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Post by Graeme on Jul 27, 2022 11:52:59 GMT
Hi guys, who greases the wheel spindles when putting the wheels back on.
I thought the wheel bearings took the strain for the spindles.
I can't recall doing it to my bike's but memory not what it used to be.
Gee.
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Post by na44superdream on Jul 27, 2022 19:44:33 GMT
I always give them a wipe with grease or silicon chain lube, a little easier to put through perhaps without damaging the zinc plate, but mainly to prevent them corroding over years inside the hub.
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Post by ian on Jul 27, 2022 20:46:42 GMT
Same as John. I don't know if it's necessary, but it's something I've always done - smear the bolt with grease figuring that some of it must end up in the bearings & can't do any harm.
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Post by Graeme on Jul 28, 2022 2:56:59 GMT
Cheers guys, thinking along the same lines, for all the mileage the bike is going to see, I will let the wheel bearings do their job.
Gee
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Post by bigbrother on Jul 28, 2022 9:14:47 GMT
Have always done if from memory, assume its more corrosion protection than anything but obvs helps the spindle slip in nicely too - cant beat a tub of Castrol LM.
Regards,
bb
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Post by chris55bike on Jul 28, 2022 9:55:29 GMT
If you've got stainless spindles its also an idea to prevent galling.
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Post by buster on Jul 28, 2022 15:30:56 GMT
yep, a lubricated shaft will always go home better than a dry one
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Post by Graeme on Jul 28, 2022 16:52:07 GMT
yep, a lubricated shaft will always go home better than a dry one Talking about a lubed up shaft, infact not at all.... I am getting Hondamatic 400 engine bits soon, as yet, I have no idea what but will let you know when I get them, if you are interested? Cheers. Gee. |
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Post by buster on Jul 28, 2022 18:11:06 GMT
yep, a lubricated shaft will always go home better than a dry one Talking about a lubed up shaft, infact not at all.... I am getting Hondamatic 400 engine bits soon, as yet, I have no idea what but will let you know when I get them, if you are interested? Cheers. Gee. I'v actually got more hondamatic bits than I know what to do with, never accounted for the top end differences when I converted it to 5 speed manual  |
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