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From: FT BRAGG, NC
+1 on this! Noticed this on My friends bike and found out the same info! We did replace with a Synthetic Hi-Temp grease and zero issues as of late!
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From: Boca Raton, Florida
You would think the service manager would have advised me to wipe off the extra grease, which I'm going to do tonight. Then it's off to the auto parts store for some hi temp grease. Great advise.
In some ways I'm glad I'm not the only one with this issue, but for all of us, you would think Mother Harley would write up a technical advise for the service departments about using only high temperature grease.
Seeing grease dripping down all over these beautiful bikes is either poor engineering or an over zealous mechanic with a grease gun.
In some ways I'm glad I'm not the only one with this issue, but for all of us, you would think Mother Harley would write up a technical advise for the service departments about using only high temperature grease.
Seeing grease dripping down all over these beautiful bikes is either poor engineering or an over zealous mechanic with a grease gun.
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From: Indian Land, SC
You won't see it on the V-Rod...There's no grease fitting on the neck....If you want to lube the bearings, you have to disassemble the front end and pack them by hand....
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From: Billings,Mt.
If the steering neck is lubed correctly,the excess grease will flow out of the bottom of the neck on to the lower tripple tree.There are pockets casted in the lower tree where the grease will collect.
Depending on which type of grease is used,it could start to melt in high temps.
Depending on which type of grease is used,it could start to melt in high temps.
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From: St. Augustine Florida
Spray bottle of HD Ron Popeil Grease-B-Gone.$99.99....sold!
Just being a wizewaxz ..sorry but had to throw that in.
I have noticed that on mine as well. Wipe up and ride on!
Just being a wizewaxz ..sorry but had to throw that in.
I have noticed that on mine as well. Wipe up and ride on!
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