs. Steel nuts & bolts Break/Prevail 53/30 115/53 230/320 200/220
Cure, 3/8"- 16 Steel Fixture / Full
(note 1)		 20 min/ 24 hrs. 20 min/ 24 hrs. 20 min/ 24 hrs. 20 min/ 24 hrs.
Temp. Range Degrees F.
(note 2)		 -65 to 300 -65 to 300 -65 to 300 -65 to 450
Use: Low strength/small screw. Ideal for fastener diameters of ¼" (6 mm) and smaller. Parts can be separated using hand tools. A general-purpose, removable thread locker. Parts can be separated using hand tools.. High Strength. Applied before assembly. Heat and hand tools required for disassembly. High Temp/ High Strength. Applied before assembly. Heat and hand tools required for disassembly.

note 1: Values cited are for "as received" steel nuts and bolts at 72 degrees F

note 2: Temperature range in degrees F is for continuous service.

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