Molybdenum Disulfide Grease

[Floracycle]

Where does one find it? I've tried auto zone and Orielys. Installing my oem grips. Thanks in advance.

 

[Motowalt]

I used to buy it at my Honda dealer...comes in small 3 ounce tubes

Not sure why you need it for installing grips though...

 

[EricV]

Where does one find it? I've tried auto zone and Orielys. Installing my oem grips. Thanks in advance.

Some of the best is Honda Moly 50, sold at nearly any Honda dealer. How good is it, well, most of the Yamaha techs use it instead of the Yamaha product that's similar. Really.

Ok, I give, are you planning on using this for the grips you're installing? I hope not, or that I'm misunderstanding your comment.

 

[Floracycle]

Oops sorry. I meant to say oem heated grips. The directions call for md grease. I've read on other threads this step was missed by some causing wire chaffing.

The grease goes on and around the wire on the throttle side. The wire rubs against the housing and itself.

 

[EricV]

Oops sorry. I meant to say oem heated grips. The directions call for md grease. I've read on other threads this step was missed by some causing wire chaffing.

The grease goes on and around the wire on the throttle side. The wire rubs against the housing and itself.

Makes more sense now. ::008:: The moly grease is some slippery, nasty stuff. It can be real fun to wipe off your hands. If you have them, some latex or nitrile gloves come in handy so you can just peel off the gloves when the job is done.

 

[HoebSTer]

yes, it is at your local Honda dealer called moly paste as mentioned above. They are usually small containers of it. This is the best stuff for the drive splines on rear hub too, applied in generous amounts.

 

[Floracycle]

Thanks all

 

[Motowalt]

heres some you can buy on line

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Genuine-Pro-Honda-Moly-60-Paste-Lubricant-3oz-/200711366184?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2ebb546628

 

[markjenn]

I know the instructions have the little "M" grease gun which corresponds to MD grease, but in this application, my opinion is that grease is grease. You're lubricating a wire bundle so that it doesn't chafe. This is not an application where any of the characteristics of MD grease are critical compared to more common greases (like wheel bearing grease or white lithium grease).

- Mark

 

[Maurice]

In the USA you can order it as Yamalube at your dealer.
However i cant find the Yamalube Molybdenum disulfide grease in Europe.
Does anyone have an alternative grease brand, like molykote.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/yamalube/categories/lubricants/0/all-lubricants-products/10008/details#productscroll

 

[SisuTen]

In the USA you can order it as Yamalube at your dealer.
However i cant find the Yamalube Molybdenum disulfide grease in Europe.
Does anyone have an alternative grease brand, like molykote.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/yamalube/categories/lubricants/0/all-lubricants-products/10008/details#productscroll

Mo,
Nearly all lubrication companies supply Moly Disulfide grease. Learn to ignore the Yamaha brand requirement and you'll be much better off. Your warranty will remain intact.

That being said, use the factory required type of lubricant as stated. If you have MDS, it certainly will not harm the bike to use it. While the manual may have a typo, on the other hand, it may not.

 

[Maurice]

Yes i know, but what specs must the grease have, thats why i asked if anyone know a specific type of grease and manufacturer.

 

[EricV]

Yes i know, but what specs must the grease have, thats why i asked if anyone know a specific type of grease and manufacturer.

Just go to the Honda dealer and get some Honda Moly 60. Don't over think it.

 

[SisuTen]

Yes i know, but what specs must the grease have, thats why i asked if anyone know a specific type of grease and manufacturer.

Mo,
Do a search for "Molybdenum Disulfide Grease", if that's what you're looking for. You will probably come up with more hits that are relevant to your area, than if I do it for you.
Good Luck
Paul

 

[Yamaguy55]

BelRay assembly lube is Moly based. I tend to use Dow-Corning moly 44, it is silicone based and doesn't care about water, and is temp stable, so doesn't migrate. I also use the Ford Spec Valvoline Moly based grease, it is so slippery that you can't use it on coaster brakes on bicycles, as they won't stop. It is also somewhat water resistant. It is the grease Ford specs for disc brake wheel bearings, but I use it on everything. Cheap and readily available at AutoZone, NAPA, etc. Tube for gun or tub. They should all work.

But I really like the DC 44 for all controls: it stays put, and as stated above, ignores water.