Which bolts should be threadlocked?

[jetblack]

So i'm starting to build the bike back up after the winter strip down and i got to thinking about which bolts should be threadlocked.

I think i should probably use some on the following:

Rear sprocket bolts
Front axel pinch bolts
Front and rear brake caliper mounting bolts
Rearset mounting bolts

Any others?

[thunderace]

Subframe mount bolts.
Torque arm bolts.
Shock bolts.
Yoke bolts.

[Cammo]

I really don't like to use threadlock unless it's recommended by honda, or they're fasteners that are unlikely to be removed in future (e.g. subframe).

There's just no need unless recommended, and it potentially ruins the bolts/thread if they're ones that you need to remove occasionally (e.g. caliper bolts to remove wheel/tyre).

Disc bolts are a great example of this, if you replace with the same threadlocked bolts there's a high chance of shearing the heads off when reusing them (FWIW I never use threadlock on disc bolts).

When I remove threadlocked bolts I usually replace them with new parts.

I think i should probably use some on the following:

Rear sprocket bolts

The rear sprocket nuts are locking so no need to threadlock the bolts.

[Neosophist]

Without trying to sound like a dick you can download the genuine honda service manual from the document library. This has a guide on how everything goes together including what types of greases / threadlocks go on what bolts. (pay attention to threadlock strength too)

As cammo mentioned, a lot of the bike is soft aluminium, if you over-do the threadlock on parts you dont need it on you risk ripping the threads out when you come to remove a bolt.. just make sure everything that doesnt require threadlock is tightened up properly and you shouldnt have any problems.

[Morespeedvicar]

Only time i've used thread lock is on car caliper bolts, would never use it on soft alli fittings, like bike caliper bolts, but i usually take the calipers off every year and service them and it would kill the threads. Sometimes ive put a bit of silicone (good on bleed nipples aswell) on bolts to stop them rattling loose and falling out but i've never had any come loose just make sure there all torqued up right.
Cheers
Ian

[Delboy]

^^^^^ what Ian said....ok on car calipers...on the '30 just torque up and re-torque periodically if your concerned about stuff coming loose.

[VFRkieran]

Could allways use some torque seal if your worried about fixings coming loose and dont want to damage the threads, only a few quid on ebay too!