Grease .....

Oldwolf · 01-07-2021, 01:29 PM

I expected to find this fairly easy, but nowhere can I find a discussion of grease In Regards to motorcycles. If the answer is simply "grease is grease, slather away" I won't object. But I think I would like to grease bearings/axles, and definitely want some dielectric grease on all electrical connections to keep the gremlins away.

Does anyone else use grease? And if so what kind and where?

**JerryHawk250** · 01-07-2021, 01:41 PM

I personally use marine grade grease on my Hawk because where i ride i do go through water.

TxTaoRider · 01-07-2021, 01:43 PM

I'm sure this will turn into a hot topic like oil and octane, but here's my take.
Since the axle bearings are sealed it shouldn't make any difference except to keep the outside seals lubed and make disassembly easier and rust free. The swing arm pivot and steering head bearings are exposed to the elements though.
So I'd just slather away with a good marine grade bearings after you clean off all the pig fat grease that the bikes came with.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-07-2021, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TxTaoRider

I'm sure this will turn into a hot topic like oil and octane, but here's my take.
Since the axle bearings are sealed it shouldn't make any difference except to keep the outside seals lubed and make disassembly easier and rust free. The swing arm pivot and steering head bearings are exposed to the elements though.
So I'd just slather away with a good marine grade bearings after you clean off all the pig fat grease that the bikes came with.

The so call sealed bearings are really not sealed. The plastic ring will pop right out with a razor knife and snap right back in after you repack them. I repack mine every year. I would suggest repacking them from the get go. I know my Hawk had very little grease in them.

Megadan · 01-07-2021, 03:17 PM

A hig temp water resistant rated or Marine wheel bearing grease is sufficient for most of the pivots and bearings on the bike.

To add to the "Bearings that need attention" list, The steering head bearings come with almost zero grease on them as well.

Its_not_a_honda · 01-07-2021, 03:19 PM

This is all I know on grease: Do not use moly in roller bearings. Only on something that slides.

TxTaoRider · 01-07-2021, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Megadan

A hig temp water resistant rated or Marine wheel bearing grease is sufficient for most of the pivots and bearings on the bike.

To add to the "Bearings that need attention" list, The steering head bearings come with almost zero grease on them as well.

My head bearings had lots of grease, too bad they didn't bother to tighten them down. Lol.
It did save me time packing them....

Wild Dog · 01-07-2021, 07:36 PM

For motorcycle i mostly used SKF LGWA 2. It's more than enough.

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Megadan · 01-07-2021, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TxTaoRider

My head bearings had lots of grease, too bad they didn't bother to tighten them down. Lol.
It did save me time packing them....

I think neither scenario is a good one. The Hawks are usually tightened well, but bone dry.. No matter what bike it is, I would definitely check. That way you verify there is grease and they are tightened properly.

TheChairman · 01-08-2021, 01:59 AM

Just about any marine grade grease will serve you well. All of them are good, some are just more gooder. Pick your poison and roll with it.

Never use any metal based grease or anti-seize on any pivoting or rotating part. Ever. It will actually wear faster!

01-07-2021, 01:29 PM	#1
Oldwolf Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 21	Grease ..... I expected to find this fairly easy, but nowhere can I find a discussion of grease In Regards to motorcycles. If the answer is simply "grease is grease, slather away" I won't object. But I think I would like to grease bearings/axles, and definitely want some dielectric grease on all electrical connections to keep the gremlins away. Does anyone else use grease? And if so what kind and where?
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01-07-2021, 01:43 PM	#3
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	I'm sure this will turn into a hot topic like oil and octane, but here's my take. Since the axle bearings are sealed it shouldn't make any difference except to keep the outside seals lubed and make disassembly easier and rust free. The swing arm pivot and steering head bearings are exposed to the elements though. So I'd just slather away with a good marine grade bearings after you clean off all the pig fat grease that the bikes came with. __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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01-07-2021, 03:17 PM	#5
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 7,986	A hig temp water resistant rated or Marine wheel bearing grease is sufficient for most of the pivots and bearings on the bike. To add to the "Bearings that need attention" list, The steering head bearings come with almost zero grease on them as well. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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01-07-2021, 03:19 PM	#6
Its_not_a_honda Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 410	This is all I know on grease: Do not use moly in roller bearings. Only on something that slides. __________________ 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R, 2018 Yamaha TW200 If you want more of something, tax it less. If you want less of something, tax it more.
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01-07-2021, 07:36 PM	#8
Wild Dog Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Argentina Posts: 756	For motorcycle i mostly used SKF LGWA 2. It's more than enough.
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01-08-2021, 01:59 AM	#10
TheChairman Join Date: May 2020 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 115	Just about any marine grade grease will serve you well. All of them are good, some are just more gooder. Pick your poison and roll with it. Never use any metal based grease or anti-seize on any pivoting or rotating part. Ever. It will actually wear faster!
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