RaceTech Titanium Knowledge Base

Yes, Titanium bolts require different torque specs than steel. When installing Titanium bolts, you should always lube your bolt threads to prevent galling which will reduce your required torque spec. We recommend lubing the threads of Titanium bolts with High-Pressure Grease or Blue Loctite depending on the application.

What Should I Use?

Blue Loctite – Use on parts such as Rotor Bolts, Sprocket Bolts, Axle Pinch Bolts, Triple Clamp Bolts, Linkage Bolts and any other bolts that you don’t want to come loose over time. You can pretty much put Blue Loctite on everything.

High Pressure Grease – Use on parts that are removed and checked often such as Clutch Cover Bolts, Chain Adjuster Bolts, Seat Bolts, etc. When using High Pressure Grease, it’s a good idea to paint mark the bolt heads so you can quickly check to make sure everything is staying torqued down.

Some teams use only high pressure grease, some teams use assembly lube, and some teams use blue loctite for everything. It all depends on how often you check over your bike. If you don’t check over your bike often, Blue Loctite is a safe bet. If you check every bolt before you ride, High Pressure Grease is fine.

It’s always a good idea to mark your bolts with a paint pen once they’re torqued. This allows you to quickly check over your bike to make sure nothing has came loose before each ride.

**We DO NOT recommend the use of Anti-Seize, since torque values will need to be greatly reduced by 20-40% to achieve the required clamping force. A lot of people use Copper or Silver Anti-Seize on Titanium hardware and then have bolts fail due to over torquing the bolts. Plus, there’s no reason to get that stuff everywhere when Blue Loctite or High Pressure Grease works just as good!

Titanium Hardware Torque Specs

Most manufacturers provide Dry Torque Spec Values in their service manuals unless otherwise stated. When installing Titanium, reduce the OEM/Steel Dry Torque Spec by 10-15%. This is because you are lubing the bolt and it requires less torque to achieve the same clamping force.

If your service manual calls for Loctite or another lube on a bolt and gives a torque spec, this would be considered the Lubed Torque Spec. This Lubed Torque Spec can be used as the Titanium Torque Spec since the manufacturer is already reducing the torque spec to achieve the correct clamping force.

Absolutely! Titanium hardware is not only lighter but also stronger and more durable than standard steel hardware. This weight reduction can improve acceleration, handling, and fuel efficiency while also increasing overall durability.

When installing Titanium bolts, you should always lube your bolt threads to prevent galling which will reduce your required torque spec. We recommend lubing the threads of Titanium bolts with High-Pressure Grease or Blue Loctite depending on the application. Titanium bolts require different torque specs than steel.

What Should I Use?

Blue Loctite – Use on parts such as Rotor Bolts, Sprocket Bolts, Axle Pinch Bolts, Triple Clamp Bolts, Linkage Bolts and any other bolts that you don’t want to come loose over time. You can pretty much put Blue Loctite on everything.

High Pressure Grease – Use on parts that are removed and checked often such as Clutch Cover Bolts, Chain Adjuster Bolts, Seat Bolts, etc. When using High Pressure Grease, it’s a good idea to paint mark the bolt heads so you can quickly check to make sure everything is staying torqued down.

Some teams use only high pressure grease, some teams use assembly lube, and some teams use blue loctite for everything. It all depends on how often you check over your bike. If you don’t check over your bike often, Blue Loctite is a safe bet. If you check every bolt before you ride, High Pressure Grease is fine.

It’s always a good idea to mark your bolts with a paint pen once they’re torqued. This allows you to quickly check over your bike to make sure nothing has came loose before each ride.

**We DO NOT recommend the use of Anti-Seize, since torque values will need to be greatly reduced by 20-40% to achieve the required clamping force. A lot of people use Copper or Silver Anti-Seize on Titanium hardware and then have bolts fail due to over torquing the bolts. Plus, there’s no reason to get that stuff everywhere when Blue Loctite or High Pressure Grease works just as good!

Titanium Hardware Torque Specs

Most manufacturers provide Dry Torque Spec Values in their service manuals unless otherwise stated. When installing Titanium, reduce the OEM/Steel Dry Torque Spec by 10-15%. This is because you are lubing the bolt and it requires less torque to achieve the same clamping force.

If your service manual calls for Loctite or another lube on a bolt and gives a torque spec, this would be considered the Lubed Torque Spec. This Lubed Torque Spec can be used as the Titanium Torque Spec since the manufacturer is already reducing the torque spec to achieve the correct clamping force.

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Our Titanium hardware kits are the most comprehensive kits on the market. When we say we have a “Full Kit”, we mean a FULL KIT: Every single nut, bolt, axle, pivot, linkage, internal and external on the bike. Here at RaceTech Titanium, we don’t believe a “Full Kit” should only include half of the hardware of a dirtbike, and that sets us apart from our competitors. Our hardware is designed with precision and made from high-grade 6Al-4V Grade 5 Titanium. They are engineered specifically for the rigors of motorsports, providing superior performance, durability, and weight reduction compared to traditional steel or aluminum hardware.

Titanium is approximately 45% lighter than steel but maintains the same strength as steel. This makes it an excellent upgrade from stock hardware!

Titanium is slightly heavier than aluminum, but it’s twice as strong as aluminum and much more resistant to damage and corrosion.