Spokes Keep Getting Loose

[Tyler6357]

Hey everyone! I have a 2 stroke, China girl, center mount direct drive, 69cc. My spokes on my rear rim keep getting loose and I have to keep retightening them to get the wheel true again. I'm using a sprocket adapter so I'm not using the rag joint set up. It must be caused by the torque or the vibrations. My wheel is just a basic 26" rim with 36 spokes, 7 speed cassette mountain bike wheel, I don't have double sided rims or anything. I'm using a rubber rim strip on the inside already.
To solve this I was thinking of using blue locktite on the spoke threads, getting it true and then letting it dry but I'm wondering if doing this is a waste of time? Has anyone tried this or possibly come up with another solution? I have plenty of grease on my bearings and axle.

 

[sbest]

Don't do the locktite!
It is not the threads moving, it is stretch and strain.
Do not over tighten, that will not help.

Steve

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Actually, the Loctite is a good idea!!
Many professional wheel builders use a special 'glue' on the spoke threads to keep them from getting loose.

 

[Kioshk]

Do some research on "linseed oil". I personally haven't needed to treat my nipples (tee hee), but I wouldn't recommend LocTite since you'll have a ***** of a time getting the wheel trued after it sets. I hear that linseed dries tacky, and is ideal for lightly locking spoke-nipples. In my experience though, it's boiled down to multiple minor adjustments and patience. Once the spokes are properly balanced, they have a tendency to stay-put.

 

[Tyler6357]

Ok, I will do some more research on it. I was thinking of replacing the nipples with a slightly different style ones I have from an old wheel and see if I have better luck but I will look into the linseed oil too. I was going to use the blue loctite which they describe as a medium bond. It's good to know some pros do it though, I'm sure I'm on the right track. Thank you!