Grease

[yukonerdave]

I've got some new bearings (steering head and swingarm) that need to be packed. I've got a grease gun, but I don't know what is in it so I went down to get some new grease for the bearings. I didn't realize that grease comes in so many flavors! I read somewhere to get a "marine-grade" grease for the bearings. Anything else I need to know? Brand suggestions???

 

[4gasem]

That works! Waterproof is a good idea which most if not all marine grades will be.

I have a tub of Belray that I've had since 2004. It works great.

I try to use synthetic greases... Just a preference.

Chris

 

[gamorg02]

i just use typical waterproof wheeling bearing grease.

 

[richwrench]

I'm with Chris - synthetic wheel bearing grease rocks !unk:

 

[gamorg02]

I'm with Chris - synthetic wheel bearing grease rocks !unk:

not much spins faster and is more exposed to elements than the wheel bearings [external to the engine] eh?

 

[tugla]

if you can find "Red and Tacky" good stuff, but like the gang says a good waterproof or syn will do ya. do you know how to pack bearings or have a bearing packer? dont just smear it on the surface wont do much, gotta get it into and in between the rollers.

 

[4gasem]

You CAN pack by hand but the packers like sold at sears are good if RE-packing as it pushes the old out and then new in...

Your best bet is to replace with sealed bearings.

 

[tugla]

ya i always end up packing them by hand, clean them up solvent, dry them out and repack, takes no time when you've done it million times.

 

[gamorg02]

chris, i don't think you can use sealed bearings on swingarm or steering neck.

 

[4gasem]

chris, i don't think you can use sealed bearings on swingarm or steering neck.

Yeah no... Wheels though... Someone said something about wheels and being A.D.D. that's where my mind went.:biglaugh: