Apparently HondaBond, YammaBond, and ThreeBond are all the same product, all manufactured by 3M company. 1)
These are recommended for this application.
When selecting a wheel bearing grease it is important to make sure it is classified as NLGI grade 2 for wheels bearings.
Always remove any old/ previous grease before adding new grease to bearings whether or not you are changing brands of grease.
See also Wet Torque Value Chart for Lubed Threads in the Tool section of the Sportsterpedia.
There are different brands and formulas for different applications but just remember that they are all formula based for certain applications. There are low temp formulas as well as the high temps already mentioned, formulas for marine based applications for salt and water and also food grade formulas for use in food prep machines. They are not however formulated for use with dissimilar metals or for certain metal combinations.
See also Wet Torque Value Chart for Lubed Threads in the Tool section of the Sportsterpedia.
In 1985, the MoCo issued a Service Bulletin documenting a recommended list of locking and sealing compounds. The products listed are designed to increase the retention of fasteners and to aid in minor repairs. However, the MoCo does not distribute Loctite or Duro products. 32)
Product | Color | Type / Application |
Loctite 222 | Purple | Low strength - For fasteners less than 1/4“ dia. - General body hardware. |
Loctite 242 Duro Lock N Seal | Blue | Medium strength - For 1/4” dia. and larger fasteners - Lock fender braces, master cylinder bolts, brake disc mounting bolts, brake anchors, exhaust flanges and general body hardware. |
Loctite 271 Duro Stud and Bearings | Red | Very high strength - For 1“ dia. and smaller fasteners - Secure upper and lower fork assemblies, shock absorber mounts, fittings, axle nuts, shift lever screws, cylinder head / crankcase studs and handlebar clamps. |
Loctite 290 Duro Wick N Lock | Green | High strength penetrating material - Lock adjustment screws and assembled parts. Secure footrests and kick starters. |
Loctite RC/609 | Green | 3000 psi shear strength retaining compound - Retain brake pedal bushings, mainshaft sprockets, countershafts, oil seals, drive train, linkage, clutch hub and sprocket assemblies. |
Loctite RC/620 | green | 3000 psi shear strength High Temp retaining compound - Locking crankpin and flywheel nuts. |
Loctite 504 Gasket Eliminator | Orange | Instant sealant - Make emergency gaskets on-the-spot. Seal crankcase covers, cylinders to crankcase, oil pumps and rocker arm covers. |
Loctite 495 Superbonder | Clear | Instant adhesive - bond brake pedal and kick starter pads. Secure loose hand grips. Repair loose windshield moldings and other rubber, vinyl and plastic components. |
Hylomar PL32 | Blue | Non hardening sealant - Retain engine gaskets in place during assembly. Seal crankcase halves. |
Loctite Pipe Sealant With Teflon | White | General purpose sealant - Seal threaded fuel line fittings, hydraulic brake line fittings, engine plugs and oil drain plugs. |
Loctite Anti-Seize | - | Temperature resistant heavy duty lubricant - Prevent galling, seizing and corrosion on front and rear axles. |
Loctite Safety Solvent | - | General purpose cleaner - Dissolve grease, dirt and oil from parts quickly and safely. |
Locquic Primer N | - | General purpose primer - Used for Loctite pipe sealants and flange sealants. |
Locquic Primer T | - | Fast curing primer - Used for Loctite threadlockers, retaining compounds and sealants. |
Locquic Primer NF 736 | - | Very fast curing primer - Used for Loctite threadlockers, retaining compounds and sealants. |
* Where and how much threadlock you use is ultimately up to you based off what you think you may need. Always make a habit of checking for loose bolts.
Based on article by olrump1 from the XLFORUM 36)