What is this Red Stuff?

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Edited Date/Time 2/17/2012 6:57pm
I just purchased and 09 KX250f. On the counter shaft there is a red sealant ? What is it? Best way to remove it? I think it was to stop a leak, but I am not sure that the o rings were replaced and greased when the front sprocket was changed. I could not post a pic.
Thanks got the answer from the previous owner.
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pete24 2/17/2012 3:51pm
2/17/2012 3:51pm
its just silicone to keep the stupid clip on suzuki and kaw like to use snap rings instead of a nut or bolt, thats just insurance
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TerryK 2/17/2012 3:52pm
2/17/2012 3:52pm
Most likely red Loctite. Leave it alone.
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mx5471 2/17/2012 3:57pm
2/17/2012 3:57pm
If its rubbery and hard to remove, it's some type of rtv gasket material. Not sure how effective it would be there to stop a leak, as the shaft is spinning. I would check to make sure your tranny is not dry. Get in touch with the guy you bought it from and ask him. It can be hard to remove if it stuck good. Brake cleaner, a small pick or razor, and carefully go at it.
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TerryK 2/17/2012 4:37pm
2/17/2012 4:37pm
Is this on the sprocket, shaft or case?

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davidgrip 2/17/2012 6:57pm
2/17/2012 6:57pm
Thanks everyone. Silicone to prevent the clip from coming off. Wow, my KLX uses a nut torqued at 85lbs, and a Full Race bike uses a clip.?

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