Author Topic: Lube, Grease, and Whatnot (Read 85033 times)

sheepdog · « **Reply #60 on:** July 28, 2007, 07:37:36 PM »

Quote from: Flybiker;1944738

This may sound retarded but how do you put grease into your Bearings? just get a small blob then work it in around the sealed area or what?
This area

Just checking to make sure ive been doing it right for the last few years :X

Unless they are rough or stiff, then just put it around the inside where it contacts.

To get it actually inside where the balls are, use a small flathead and pry up the seal from the inner area.

Justin_cc · « **Reply #61 on:** August 05, 2007, 11:01:14 AM »

Sorry for bringing old thread up, but i searched and what should i use on my pawls and springs on my driver? would vasoline work?

sheepdog · « **Reply #62 on:** August 05, 2007, 12:23:54 PM »

Quote from: Justin_cc;1957640

Sorry for bringing old thread up, but i searched and what should i use on my pawls and springs on my driver? would vasoline work?

A tiny bit of Phil's is what I use. However in many cassettes they use oil. Some you almost have to use oil. I prefer the grease because it makes them pretty quiet.

Justin_cc · « **Reply #63 on:** August 05, 2007, 12:44:20 PM »

Quote from: sheepdog;1957731

A tiny bit of Phil's is what I use. However in many cassettes they use oil. Some you almost have to use oil. I prefer the grease because it makes them pretty quiet.

Oil? like what type of oil? would brake fluid work? or vasoline?

spin.to.win! · « **Reply #64 on:** September 20, 2007, 06:51:39 PM »

okay for us dummies out there,
whats the best and where can i get it..

for my hub/crank/headset bearings.

my cables.

and my chain.

i like in the uk by the way

Tubes6al4v · « **Reply #65 on:** September 20, 2007, 07:44:35 PM »

Did you read the thread? I think it has been covered... Most bike shops will have what you need...

spin.to.win! · « **Reply #66 on:** September 20, 2007, 07:54:14 PM »

i did read but i just want a straight answer so i can go and get some. i worry mostly about my brake includidng the springs and my back wheel. the chain is not so much of a worry i dont know why. so the best stuff for cables? Best stuff for cassete bearings?(anything other than thick grease i like to roll as fast as poss) and chains. and also for the driver is wd40 ok? ive been using it and it seems fine but im not 100% sure it will be ok in the long run.

sheepdog · « **Reply #67 on:** September 20, 2007, 08:07:24 PM »

White Lightening for cables and chain (plastic bottle NOT the spray).
Phil grease for bearings.

Go to the local auto parts store and get anti-seize. Total, under $15.

spin.to.win! · « **Reply #68 on:** September 20, 2007, 08:09:19 PM »

thanks

Bryan Balliett · « **Reply #69 on:** October 03, 2007, 05:34:37 PM »

Phil Wood grease FTW!

FlyRider88 · « **Reply #70 on:** October 09, 2007, 08:51:40 PM »

i liek to use bikelust, i think made by pedros, to clean my bike its so good puts a nice wax coating on my bike frame and makes it smell nice. for my chain i would use clean streak the first time and then use pedros ice wax for the first time then after that just icewax. icewax is the best shit ever, good in like all conditions. i even use for my mtb

big_papa_nuts · « **Reply #71 on:** September 07, 2008, 12:16:48 AM »

i got turned on to valvoline synthetic and now i use it for everything.

Rotary7 · « **Reply #72 on:** October 14, 2008, 02:15:00 PM »

I have some thick-assed brake grease, would it work well on my bolts??

big_papa_nuts · « **Reply #73 on:** October 14, 2008, 08:50:48 PM »

Quote from: Rotary7;2683381

I have some thick-assed brake grease, would it work well on my bolts??

should be fine.

Rotary7 · « **Reply #74 on:** October 14, 2008, 09:23:35 PM »

Quote from: big_papa_nuts;2684199

should be fine.

Alright,cool. Thanks Papa.

Bikeguide.org - Bike maintenance for BMX'ers · « **Reply #74 on:** October 14, 2008, 09:23:35 PM »

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