Hexhead front wheel install
Hexhead front wheel install
What is the proper type of grease to use on the axle of a hexhead GS? Should it be waterproof?
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Re: Hexhead front wheel install
Boy, you've moved into an area where there is VERY little knowledge in this group.
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Re: Hexhead front wheel install
The Owner's Manual - - which is actually pretty good - - makes no mention of grease at all. Haynes only talks about a "smear of grease". I suppose a smear of good quality waterproof grease wouldn't hurt. I never worried about it before. On airheads, I've always just used a little bearing grease.
Re: Hexhead front wheel install
I generally use a light smear of Honda Moly 60, the same stuff that everybody says is great on the driveshaft splines. But I think using any grease is probably better than no grease.
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"A bunch of weirdos with old motorcycles can never be boring." -Doug West
"It just wouldn't be a complete day if I didn't forget something!" -Me