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mike72903
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« on: April 29, 2015, 01:12:43 PM »
Searched but didn't see anything. Does the rear axle get a coat of grease before installation?  I'm guessing not but don't want to have to remove it again.  Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2015, 01:19:12 PM »
Quote from: CI_borg on April 29, 2015, 01:12:43 PM
Searched but didn't see anything. Does the rear axle get a coat of grease before installation?  I'm guessing not but don't want to have to remove it again.  Thanks

It doesn't spin or anything.

I put a light coat on there so it slides in and out easy, but not so much
that you end up with a big blob of scraped-off grease after you
push the axle through...

-Mike
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« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2015, 01:21:31 PM »
What I thought. Thanks Mike
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« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2015, 04:10:30 PM »
The grease should be waterproof too. I've seen a pro mechanic use a huge punch and sledge hammer to get an axle out of a VTX 1800. The grease prevents rust and pitting on the axle.
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« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2015, 04:24:49 PM »
Quote from: sandy on April 29, 2015, 04:10:30 PM
The grease should be waterproof too. I've seen a pro mechanic use a huge punch and sledge hammer to get an axle out of a VTX 1800. The grease prevents rust and pitting on the axle.

YES!  I think my axle and internal spacer had a different metal reaction; there was a light powdery corrosion.  I steel wooled it clean and shiny, and always lightly grease on reassembly.

Always assume water will get into everything, even if it's not supposed to. 
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« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2015, 04:53:31 PM »
consider silver anti-sieze instead. grease can dry out and still allow corrosion. AS does not dry out and provides a water barrier. just search its benefits.
If I want corrosion protection anti-sieze is what I use
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« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2015, 05:24:58 PM »
I smear the moly 60 paste that got all over my vinyl gloves on it /shrugs/.
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« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2015, 05:42:43 PM »
Quote from: Earl43p on April 29, 2015, 05:24:58 PM
I smear the moly 60 paste that got all over my vinyl gloves on it /shrugs/.

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« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2015, 06:24:04 PM »
Yep, grease the shaft. No problem removing it year after year. I think anything is better than nothing. I like the anti-seize idea. I have been using the dark green Lucas X-tra heavy duty grease that is suppose to be good against wash out. So far so good.
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