Creaking bolts in yokes

So I have my forks out and haven't got round to reassembling yet but the last time I did this the bolts were creaking as I did them up. My concern is that with this creaking and kind of jumping/jutteryness of the bolt, the torque will not be right.

The bolts that are doing it are in the yokes and even the pinch bolts at the bottom of the fork legs. Not all of them though.

I did a bit of a google search but as usual it comes back with differing points of view and I couldn't find much either.

So is adding a touch of oil or penetrating fluid or even WD40 a bad idea? Should I try and clean everything with brake cleaner so its all dry after still?

Does adding lube screw up the torque settings because it won't be dry? Are my bolts f@#ked?

Oh... bike is RSVR Mille 03 ohlins.

Hope you can help

Hi Andy, do you think the threads could be damaged? Do the bolts look ok?

I'm happy to pop over and give an opinion if that would help?

That's very kind of you to offer. I'm working now so will have a good look this evening and get back too you.

You local ish?

I thought that might be you. Didn't recognise the Bladerunner name. How are you? I'm still looking after it nicely for you.

You use a torque wrench on the fork and yokes bolts, right?

Yep, be really careful torqueing up lubed threads. So easy to strip them  out. As a general rule of thumb, you can reduce the torque by about 20% and still achieve the same level of 'tightness'. However the reverse is also important, as lubed thread will be much more likely to come undone. If it's a critical part, say  like a caliper mounting bolt, it's good practice to use a small amount of security check paint.