Greasing the axles & wheel bearings - Revision history

Bokonon at 06:59, 12 November 2014

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	Greasing the axle is simple. They don't really need grease to function; it's just to keep the inner race of the bearing from sticking to it after time. So, spray the axle with cleaner, wipe clean, and then apply a thin layer of fresh grease. Any standard grease is fine. Bel Ray waterproof grease works for a lot of MC needs (and trailer and car and bicycle). If there's too much, it'll get scraped off. For streetbikes that live indoors this shouldn't be a major concern.		Greasing the axle is simple. They don't really need grease to function; it's just to keep the inner race of the bearing from sticking to it after time. So, spray the axle with cleaner, wipe clean, and then apply a thin layer of fresh grease. Any standard grease is fine. Bel Ray waterproof grease works for a lot of MC needs (and trailer and car and bicycle). If there's too much, it'll get scraped off. For streetbikes that live indoors this shouldn't be a major concern.

	As for the wheel bearings~~, you just pry off~~ the ~~dust cover~~ and ~~then force as much clean~~ grease ~~into the~~ bearings ~~as possible~~. ~~Some people like~~ to ~~clean them first (flush with parts cleaner) but just having grease in there is FAR more important than having clean grease (so long as~~ the ~~dust covers stay intact)~~. ~~Anyway~~, ~~you force~~ the ~~grease in with your fingers. It's messy (wear nitrile gloves) but simple~~.		As for the wheel bearings - Don't. They are best left alone until [[Replacing the wheel bearings\|replacement]]. Dirt or dual-sport bikes - sometimes maybe. But street bikes aren't often over the axles in water and dealing with perpetually dirty & dusty environments. You can't grease these bearings, anyway; they're sealed. You should probably put enough grease on the outside to discourage water from getting into the working surfaces. You couldn't get much of anything into the bearing proper, even if it were off the wheel.

	Another thing that needs greasing are the spacers for the rear wheel. We have seen several which have visible wear, even though they are not supposed be a load-bearing item.		Another thing that needs greasing are the spacers for the rear wheel. We have seen several which have visible wear, even though they are not supposed be a load-bearing item.

Bokonon at 15:36, 23 March 2011

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	Another thing that needs greasing are the spacers for the rear wheel. We have seen several which have visible wear, even though they are not supposed be a load-bearing item.		Another thing that needs greasing are the spacers for the rear wheel. We have seen several which have visible wear, even though they are not supposed be a load-bearing item.

	Also, pull the sprocket carrier and fill/pack the bearing with grease every time the wheel is off. The sprocket carrier bearing is actually more likely to fail than the wheel bearings, since it is -- seriously -- an OPEN bearing. This means the only thing keeping the grease from getting washed out when you ride in the wet is .. grease!		Also, pull the sprocket carrier and fill/pack the bearing with grease every time the wheel is off. The sprocket carrier bearing is actually more likely to fail than the wheel bearings, since it is -- seriously -- an OPEN bearing. This means the only thing keeping the grease from getting washed out when you ride in the wet is ... grease!

	'''Grease suggestion''': Look for a waterproof grease in a [http://searchwarp.com/swa3953.htm lithium soap] with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum_disulfide molybdenum disulfide], preferably with the words "needle bearings" and "extreme pressure" on the package.		'''Grease suggestion''': Look for a waterproof grease in a [http://searchwarp.com/swa3953.htm lithium soap] with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum_disulfide molybdenum disulfide], preferably with the words "needle bearings" and "extreme pressure" on the package.

Bokonon at 15:34, 23 March 2011

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	Another thing that needs greasing are the spacers for the rear wheel. We have seen several which have visible wear, even though they are not supposed be a load-bearing item.		Another thing that needs greasing are the spacers for the rear wheel. We have seen several which have visible wear, even though they are not supposed be a load-bearing item.

	Also, pull the sprocket carrier and fill/pack the bearing with grease every time the wheel is off. ~~This~~ is ~~a semi~~-~~open~~ bearing.		Also, pull the sprocket carrier and fill/pack the bearing with grease every time the wheel is off. The sprocket carrier bearing is actually more likely to fail than the wheel bearings, since it is -- seriously -- an OPEN bearing. This means the only thing keeping the grease from getting washed out when you ride in the wet is .. grease!

