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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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What do you use to lubricate your saddlebag hinge?

The Service manual says to lubricate the saddlebag hinges but does not say what to use.

Also, I have a Road King Classic. I believe the saddlebag hinges are different than those on other bikes. Does anyone know if they even need to be lubricated on the Road King Classic?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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I've never lubed my saddle bag hinges and don't see a reason to.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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I lightly coated them with synthetic bicycle chain lubricant. They started hanging up like they were partially locked so I oiled them and now its like they're new again.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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Some WD40 will do the job just fine. There's no need for fancy lubes here.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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Yea I just asked the old salty dog at the partscounter at Harley if they had anything or if it was necessary. He said "Uhhh I guess any kind of lubricant would work." I took that to mean he doesnt lube his either.

I have some aerosol remington light gun oil at home. I will just give it a tiny shot of that.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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Any type of oil will attrack dirt in the future. I would recommend one of the many dry graphite based lubricants. Just my opinion though.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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+1 for graphite lube. I use dry powder graphite lube on the hinges and locks. Wipe off any excess - it's graphite!
 
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Now that is the advice I needed. Thanks guys!

The service manual calls for graphite somewhere else too. I dont remember where. But At least I have some when that time comes.
 
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WD 40 light gun oil...use it on my pig as well!
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Break Free. Good for cleaning and lubing guns, tank main guns (they use it by the gallon), etc. Also, Dry Slide is fantastic stuff for things like this.
 
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