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OK I have read many a post about rear end maint. I've been slowly working on the rear end of my bike. Just finished polishing my rear wheel,post pics later,got my new rear rotor, some o-rings, an oil seal for the drive shaft, new pads, some other misc from partzilla. Stopped by a Honda dealer last Mon to get the lube and they were closed. So the next day I was going by a shop,non Honda, and I thought what the heck, bought some Yamaha "Yamalube" molybdenum disulfide grease that seems it should be OK for the splines and was wondering what you all think. I had also read some who like the belray waterproof grease, so I bought them. I know some use a paste,but the Clymer manual just says " a light coating of molybdenum disulfide grease" Well, just thoughts and opinions?  |
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« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2013, 05:17:12 PM » |
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On the Yamaha lube: read the moly content. If it's in the 2-5% range, it's great for the drive shaft at both ends. The Bel Ray is good for the wheel splines but the Yamaha stuff will work there too.
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« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2013, 08:40:10 PM » |
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The Honda dealer that I bought my I/S from (new), said all they used was BelRay waterproof grease. That is what I have been using for 13 years and the splines look great.  |
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« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2013, 03:05:55 AM » |
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The Honda dealer that I bought my I/S from (new), said all they used was BelRay waterproof grease. That is what I have been using for 13 years and the splines look great. Thanks for the replies. Sandy, the Yamaha product doesn't specify percentage. It is simply identified as molybdenum disulfide grease. Steve K, I thought I had read of some using the Bel Ray for the wheel splines. No problem in 13 years eh? |
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« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2013, 04:09:50 AM » |
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I reread the Yammy Lube and it is water resistant with good shear qualities. Don't worry about the exact moly content. It's good for both the wheel and shaft splines.
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« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2013, 09:29:58 PM » |
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The Honda dealer that I bought my I/S from (new), said all they used was BelRay waterproof grease. That is what I have been using for 13 years and the splines look great. Thanks for the replies. Sandy, the Yamaha product doesn't specify percentage. It is simply identified as molybdenum disulfide grease. Steve K, I thought I had read of some using the Bel Ray for the wheel splines. No problem in 13 years eh? Yep, no problems. There are quite a few members using it. I even put it on the ends of the drive shaft. Also packed the bearings on my Cycle Mate trailer with the stuff. Pulling the trailer on hot summer days, I can put my hand on the hubs and they aren't any warmer that the ambient temp. |
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« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2013, 04:55:45 AM » |
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 oh great, I just realized how bad my subject line is worded.
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« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2013, 06:14:43 AM » |
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oh great, I just realized how bad my subject line is worded. LOL! Yep, and now let's talk about nuts.  Make sure you torque the axle down before you tighten the 4 nuts that hold the rear end to the swing arm. This is more important than the choice of lube. |
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« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2013, 03:33:14 PM » |
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OK I have read many a post about rear end maint. I've been slowly working on the rear end of my bike. Just finished polishing my rear wheel,post pics later,got my new rear rotor, some o-rings, an oil seal for the drive shaft, new pads, some other misc from partzilla. Stopped by a Honda dealer last Mon to get the lube and they were closed. So the next day I was going by a shop,non Honda, and I thought what the heck, bought some Yamaha "Yamalube" molybdenum disulfide grease that seems it should be OK for the splines and was wondering what you all think. I had also read some who like the belray waterproof grease, so I bought them. I know some use a paste,but the Clymer manual just says " a light coating of molybdenum disulfide grease" Well, just thoughts and opinions? Where did you buy that Belray grease at? Our Honda dealer wants $9.50. |
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« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2013, 03:54:03 PM » |
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The Bel Ray isn't a motorcycle specific grease. Any auto parts store should have it.
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« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2013, 05:24:25 PM » |
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Brian, I bought the Bel Ray from a shop in Indpls called Flat Out. I think it was like 6 something.
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