Shaft drive spline/hub lube

[Redman]

Have talked about this before. Several recommended "moly lube" or "moly grease" for greasing the rear hub splines.

I have been using regular axle grease on the 850G that I have had for 12 years now, and the 650G that I had for 20 years - no problem.

Was at the auto parts store. I found this "Moly-Grease". Black stuff in a tube, does not seem as thick as the axle grease I have been using. Tube says:
- Extreme Pressure
- Multi Purpose.
- Timken OK Load 40 pounds.
- compounded protection with molleylubedem and graphite.
- withstand heavy load and shock load.
- roller bearings, bushings, slides, ball joints, u-joints, wheel bearings.

Any comments?

[Tool]

Seems OK judging by the description.

Ask to put a small amount on your finger. Moly grease isn't overly thick, but it will try to follow you around the room like a faithful dog.

[duaneage]

Any grease that handles pressure and resists water will be fine.

[Redman]

Okay, thanks.
Just that this stuff just isnt as tacky nor as thick as axle grease.

[JayH]

Feel free to slather it all over the splines. On the next rear tire change be sure to add some more.

Did you pull the driven gear in your wheel to see how it looks?

[Joe Nardy]

Lots of folks on the FJR sites swear by Honda Moly 60 Paste. It contains 60% molybdenum disulfide which is the important ingredient. If Yamaha guys are recommending Honda stuff it must be good!

Joe

[argonsagas]

I use one similar to that. As you said, it is not as thick as some other greases, but it works well.




STAY AWAY from white greases....they tend to dry out. I don't know why, but they do.

[focus frenzy]

Lots of folks on the FJR sites swear by Honda Moly 60 Paste. It contains 60% molybdenum disulfide which is the important ingredient. If Yamaha guys are recommending Honda stuff it must be good!

Joe

I don't think Honda sells a chemical with their name on it that is not as good (or better) than anything you can find.

[Firemanbob]

Here's a comprehensive article on spline lubrication. Upshot is that the moly paste is the way to go.

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Shaft.html#Gears

[bwringer]

Lots of folks on the FJR sites swear by Honda Moly 60 Paste. It contains 60% molybdenum disulfide which is the important ingredient. If Yamaha guys are recommending Honda stuff it must be good!

Joe

I also use the Honda moly paste. It was only about $10 for a lifetime supply tube, and Ye Olde Honda Shoppe had plenty in stock. It's good stuff and it's cheap, so why not?

[Planecrazy]

...just slathered Honda Moly on my splines at the Chicagoland tire changing bonanza (yesterday)!! Thanks for sharing your stock, Joe!!

Regards,

[ccs]

Feel free to slather it all over the splines. On the next rear tire change be sure to add some more.

Did you pull the driven gear in your wheel to see how it looks?

I've never removed/installed a rear wheel and am thinking of doing it on my 82 GS850GZ. I've been reading a lot of posts about replacing the rear tire and see mention of "splines".

Can anyone enlighten me on just what they are, what they look like, etc. (anyone got a picture?? )

Would sure appreciate it.

TIA.

Charles...

[Redman]

Oh, yah, Charles, I got microfishe screen captures of the rear hub/splines and now (since original posting) have pics of a failed hub. Will email to you.

Yes, you will want to get familair with the hub/splines else you WILL get to know them when they fail if you havent lubed them. Lube them with every tire change and they work-fine-last-long-time.

(ah, lets not start another debate about chain vs shaft)

And by the way, I have found the Honda Moly Paste at one of the three Honda dealers I went to. Other two seem puzzled but found it in their catalog. One called in a mechanic who said they use regular axle grease.