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Old 11-04-2011 | 07:15 AM
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I installed the SE compensator in my 09 Road King(works great),but I didn't use extra lock-tight.I noticed the thread on the bolt had a coating on it.I tightened it up then backed it off like the installations said,then torqued it to the specification.I noticed on other posts guys applied more lock-tight on the bolt.Will I have a problem?Sure don't want to take the primary cover off again next spring. -Thanks
 
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Old 11-04-2011 | 07:34 AM
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Im sure youll be fine if the bolt already had some on it and you followed the correct torque procedures IMO
 
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Old 11-04-2011 | 07:35 AM
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The Loctite is just a little more assurance it not going to come off. Even with that there’s no guarantee.
 
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Old 11-04-2011 | 07:40 AM
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If the bolt already has lock tite on its from factory its fine. Just tq to spec you will be okay.

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I installed the SE compensator in my 09 Road King(works great),but I didn't use extra lock-tight.I noticed the thread on the bolt had a coating on it.I tightened it up then backed it off like the installations said,then torqued it to the specification.I noticed on other posts guys applied more lock-tight on the bolt.Will I have a problem?Sure don't want to take the primary cover off again next spring. -Thanks
 
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