Lubricant Options

monkd

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I have a 2017 Non ES model Super Tenere. I haven't done much lubrication work on my Super Tenere yet and wanted to go over the entire bike and lubricate everything with the help of the service manual. I have a few questions about the products you guys are using:

- What is everyone using for "Silicone Grease" S in the service manual?

- Do I need Molybdenum disulfide oil and grease? The Yamalube grease looks like it's actually oil. I'm a little confused about what product satisfies both requirement or if they are different.

I was planning to buy all Yamalube but, I can't quite connect all of the dots.

Thank you in advance!
 

jrusell

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I use sil-glyde where silicone grease is needed.
Honda moly-60 for the driveshaft and rear wheel splines when ever I have the wheel off. I think the Honda moly 60 may not be available anymore, but they have a replacement I think they call Honda-77? It is expensive stuff, but they sell in a small tube maybe only a few ounces that will last along time and doesn't break the bank considering you only use it in small amounts and very rarely.

Loctite and jetlube also make a high moly content paste that is good for the rear wheel and driveshaft splines. 40-70 moly content is good for these 2 items, but honestly a normal wheel bearing grease will work just fine as long as you keep them lubricted properly.

Normal auto chassis/wheel bearing grease for most everything else, like the linkage bearings, swingarm pivots, steering head bearings etc. Some like greasing the axles, but I prefer a very light coating of anti seize on the axles whenever they are out.
 

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mran

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Just get a small tub of waterproof wheel bearing grease. Then grab a tube of black moly grease. You'll be good to go for all things auto for awhile unless your backing bearings all the time. Loctite and sli glide like mentioned are great too. I use the silicone on sliding pins on the cars brake caliper pins. Never on the bike personally but they prolly call for it for suspension and brakes/clutch im guessing.
 

Checkswrecks

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btw and not being mean or critical -
Now that you know the Oil/Fluids sub-forum exists, try searching it because there is a lot about various options from the last 11 years.
 
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