Exhaust Bolt replacement

[Tas]

Had a heck of a time removing my front cylinder exhaust bolts but we did it. Although the threads are fine but the bolt could be a little loose/wobbly my question is, should I just JB weld in exhaust studs instead of using Allen head cap bolts? I don't want to deal with this issue again or for the next owner should I sell it.

I did this for my '79 GS 850 for the same reasons. I just didn't JB weld in the studs.

[jim v]

I've had good results with nickel anti-seize on my exhaust studs - N-5000 High Purity Anti-Seize Compound , Fel-pro N5000, Nickel-based. Lubricates and protects Class 1, 2 and
3 power plant hardware, Loctite

[isaac_]

I second the anti-seize. Haven't had any issues.

[golden chicken]

Helicoil?

[Tas]

I haven't torqued it down yet to see how the treads hold up. Will apply the anti-seize though. Exhaust gaskets are coming in today.

[Stromper]

Love KB Weld but would NOT hold up to exhaust temperatures

A sliver of thin copper sheet in the hole making it snugger

[Tas]

Torqued it down and all is currently good, not exhaust leak.

Thanks for the advice guys.