SOHC.co.uk Forums > CB350/400
CB400 Swing arm Collar
K2-K6:
As they don't rotate like a wheel bearing in suspension linkages you can use something other than lithium wheel bearing/general purpose grease to keep them from deteriorating. Something like the old type "Keenol " grease, used alot on marine applications as it has an oxidised zinc content which prevents corrosion due to salt environments. Those links on newer single shock links get bathed in it if used year round.
It'll probably solve your problems Mick with the items you've indicated.
The multi purpose greases that are generally used are formulated with rotational friction reduction in mind to avoid adding heat build up to the design running it. If you take away that need you can use the Keenol type which is not suitable for constant / high speed rotation. It's good for headstock too.
Green1:
I have repacked most of the bearings now ::)
A few hours cleaning them out coming up I thinks.
K2-K6:
The general grease is fine for making the bearing work so it'll not cause you a problem.
Its just the resistances to corrosion that is the most useful part of the Keenol type grease.
The things I run year round I smear it into any Allen bolt heads and cross headed screws to stop them corroding, it seems almost completely unaffected by salt spray.
For the earlier poster, I'd use Keenol in those needle roller swing arm conversion kit as well, especially as it appears to have no seal. This type of grease will effectively give you a water repellent seal anyway.
For the bronze bushes, I'd use cv type grease as it contains moly in a very gooey base. It'll probably last the life of the bearing if packed out with it.
Deano400:
Very interesting read everyone. You learn something new every day on here.
Green1:
I shall leave it in there then. The keenol sounds like just the ticket for the Guzzi as every fixing seems to weld itself in even if removed often.
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version