Retaining bracket on rear sprocket

[sam0840]

I am talking about the three long pieces of metal that go over each nut on the rear sprocket. I know the manual says to replaces these retaining brackets but do you guys do that or do you put some high strength thread locker on and call it a day?

 

[Blaaster]

If the retainers have an area of non use that will effectivly contact the bolt head, I have been known to re use them.

If they are pretty chewed up, replace them, Loctite will not do a really great job, it is an area of great stress, that is why locking tabs are used there.

 

[sam0840]

OK Thanks. They're only like 2.00 i'll probably just tag them along when I order some oil or something.