Steering head grease type
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From: New Hampshire
I'm assuming this is the "green grease" that they are referring to -http://www.greengrease.net/
I looked online real quick and it looks like napa and autozone sell it.
I looked online real quick and it looks like napa and autozone sell it.
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Generally speaking, the lower the temp rating, the lower the quality of the grease. While most grease begins with a base of mineral oil, it's thickeners and additives will play a very big role in the grease's ability to handle different conditions and resist dripping.
Over time, and depending on the additive package, a grease will begin to softening and "bleed" at lower and lower temps. That low temp stuff that worked well a year ago might already be breaking down this year.
So, use a cheap grease (low temp stuff) and you'll experience dripping sooner then using a premium grease (high temp stuff).
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I pick this grease up since I believed it to be "special formulated" for the steering head. I serviced my before my last trip and notice a significant amount of oil spray on the left side of my fender, tank and chaps when I stopped for fuel. I couldn't find any sign of an engine oil leak and started to suspect my front forks although they were still functioning properly. The next day while doing a pretrip inspection I could see the oil was dripping out of the lower fork bracket. When I got home I picked up my grease gun only to have a significant amount of oil pour out of the bottom. It wasn't that hot out either.
I'm not sure if I got an extremely old tube of grease but it did exactly opposite of what I thought it was designed to do. I'll be switching to some high performance/temp synthetic general purpose grease we use at work. I have never seen it separate the way the Harley grease did.
I'm not sure if I got an extremely old tube of grease but it did exactly opposite of what I thought it was designed to do. I'll be switching to some high performance/temp synthetic general purpose grease we use at work. I have never seen it separate the way the Harley grease did.
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I've been using Drydene SFG (synthetic fortified grease), it's almost pink in color and is commonly referred to as "bubble gum" grease. I have a few tubes leftover from the days of being a ready mix concrete plant mechanic, using it on bearings exposed to a lot of wash downs.
As it's slang name implies it is some sticky stuff. Once or twice a year I wrap a rag around the end of a screwdriver and wipe up what may work its way out. It doesn't "run" at all. I also smear some on my axles and spacers when changing tires so nothing ever gets a chance to rust. This stuff is rated for use in saltwater environments too, so it never fails. You can probably get some at a NAPA store or Tractor Supply where you can get large truck or farm equipment parts.
As it's slang name implies it is some sticky stuff. Once or twice a year I wrap a rag around the end of a screwdriver and wipe up what may work its way out. It doesn't "run" at all. I also smear some on my axles and spacers when changing tires so nothing ever gets a chance to rust. This stuff is rated for use in saltwater environments too, so it never fails. You can probably get some at a NAPA store or Tractor Supply where you can get large truck or farm equipment parts.
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