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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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I am trying to do the steering head lubrication on my 08 SG. It states to grease until exudes from and bottom of steering head. I emptied 3/4 of the canister into the fitting, and still not seeing it exuding from bottom or head. How much does it take?

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My first time it took a tube ,and one half, after that it takes about 2 pumps of the gun.
 
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I am trying to do the steering head lubrication on my 08 SG. It states to grease until exudes from and bottom of steering head. I emptied 3/4 of the canister into the fitting, and still not seeing it exuding from bottom or head. How much does it take?

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it will come out on a hot sunny day all over your front fender
 
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I use heavy duty synthetic grease, and it does not drip on my fender, it stays the same consistency in all weather.
 
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Can you get the grease gun on the sert without removing anything?
 
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after you install a 45* angle zerk.
 
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Keep going until you see it ooze out. Then put one of these on to keep it off your fender.



Mine works great.

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I did the same thing. FInally went into the dealer and they brought out this portable unit, just shot it a few times and said, you're good to go. No cost. So I do that about once every 18 months.... Darren, if you've got a good wrench in the Dealership, it's a snap sometime when you're there to just have them fix you up. That 45 degree fitting is a pain to get to on mine.. Good luck, Craig
 
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Did mine, and it's still exuding two months later. Reckon that's why they don't fill it at the factory?
 
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Add a 40 or 90 zert, pump until it just comes out. After that just a pump or so during the service. I live in South Texas and it will ooze a little at first. Not too bad. On my 06 EG its a breeze to service, just turn the bars all the way and its there!
 
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