Rynn Storm
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What are people using for "lithium soap based grease" as specified by Yamaha to lube some parts?
lithium soap based grease?
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It's typically called "white lithium grease" in a car parts store. Commonly available. I recall maybe there were some aerosol versions too which would help to get it into tight places.
I don't think it is terribly critical to use lithium grease in most applications. Bel-Ray waterproof grease is the gold standard for a grease to be used as a general lubricant for things on a bike. I have lots of greases, but if I had only one, it would be the Bel-Ray stuff.
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I don't think it is terribly critical to use lithium grease in most applications. Bel-Ray waterproof grease is the gold standard for a grease to be used as a general lubricant for things on a bike. I have lots of greases, but if I had only one, it would be the Bel-Ray stuff.
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Readily available at most dealers of off-road machines.
Rynn Storm
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A quick search and appears available all over... http://www.bing.com/search?q=Bel-Ray+waterproof+greasespklbuk said:
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What about Mobil 1 Synthetic grease (red)? How does that compare?
Most red greases tend to be optimized for wheel bearings and suspension joint applications, but I doubt you would do any harm using it as a general purpose grease.tomatocity said:
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No matter which grease you buy, be sure it is compatible. Some lithium complex greases don't play well with aluminum complex greases. Read the MFGs literature and you'll be fine. I have an excess supply of Valvoline Moly grease I'me still working on. I bought a case a few years ago because I needed some and that's how they sold it. It isn't the level of the Bel-Ray and Mobil 1 stuff, but is is so slippery you can't use it on bicycle coaster brakes and stop. It is also waterproof to a great degree. I'm only bringing this up for those having problems finding BelRay or similar. It is the Ford spec Valvoline moly stuff.