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Old Jun 9, 2017 | 07:19 PM
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Im new to wrenching on a Harley, So I got a bunch of dumb questions.
Like Im going to yank the wheels of my Road Glide and do some switching wheels, when I get them ready to go back on, you men use Anti-seize or just bearing grease ?
thanks men, I appreciate you, Best/joe
 
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Old Jun 9, 2017 | 07:22 PM
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The gray ****. Anti-seize.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2017 | 08:15 PM
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Probably wouldn't matter, best to get a service manual.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2017 | 08:34 PM
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+ the gray ****
 
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Old Jun 9, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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No don't use it
 
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Old Jun 9, 2017 | 10:07 PM
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Best anti seize for low temp applications is bearing grease. High temp use the high temp stuff. Service manual says use the high temp stuff which is plain stewpid.. That and the use of pipe dope on the drain plugs. It did take em a while to figure out that O rings work better if the o ring seat is machined.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2017 | 11:54 PM
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Really????? If you have to ask you shouldn't..... You honestly haven't a clue about when and where to use anti or grease????
 
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Really????? If you have to ask you shouldn't..... You honestly haven't a clue about when and where to use anti or grease????
And you REALLY????? don't have a warranty on your brand new bike anymore do you Mr. Perfect.

Guy was asking for advice. The book calls for Anti-seize.
 
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Do you think it makes a difference if M8 or not?



I slather the axles with anti seize.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2017 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Zerk
Do you think it makes a difference if M8 or not?
Really doesn't make any difference if it's a Harley or not..
 
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