Rhino 250 Grease and lube locations

DesolateSun · 11-04-2020, 06:00 PM

Where do I need to put grease and lube on these things? Mine is finally getting some use and I want to make sure everything stays good.

I'm assuming something in the steering, the front wheels, and the rear wheel shaft need grease?

And do I need to keep anything lubed besides the chain?

Thanks.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-04-2020, 07:55 PM

Grease the swing arm bolt.

Mudflap · 11-05-2020, 04:49 AM

There are needle bearings in the swing arm pivot. They don't ride on the bolt, they're pressed into the swing arm and ride on the machined ends of the spacer. Not ideal because the spacer is mild steel instead of bearing steel. The only way to grease them is to remove one of the bearings and slide out the spacer. I installed zerks to grease through the grease hole in the bearings outer race.

The ball joints and tie rod ends aren't made to be greased but you can lift the rubber covers and add a bit of grease.

DesolateSun · 11-05-2020, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudflap

There are needle bearings in the swing arm pivot. They don't ride on the bolt, they're pressed into the swing arm and ride on the machined ends of the spacer. Not ideal because the spacer is mild steel instead of bearing steel. The only way to grease them is to remove one of the bearings and slide out the spacer. I installed zerks to grease through the grease hole in the bearings outer race.

The ball joints and tie rod ends aren't made to be greased but you can lift the rubber covers and add a bit of grease.

Do you have any pictures?

Mudflap · 11-05-2020, 08:20 PM

Yes there are a few pics in my album but I can't get them to show up in this reply. If you can view my album you'll see them.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-06-2020, 07:35 AM

Here you go Mudflap

Mudflap · 11-06-2020, 10:10 AM

Thanks Jerry hawk!

BTW: The sleeve/race/spacer needs to be clamped tightly at the ends by the frame so it doesn't rotate. I had to add a couple thin washers to get it right.

Also a couple Orings around the gap at the ends will keep the dust out and the grease in.

DesolateSun · 11-09-2020, 10:06 PM

I took a look at the ATV rear and it looks pretty complicated. Taking everything off and figuring it out is intimidating. I'll have to find a lazy day where I can fiddle with it. Thanks.

11-04-2020, 06:00 PM	#1
DesolateSun Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 15	Rhino 250 Grease and lube locations Where do I need to put grease and lube on these things? Mine is finally getting some use and I want to make sure everything stays good. I'm assuming something in the steering, the front wheels, and the rear wheel shaft need grease? And do I need to keep anything lubed besides the chain? Thanks.
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11-06-2020, 07:35 AM	#6
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,569	Here you go Mudflap __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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11-05-2020, 04:49 AM	#3
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,876	There are needle bearings in the swing arm pivot. They don't ride on the bolt, they're pressed into the swing arm and ride on the machined ends of the spacer. Not ideal because the spacer is mild steel instead of bearing steel. The only way to grease them is to remove one of the bearings and slide out the spacer. I installed zerks to grease through the grease hole in the bearings outer race. The ball joints and tie rod ends aren't made to be greased but you can lift the rubber covers and add a bit of grease.
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11-05-2020, 08:20 PM	#5
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,876	Yes there are a few pics in my album but I can't get them to show up in this reply. If you can view my album you'll see them.
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11-06-2020, 10:10 AM	#7
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,876	Thanks Jerry hawk! BTW: The sleeve/race/spacer needs to be clamped tightly at the ends by the frame so it doesn't rotate. I had to add a couple thin washers to get it right. Also a couple Orings around the gap at the ends will keep the dust out and the grease in.
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11-09-2020, 10:06 PM	#8
DesolateSun Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 15	I took a look at the ATV rear and it looks pretty complicated. Taking everything off and figuring it out is intimidating. I'll have to find a lazy day where I can fiddle with it. Thanks.
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