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Tundra
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2014 Valkyrie 1800
Seminole, Florida
Boots loose
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November 19, 2009, 03:50:34 PM »
I've noticed some popping again and thought it was fuel related, jets clogging again? I had the choke linkage and covers off to shim my needles and install Interstate springs, so I fingerd I'd check my upper boots while I have access to them. 5-6 turns later on each boot!!! finally they were snug. The funny thing is, this is the third time this year I had to tighten them. I check the lowers more often cause their accessible, never problems there though.
Anyone else have them loosen up?
Anyone try lock-tite on them?
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art
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Grants Pass,Or
Grants Pass,Or
Re: Boots loose
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November 19, 2009, 04:41:26 PM »
I wouldn't do that the only to remove them after that would be to use a torch or heat gun on the screws an that could damage the rubber boot.Art
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John U.
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Southern Delaware
Re: Boots loose
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November 19, 2009, 05:26:10 PM »
Mine continually loosen up also. I was thinking of locktite too. Seems to me that blue Locktite shouldn't be a problem to get loose. I think the problem is that there are not many threads on the female side of the clamp.
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Bone
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Re: Boots loose
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November 19, 2009, 05:49:41 PM »
Ok now don't laugh. Before I knew about lock-tight a buddy showed me his method. He kept a cheap bottle of nail polish. One little dab where the threads exited the nut. It really helped me on a Triumph Bonneville that always loosened screws.
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sandy
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Mesa, AZ.
Re: Boots loose
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November 19, 2009, 06:22:27 PM »
In addition to nail polish, I use Elmers wood glue on threads I want to remove again, but don't want to move.
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