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Motorcycle uses of anti-seize
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12 Sep 2008 14:28 #236883
by MFolks
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
Motorcycle uses of anti-seize was created by MFolks
I use the silver ant-seize sold at auto parts stores on many places on my motorcycle such as:
1. Sparkplug threads(a small ammount on an acid brush is all that's needed for easy removal and no more dreaded "stuck sparkplug")Remember to keep away from the center electrode as it is conductive.
2. The rear axle(makes installation and removal easier and reduces the rust problem).
3. Any stainless steel fasteners to prevent galling or sticking of the threads.
4. The engine bolts/screws that will stick due to dissimilar corrosion such as steel bolts/screws in aluminum cases.
5. The shock mount bolts will be easier to remove if they are first treated with anti-seize during maintenance.
Motorcycles are much like high performance aircraft in that both vibrate and want to lose parts. A good idea is to at least once a month go from the front of the bike to the rear checking the tightness of the fasteners.
A daily "preflight" or walk around should be done before mixing it up in traffic; things like chassis fasteners,tire inflation,lights,turn signals,brake and running lights and not to be forgotten the horn (lound and noticeable).
This is why Loctite,safety wire,self locking nuts,lockwashers and cotterpins were invented
1. Sparkplug threads(a small ammount on an acid brush is all that's needed for easy removal and no more dreaded "stuck sparkplug")Remember to keep away from the center electrode as it is conductive.
2. The rear axle(makes installation and removal easier and reduces the rust problem).
3. Any stainless steel fasteners to prevent galling or sticking of the threads.
4. The engine bolts/screws that will stick due to dissimilar corrosion such as steel bolts/screws in aluminum cases.
5. The shock mount bolts will be easier to remove if they are first treated with anti-seize during maintenance.
Motorcycles are much like high performance aircraft in that both vibrate and want to lose parts. A good idea is to at least once a month go from the front of the bike to the rear checking the tightness of the fasteners.
A daily "preflight" or walk around should be done before mixing it up in traffic; things like chassis fasteners,tire inflation,lights,turn signals,brake and running lights and not to be forgotten the horn (lound and noticeable).
This is why Loctite,safety wire,self locking nuts,lockwashers and cotterpins were invented
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)
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12 Sep 2008 16:16 #236902
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Could not have said it better myself...
I do use this stuff called vibertek (spelling) im no were near it to check.
It's not loctite, You can still get the parts apart, and it's not for places were you should use loctite. But for places like hand throttle, mirrors, head light bolts/screws
motor mounts.
You can't beet it, and it still douse a pretty good job on the corrosion.
XENU
I do use this stuff called vibertek (spelling) im no were near it to check.
It's not loctite, You can still get the parts apart, and it's not for places were you should use loctite. But for places like hand throttle, mirrors, head light bolts/screws
motor mounts.
You can't beet it, and it still douse a pretty good job on the corrosion.
XENU
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12 Sep 2008 18:40 #236919
by NickW900LTD
1976 KZ900 LTD (sold)
1977 KZ1000 LTD
1978 KZ1000 A2A
Pierceton, Indiana USA
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I always use it on plugs and studs!!
1976 KZ900 LTD (sold)
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12 Sep 2008 18:43 #236920
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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13 Sep 2008 01:10 #236943
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13 Sep 2008 04:13 - 13 Sep 2008 04:14 #236950
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Tony wrote:
Thanks for the good link. Most interesting and, to me, educational.
Here is an interesting read regarding the use of anti seize compound on NGK spark plugs.
Thanks for the good link. Most interesting and, to me, educational.
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13 Sep 2008 06:28 #236959
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Location: Middle England[/b
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PLUMMEN....is that nail paint?
Does it suit you?
Does it suit you?
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13 Sep 2008 10:28 #236994
by Locozuna
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"Over the Mountains
Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride, boldly ride,"
The shade replied
"If you seek for Eldorado!"
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PLUMMEN wrote:
Does it come in Mother Kaw's Emerald Green? I'm also a little scared my bike may want to cuddle after riding.....:woohoo:
this stuff works also when you cant get a hold of loc tite!:laugh:
Does it come in Mother Kaw's Emerald Green? I'm also a little scared my bike may want to cuddle after riding.....:woohoo:
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"Over the Mountains
Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride, boldly ride,"
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"If you seek for Eldorado!"
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13 Sep 2008 16:43 #237040
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Patton wrote:
Your welcome Patton.
Tony wrote:
Here is an interesting read regarding the use of anti seize compound on NGK spark plugs.
Thanks for the good link. Most interesting and, to me, educational.
Your welcome Patton.
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