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Title: rear sprocket bolt lock tabs
Post by: bigbore2 on March 19, 2013, 12:01:15 PM
Changing out my sprockets from my trip last fall [18/38] to my around town and tuning gearing [17/42]. I like a quicker revving engine for tuning. Need new lock tabs on rear sprocket bolts. Original connects 2 bolts with one washer/lock tab. Local shop says they are available for $18 each. Need three. Ouch!  There has to be another much cheaper way to do the same thing. Right?
Title: Re: rear sprocket bolt lock tabs
Post by: FJ111200 on March 19, 2013, 12:11:14 PM
Just use some threadlock in a tube.  I've never had a problem doing it that way.
Title: Re: rear sprocket bolt lock tabs
Post by: Firehawk068 on March 19, 2013, 02:06:16 PM
Quote from: FJ111200 on March 19, 2013, 12:11:14 PM
Just use some threadlock in a tube.  I've never had a problem doing it that way.

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I put mine on with blue thread-lock, and haven't ever had a problem......

If I remember correctly, I also used "Nylock" nuts on mine..................<edit> I just checked mine, they are not "Nylock" nuts, but they are flanged locking nuts.
They have been on there for about 3 years, and are just as tight as when I put them on there.
Title: Re: rear sprocket bolt lock tabs
Post by: bigbore2 on March 19, 2013, 03:39:23 PM
Allright then, locking nuts and blue threadlock. It is so great to find another way to do something that has been time tested by others. thanx again. Owe you a beer.
Title: Re: rear sprocket bolt lock tabs
Post by: Tiger on March 19, 2013, 03:39:53 PM
 :hi: I go with BLUE threadlocker too.... :good2:

John.