FAQ - Retainer vs Circlip?

Q:  Countershaft sprockets - retainer vs. circlip

I know that you sell the retainer plates for the small countershaft sprockets, but I see that some other companies sell just a circlip to hold that on. Is it OK to just use the circlip? Also, if I use the retainer plate, do I need to use Loctite© on the bolts every time I remove them?

A: 

I never was sold on just using a circlip. I don't necessarily think it would cause a problem, its just that the clip just leaves the sprocket 'wobbly' which doesn't seem right. There are plenty of other bikes that only use a clip (KTMs for example) but on those bikes the clip holds the sprocket firmly against a shoulder on the shaft - no wobble. I don't bother with the thread lock compound, I just make sure the retainer bolts are tight.