Normally I do not write about consumables like grease and stuff, but… I think it’s important to keep adventure motorcycles in tip top condition as adventure riding can be a bit harsh on machines that are barely designed for what we do with them! Don’t you agree?
To be honest, I haven’t checked my mighty xt’s suspension bearings in a while now, I believe around 3 years now! I know it’s embarrassing, but to my excuse, around 3 years ago I swapped all my suspension bearings, bushings, seals and used waterproof grease! I didn’t plan to check them yet either but this time, while working on my rear shock, I had no choice but to have a peak!
To my surprise, grease was still there, no horrible markings on the bushing and no sign of water or rust! 3 years of abuse on the lowest and most exposed set of bearings, and these bearings endured it all – deep mud, mucky water crossings up to the crotch – sometimes even on its side, sandy dusty lanes, rocks, grass, gravel and everything else that was thrown at it… and it’s still good!
My precious XT is gone now and I believe I need to give a Quick Update on the subject!
So to be honest, I have used the same waterproof marine grease pretty much everywhere on all my bikes for a while now, and it never disappointed me! I’m not so sure if it would be a good grease to use on wheel bearings or anything else that can get to a higher temperature, but damn that grease kept all my suspension bearings protected, and you know what, it doesn’t even have to be same brand what i’m using i suppose, for as long as it marine and waterproof – will do the trick!
BELRAY Waterproof Grease – best stuff out there!
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A list of posts about Bike Maintenance and General Modifications that might be Interesting to know!
General Modifications:
- Throttle Tamer Mods (4 ways to tame your horse!)
- Projector headlight conversion from right side road traffic to left and vice versa.
- How to make your own Exhaust or how to modify an existing one.
- Power Commander (PCV) and Thoughts on it.
- Brake Snake / Pedal Anchor – why and how!
- Lighter Clutch Mods:
- How to make motorcycles Cable Clutch lighter! (Part 1/3)
- Cheap ways to make your motorcycles clutch lighter! (Part 2/3)
- How to make a Hydraulic clutch lighter on your motorcycle! (Part 3/3)
- How to make Custom Clutch or Throttle Cables – Easier than you thought!
- How to make clutch lever lighter (Yamaha XT660Z Tenere Specific)
- Rear Suspension and Drive-Train:
- How to extend the life of Cush-Drive rubbers.
- The dangers of motorcycle lowering links, Important things to know!
- How to swap rear shock spring with no special tools!
- The Best Motorcycle chain lube!
- How to set motorcycle chain slack when suspension is not standard?
- How To Remove Stubborn And Hard To Reach Chain Adjuster Bolt
- The List of Most Useless Adventure Motorcycle Mods And Bling!
- Dangers of the lowering kits (things to know before Lowering your Bike!
Bike Maintenance:
- How to pass MOT the first time – every time!
- How to Maintain your motorcycle Locks (works with all locks!)
- Best Suspension Bearing Grease!
- What grease to use on your motorcycle?
- How to shorten Life of your wheel bearings! (Or what not to do to them!)
- Why should you grease your bolts! (And not only Bearings!)
- What is the best Chain Lube for your motorcycle?
- How to buy used Motorcycle – Free Guide.
