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Sep 9, 2007 | 10:25 AM

JeepMaker

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Steering head grease

I know the service manual says to use "special purpose grease", but I am thinking that any "normal" grease gun cartridge should be fine. Am I correct, or full of pewp?

Sep 9, 2007 | 10:28 AM

UltraDuke

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RE: Steering head grease

I picked up a tube from the dealer for about six bucks. It is regular wheel bearing grease, you can get it in the tube or in the tub.

Sep 9, 2007 | 10:55 AM

grumpy irish again

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RE: Steering head grease

any grease will work just don't put in to much I did and still am cleaning up the mess it makes after about 6/8 months but it is getting less every ride..

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Sep 9, 2007 | 12:23 PM

electaRICK

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RE: Steering head grease

it does matter somewhat,, as some grease will "melt" per say on hot days and run out making mess,,,

someone should chime in on what works best,,, I heard marine grease

Sep 9, 2007 | 12:35 PM

LowriderFXRS

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RE: Steering head grease

I use Amsoil synthetic chassis & bearing grease.

Sep 9, 2007 | 03:37 PM

dog155

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RE: Steering head grease

That bearing done right may never need to be changed.It is a stout bearing for the job it does.Any good grease is fine.

Sep 9, 2007 | 04:27 PM

lbjohnson1

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RE: Steering head grease

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ORIGINAL: LowriderFXRS

I use Amsoil synthetic chassis & bearing grease.

I agree the Amsoil is what I use, Harley-Davidson wheel bearing & special purpose grease is good, also Bel-Ray grease works good. As for amount squirt it in using a grease gun at the grease fittinguntil you see it starting to come out at the bottom of the neck.