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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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anybody use waterproof marine grease in the headset. i would think its better at keeping water out during washing but would like to know what u guys think
 
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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To me, a headset is what you put on to use the intercom. Why would you put any kind of grease in a headset?

I think we are not meaning the same thing.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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its your steering stem. they call it a headset in motocross. sorry.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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I knew what you were talking about, but I've built mountain bikes.

I use Lucas Red 'N Tacky for the steering tube beaings.
 
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Lucas red and tacky
 
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Yes,I've got marine grease in mine right now.Been in there for a couple yrs.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 03:59 AM
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great. thx. i figured it would be ok but just wanted to check to make sure. pretty thick stuff.
 
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I use JCB digger grease - it's blue and matches my bike. I don't have any plans to try floating my bike.......
 
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I used it and my local dealer noticed the color of the grease did not match HD stuff and gave me a little grief but it did not effect my warranty claim.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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I just used a hi temp...I think green something...I now have red n tacky in the grease gun so it will go in next...
 
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