parkergb6 wrote:. Little concerned about these APE ones working loose .
isn't a problem specifically with ape tensioners - any could work loose, which is why it's good practice to use some loctite on the long bolt, whhichever type of manual cct you choose
have only heard of one other guy on here who's manuals worked loose and he lost some valves, so it is worth taking the extra precaution.
you can't just nip the locknut onto the o-ring and expect it to stay there
it isn't the locknut that comes loose btw, the nyloc nut stayed exactly where i set it - it was the long tensioning bolt that wound itself out.
if ever you notice this has happened, maybe at the lights or on the driveway warming up, don't stop the engine lol or it will definately jump the cog.... you need asbestos fingers to tighten it up while it's running!
sorry if it's put doubts in your mind, but just covering every angle to make the bike more reliable...