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What did you do to your bike today? (v2)
metalbmxer:
Removed my lower integrated headset bearing, popped the seal off, and thoroughly WD40'd and wiped the ball bearings clean. New grease inside and reinstalled. Ohhh so smooth!
mrjimyjohn:
^Just so you know, any WD40 residue that was left behind will break down the new grease. I'm not saying you need to take drastic measures to "fix" this "issue," but you may want to avoid doing that in the future.
metalbmxer:
--- Quote from: mrjimyjohn on September 11, 2013, 08:43:05 AM ---^Just so you know, any WD40 residue that was left behind will break down the new grease. I'm not saying you need to take drastic measures to "fix" this "issue," but you may want to avoid doing that in the future.
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Yep thanks, but I would think wiping it with a clean towel is good enough...or no?
weedbix:
Could you actually reach every surface in the bearing, like the inside of the outer race?
montymitch:
--- Quote from: metalbmxer on September 11, 2013, 10:08:11 AM ---
--- Quote from: mrjimyjohn on September 11, 2013, 08:43:05 AM ---^Just so you know, any WD40 residue that was left behind will break down the new grease. I'm not saying you need to take drastic measures to "fix" this "issue," but you may want to avoid doing that in the future.
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Yep thanks, but I would think wiping it with a clean towel is good enough...or no?
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WD40 might not be the absolute best way, but it's better than old dirt.
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