When NOT to use threadlocker

[beemermyke]

This is sorta a non-BMW issue, but I'm looking for some advice here. Awhile back, I had a hair-brained idea to put blue threadlocker in the spoke nipples when I replaced the spokes on my son's dirt bike. I figured I probably wouldn't have to re-tighten them as much. Boy was I wrong. Not only that, but now I can't tighten them at all and the wheel assembly is starting to get pretty wobbly. Short of re-spoking the darned thing, can anyone suggest something I can use to break threadlocker down?:dunno

[DarrylRi]

You can break the threadlocker with heat. Use a heat gun or, if you're careful, a propane torch. It shouldn't take very much for such a small piece of metal.

[ragtoplvr]

Do not use thread locker on electrical connections. Like the battery post of the starter solenoid. It can cause the connection to overheat, that can result in sticking solenoid. I have seen it happen.

Use a new sharp split ring lockwasher, not only will this keep the nut from moving, but it also provides a spring to help keep the connection tight.

Rod