Order of Operations Checking Bolts

kdawg941
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Aside from spokes, chain, etc. I usually just grab a socket and walk around the bike with each size, but I’m assuming there’s a smoother more efficient way of doing it. Can’t help but think I miss a bolt or two when I just go random. Curious anyone has like an order of operations “bolt checklist” for going through the bolts or just everything in general on their bikes between ride days (not a full bike tear down). Also if you have any experience with troublesome bolts to keep an eye on with the new YZFs let me know! Thanks!

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lumpy790
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11/30/2024 12:19pm

Blue loctite all the plastic bolts and you wont have to worry about them coming loose

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BobPA
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11/30/2024 12:56pm

Whatever falls off first gets tightened 

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disbanded
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11/30/2024 1:22pm

Righty tighty lefty loosey

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Zesiger 112
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11/30/2024 1:31pm

I do the same way, grab a size and go around. Then I’ll finish with specific torque checks, axles, axle pinch, triple clamps, etc

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