	'''Grease suggestion''': Look for a waterproof grease in a [http://searchwarp.com/swa3953.htm lithium soap] with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum_disulfide molybdenum disulfide], preferably with the words "needle bearings" and "extreme pressure" on the package.		'''Grease suggestion''': Look for a waterproof grease in a [http://searchwarp.com/swa3953.htm lithium soap] with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum_disulfide molybdenum disulfide], preferably with the words "needle bearings" and "extreme pressure" on the package.

Bokonon at 01:26, 29 September 2010

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	Greasing the axle is simple. ~~Spray~~ the axle with cleaner, wipe clean, and then apply a layer of fresh grease. Any standard grease is fine. Bel Ray waterproof grease works for a lot of MC needs (and trailer, and car, and bicycle). If there's too much, it'll get scraped off. For streetbikes that live indoors this shouldn't be a major concern.		Greasing the axle is simple. They don't really need grease to function; it's just to keep the inner race of the bearing from sticking to it after time. So, spray the axle with cleaner, wipe clean, and then apply a thin layer of fresh grease. Any standard grease is fine. Bel Ray waterproof grease works for a lot of MC needs (and trailer and car and bicycle). If there's too much, it'll get scraped off. For streetbikes that live indoors this shouldn't be a major concern.

	As for the wheel bearings, you just pry off the dust cover and then force as much clean grease into the bearings as possible. Some people like to clean them first (flush with parts cleaner) but just having grease in there is FAR more important than having clean grease (so long as the dust covers stay intact). Anyway, you force the grease in with your fingers. It's messy (wear nitrile gloves) but simple.		As for the wheel bearings, you just pry off the dust cover and then force as much clean grease into the bearings as possible. Some people like to clean them first (flush with parts cleaner) but just having grease in there is FAR more important than having clean grease (so long as the dust covers stay intact). Anyway, you force the grease in with your fingers. It's messy (wear nitrile gloves) but simple.

Bokonon at 14:25, 24 July 2010

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	Greasing the axle is simple...Spray the axle with cleaner, wipe clean, and then apply a layer of fresh grease. Any standard grease is fine. Bel Ray waterproof grease works for a lot of MC needs (and trailer, and car, and bicycle). If there's too much, it'll get scraped off. For streetbikes that live indoors this shouldn't be a major concern.		Greasing the axle is simple. Spray the axle with cleaner, wipe clean, and then apply a layer of fresh grease. Any standard grease is fine. Bel Ray waterproof grease works for a lot of MC needs (and trailer, and car, and bicycle). If there's too much, it'll get scraped off. For streetbikes that live indoors this shouldn't be a major concern.

	As for the wheel bearings, you just pry off the dust cover and then force as much clean grease into the bearings as possible. Some people like to clean them first (flush with parts cleaner), but just having grease in there is FAR more important than having ~~Clean~~ grease ~~in there~~ (so long as the dust covers stay intact). Anyway, you force the grease in with your fingers. It's messy(wear nitrile gloves) but simple.		As for the wheel bearings, you just pry off the dust cover and then force as much clean grease into the bearings as possible. Some people like to clean them first (flush with parts cleaner) but just having grease in there is FAR more important than having clean grease (so long as the dust covers stay intact). Anyway, you force the grease in with your fingers. It's messy (wear nitrile gloves) but simple.

	Another thing that needs greasing are the spacers for the rear wheel. We have seen several which have visible wear, even though they are not supposed be a load-bearing item.		Another thing that needs greasing are the spacers for the rear wheel. We have seen several which have visible wear, even though they are not supposed be a load-bearing item.

Bokonon at 05:23, 4 July 2009

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	Greasing the axle is simple...Spray the axle with cleaner, wipe clean and then apply a layer of fresh grease. Any standard grease is fine...Bel Ray waterproof grease works for a lot of MC needs (and trailer, and car, and bicycle). If there's too much, it'll get scraped off. ~~This isn't of Huge importance for~~ streetbikes that live indoors~~...~~.		Greasing the axle is simple...Spray the axle with cleaner, wipe clean, and then apply a layer of fresh grease. Any standard grease is fine. Bel Ray waterproof grease works for a lot of MC needs (and trailer, and car, and bicycle). If there's too much, it'll get scraped off. For streetbikes that live indoors this shouldn't be a major concern.

