Motorcycle axle grease?

[televascular]

The service manual for my Honda says to apply a thin coat of grease before installation but does not specify which kind.

I have some Honda Hi-Temp Urea Grease (green and jelly-like), brake caliper bolt grease (a black paste), and generic white lithium grease in a can. I'm thinking I should use the urea... any suggestions?

FYI, there was practically no lube present when I removed the original axle (it's a new bike). It was greasy to the touch but had no visible lubricant.

 

[vssjim]

They probably are just looking for it not to rust or fret against the bearings that are mounted on it.

 

[Trav]

I always used a thin film Mobil 1 grease on mine, no pitting or problems in 12 yrs and 160K on one bike.
Mobil 1 is very water resistant which makes it perfect for bike axles, snow blower augers and parts that operate in a wet/damp environment.

 

[Roadkingnc]

Use anti-sieze compound it will make removal easier next time, keeps it from corroding to the bearings

 

[Ken2]

Use anything. There are no moving parts in contact with the axle. The grease or antiseize is just to make it easy to remove.

 

[kballowe]

Originally Posted By: Ken2
Use anything. There are no moving parts in contact with the axle. The grease or antiseize is just to make it easy to remove.


Agree.

 

[Blaze]

Honda at least thier off-road bikes its common to come from the factory with little grease on critical parts like steering head bearings to name one. I tear the bike down completely when new and use a liberal dose of Bel-Ray all purpose grease where needed.