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Yep , I saw that when I took them off. Hardware store didn't have any of that style so I just had to grab the correct size nylock nut. My Bonneville uses that style for the rear sprocket and I've not had any issue with them backing off even without loctite (I'm pretty sure I put anti-seize on those bolts too, though none at the top where the nylon ring ends up). I trust nylocks, used them extensively on farm and industrial equipment where they're exposed to a LOT of vibration and stress that commonly works regular nuts loose (yes, even when paired with lockwashers).The OEM nut is a special locking nut, see below pic.
If using something else (which is fine), I'd go tighter than 30 ft /lbs and use red loctite,
especially if their not OEM...
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Snugged up by hand then torch to 30 then 40 foot pounds. .
Haha. No. Good 'ol autocorrect, guess my phone took exception to my greasy fingers.Must be across the pond?