	As for the wheel bearings, you just pry off the dust cover, and then force as much clean grease into the bearings as possible. Some people like to clean them first (flush with parts cleaner), but just having grease in there is FAR more important than having Clean grease in there (so long as the dust covers stay intact). Anyway, you force the grease in with your fingers. It's messy, but simple.		As for the wheel bearings, you just pry off the dust cover and then force as much clean grease into the bearings as possible. Some people like to clean them first (flush with parts cleaner), but just having grease in there is FAR more important than having Clean grease in there (so long as the dust covers stay intact). Anyway, you force the grease in with your fingers. It's messy(wear nitrile gloves) but simple.

	Another thing that needs greasing are the spacers for the rear wheel. We have seen several which have visible wear, even though they are not supposed be a load-bearing item.		Another thing that needs greasing are the spacers for the rear wheel. We have seen several which have visible wear, even though they are not supposed be a load-bearing item.

Bokonon at 01:45, 26 August 2007

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	Also, pull the sprocket carrier and fill/pack the bearing with grease every time the wheel is off. This is a semi-open bearing.		Also, pull the sprocket carrier and fill/pack the bearing with grease every time the wheel is off. This is a semi-open bearing.

	Grease suggestion: Look for a waterproof grease in a lithium soap with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum_disulfide molybdenum disulfide], preferably with the words "needle bearings" and "extreme pressure" on the package.		'''Grease suggestion''': Look for a waterproof grease in a [http://searchwarp.com/swa3953.htm lithium soap] with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum_disulfide molybdenum disulfide], preferably with the words "needle bearings" and "extreme pressure" on the package.

Bokonon at 01:39, 26 August 2007

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	Also, pull the sprocket carrier and fill/pack the bearing with grease every time the wheel is off. This is a semi-open bearing.		Also, pull the sprocket carrier and fill/pack the bearing with grease every time the wheel is off. This is a semi-open bearing.

			Grease suggestion: Look for a waterproof grease in a lithium soap with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum_disulfide molybdenum disulfide], preferably with the words "needle bearings" and "extreme pressure" on the package.

Bokonon at 11:05, 6 May 2007

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	As for the wheel bearings, you just pry off the dust cover, and then force as much clean grease into the bearings as possible. Some people like to clean them first (flush with parts cleaner), but just having grease in there is FAR more important than having Clean grease in there (so long as the dust covers stay intact). Anyway, you force the grease in with your fingers. It's messy, but simple.		As for the wheel bearings, you just pry off the dust cover, and then force as much clean grease into the bearings as possible. Some people like to clean them first (flush with parts cleaner), but just having grease in there is FAR more important than having Clean grease in there (so long as the dust covers stay intact). Anyway, you force the grease in with your fingers. It's messy, but simple.

			Another thing that needs greasing are the spacers for the rear wheel. We have seen several which have visible wear, even though they are not supposed be a load-bearing item.

			Also, pull the sprocket carrier and fill/pack the bearing with grease every time the wheel is off. This is a semi-open bearing.

Bokonon at 20:32, 27 May 2006

2006-05-27T20:32:23Z

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[[Category:Final Drive]]
Greasing the axle is simple...Spray the axle with cleaner, wipe clean and then apply a layer of fresh grease. Any standard grease is fine...Bel Ray waterproof grease works for a lot of MC needs (and trailer, and car, and bicycle). If there's too much, it'll get scraped off. This isn't of Huge importance for streetbikes that live indoors....

As for the wheel bearings, you just pry off the dust cover, and then force as much clean grease into the bearings as possible. Some people like to clean them first (flush with parts cleaner), but just having grease in there is FAR more important than having Clean grease in there (so long as the dust covers stay intact). Anyway, you force the grease in with your fingers. It's messy, but simple.