Motorcycle frame do it all grease
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I use Bel Ray water proof grease on all our bikes, street and dirt, for everything. Good stuff.
Kestas
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Personally, I have never seen antiseize to result in corrosion of a joint. If anything, aluminum would be anodic to most metals it comes in contact with.
I haven't used it in this specific application but I would try a professional grade silicone grease like Dow Corning 111. It's what I've had the most experience with, used to be able to get it for a good price. Waterproof and lasts forever. Really.
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... also, in my experience, anti-seize compounds are usually petroleum based and this carrier does not last for corrosion protection. The carrier will drain or wash-out leaving the solids behind (ceramics, soft metals) but that is not going to protect against corrosion.
You might want to look for a durable anti-corrosion product specifically for aluminum. Check with the aircraft maintenance suppliers in your area?
You might want to look for a durable anti-corrosion product specifically for aluminum. Check with the aircraft maintenance suppliers in your area?
thanks gents
Bel ray sounds good , looking at the PDS. It has aluminum content.
Unfortunately, I missed "and anti seize" in the post title.
The culprit areas are where steel or stainless steel meet meet aluminum, like brake caliper mounting bolts which becomes susceptible to galvanic corrosion
Bel ray sounds good , looking at the PDS. It has aluminum content.
Unfortunately, I missed "and anti seize" in the post title.
The culprit areas are where steel or stainless steel meet meet aluminum, like brake caliper mounting bolts which becomes susceptible to galvanic corrosion
Is this grease for suspension pivots? Can you explain where the grease is being used?
111 is not a high pressure application grease. It's great for things like O-rings, and blocking water entry. I would not use it as general purpose grease for a motorcycle.
Exactly. I used it mostly where corrosion or plastic / rubber components were of concern. Great for ignition wires, boots, connectors, electrical plugs. I'm not sure what kind of grease he's looking for other than anti-corrosion so I don't think this is an EP application.
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We use Lucas HD green on the chain adjustment bolts that are hardened where they thread into the aluminum swing arm with a back up nut
This prevents the dissimilar metal from siezing the bolts in
On the race bikes it's not that big of a issue as we adjust them very frequent but on the play bikes they can definitely cause bolts to be locked up and strip off
This prevents the dissimilar metal from siezing the bolts in
On the race bikes it's not that big of a issue as we adjust them very frequent but on the play bikes they can definitely cause bolts to be locked up and strip off
I remember an old website / blog that had anti-sieze test info for stainless or titanium threaded fasteners used on bicycles (I think). He was testing everything he could get his hands on but I can't seem to find it now.
I've been using this stuff for over 40 years with great success. Absolutely love it.
Smoky
Bel-Ray seems to be the favorite of motorcycle techs. You’re in the UK and Silkolene, a Fuchs brand should be available.
Else, look for a overbased calcium sulfonate or aluminum complex grease. Eni Autol Top 2000 is a good pick. It’s also sold by Motorex as Grease 2000 for motorbikes and pushbikes(and Shimano sells it as their Dura-Ace grease, the same neon yellow grease they use from the factory).
Else, look for a overbased calcium sulfonate or aluminum complex grease. Eni Autol Top 2000 is a good pick. It’s also sold by Motorex as Grease 2000 for motorbikes and pushbikes(and Shimano sells it as their Dura-Ace grease, the same neon yellow grease they use from the factory).
Bel-Ray Waterproof Grease is aluminum complex.
