Loose rear sprocket bolts

Omg is all i can say about the bloody rear sprocket bolts coming loose, i stripped it all down for a clean and noticed a loose bolt! so i took it off,loctite added and low and behold after a blast out with friends and every single one was loose, after closer inspection, the thread was f****ed, an ebay purchase later (bike breaking) and second hand ones arrived, so off i went again loctite,tighten and ride..........WTF now these ones are just as before.......i'm lost as to why this would be.:grief:

 

Did you torque them down to the right torque? Sounds like that is what is happening. Maybe you need new bolts. You should be able to get those at any hardware store.

 

A theory:
Sprockets and hub can "settle" in. After installing a new sprocket re-torque them after you have some miles on it and check occasionally. If they keep loosening after re-torque then there is problem.

 

Well here's an example of what not to do...(sorry guys it had to be done!)

http://vfrworld.com/forums/showthread.php/42305-Destroyed-my-Swingarm-take-my-advice/page6?highlight=swingarm

 

Have you try Teflon locking nuts?

 

i was hoping to find some bolts with holes in, my old 5pw r1 had them on the calipers, that way i could lock wire and loctite them on.
i think what that you meant are nylock nut! this is a good option and one that i will try, as well as all of the abov.

cheers guys :wink: