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smartin108

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Spline lube
« on: July 15, 2015, 02:58:54 PM »
So I went to the Honda dealer to pick up a tube of Honda 60 Moly, which I always used on my BMW splines only to find out they no longer make it.  They have superseded it with a Dow product called Moly 77, but it is labeled as an assembly lube for brake pads, etc.  It does not even mention splines like the old 60 did.  What are you guys using for splines now?

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Re: Spline lube
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2015, 03:00:26 PM »
Wheel bearing grease, but it's not critical.
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Re: Spline lube
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2015, 03:24:55 PM »



http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=23&products_id=1914

When I run out of my current 'goo' I plan to switch to this. I've been told it stays in place.
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Re: Spline lube
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2015, 03:30:42 PM »
I've been using the SIG-3000 with excellent results.
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Re: Spline lube
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2015, 04:06:39 PM »
Your local West Marine will have spline lube for you.

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/sierra--sierra-spline-grease--418097
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Re: Spline lube
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2015, 04:07:15 PM »
Thanks.  I just ordered a tube of Sig 3000

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Re: Spline lube
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2015, 05:33:34 PM »
I've used GP grease for thousands of miles/years with no regrets.  :smiley: Just so happens what I'm using now has lithium in it.
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Re: Spline lube
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2015, 08:11:28 PM »
Thanks.  I just ordered a tube of Sig 3000

Dang! I was too late. I have a lifetime supply (a tube) and would have given you as much as you need.  :smiley:
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Re: Spline lube
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2015, 07:53:06 AM »
Thanks Chuck.  I was too quick on the trigger.

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Re: Spline lube
« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2015, 04:37:21 PM »
I think my tube of Honda 60 will last my Guzzi for the remainder of my life.

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Re: Spline lube
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2015, 05:25:39 PM »
I have some fancy red BMW grease in a tube that is the same as Texaco grease.
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Re: Spline lube
« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2015, 07:35:33 PM »
I have some fancy red BMW grease in a tube that is the same as Texaco grease.

Except for the price.. :cool:
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Re: Spline lube
« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2015, 08:21:23 PM »
I use a CV grease which has moly added. Still there every time I change the rear tire; my reasoning is that if it has the moly added it is designed for sliding parts and if it is designed for a CV joint it must be fairly resistant to rotational forces. <shrug>

In regards to Wayne's post, I have not used that particular Wurth's product but I used to work in a place where we sold Wurth's stuff and I always found them exceptionally good.  I have used their spray grease in a can before and that was absolutely brilliant. ( think it was Saebesto 2000)
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