Joey T Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Hey guys, recently installed some Pazzo racing shorty levers, just wondering if the WD40 Specialist Lithium aerosol grease is okay to use on the pivot points/bolts!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealsmo Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 I've never used that version of it, but white lithium is my preferred grease for small, low impact moving parts. A dry graphite would be ideal since it won't collect dirt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfootisdumb Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 was thinking of doing somethinf similar.. i have aftermarket levers, my clutch cable snapped at the lever, i can fet a running start and jam it into gear. clutch cable was cheap but couldnt ride for a few days.. thr cable lasted 10k. trying without lube maybe the cable will hold but if it happens agsin ill lube it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElGonzales Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Just now, myfootisdumb said: was thinking of doing somethinf similar.. i have aftermarket levers, my clutch cable snapped at the lever, i can fet a running start and jam it into gear. clutch cable was cheap but couldnt ride for a few days.. thr cable lasted 10k. trying without lube maybe the cable will hold but if it happens agsin ill lube it up. Check also for mechanical contact between the steel wire and the metal end cap of the upper Bowden cable. Sometimes the entry angle is not good and the cap scrubs the steel wire, then it gets destroyed in this area. This happened at my bike and I know others with this effect. But @ topic: I wouldn't hesitate to take the white aerosol grease. But official service manual mentioned silicone grease for the pivot points of the hand levers. I don't know the exact reason for this. Maybe because it's available everywhere, or it is looking better to the customer because it's transparent(I take black MoS2 Grease...:P ) or it doesnt't affect the rubber seals of the brake cylinder. Somebody once said silicone grease guarantees smooth movement despite of big mechanical pressure but I am skeptical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Just now, ElGonzales said: But official service manual mentioned silicone grease for the pivot points of the hand levers. I don't know the exact reason for this. Good silicone grease is somewhat less sticky than the usual lithium based grease, so it may not attract dirt as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I use silicone grease as well. No aerosol stuff, just a little dab where it needs to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standupnfall Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 (edited) @myfootisdumb Never do this jamming into gear with no clutch thing, you will damage your shift forks which is a huge job. I learned the hard way when my cable snapped a few years ago. Edited March 15, 2022 by Standupnfall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 I've gotten home with a broken clutch cable, but there was no jamming involved. With the bike idling, I push it in neutral until it's going at a brisk walking speed. Then I jump on and put it into first gear. If the speed is matched pretty well, it just clicks in. Subsequent shifts are done at lower than usual RPM to minimize the chance of banging the dogs too much. You really hope you don't have to stop at a stop sign or traffic light on that trip! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standupnfall Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 8 hours ago, Triple Jim said: Still not a good idea based on the labor involved if you mess up your shifter forks or gearbox. I've gotten home with a broken clutch cable, but there was no jamming involved. With the bike idling, I push it in neutral until it's going at a brisk walking speed. Then I jump on and put it into first gear. If the speed is matched pretty well, it just clicks in. Subsequent shifts are done at lower than usual RPM to minimize the chance of banging the dogs too much. You really hope you don't have to stop at a stop sign or traffic light on that trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Sometimes you just gotta get home, though. Or at least get closer. When you're in the middle of nowhere you can only depend on yourself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standupnfall Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Just now, shinyribs said: Sometimes you just gotta get home, though. Or at least get closer. When you're in the middle of nowhere you can only depend on yourself. Yes, understood. Just putting it out there that is can ruin expensive parts. Happened to me first hand with an F4i abou 10 years ago. Thought it was fine but shortly after the bike started popping out of 2nd gear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 44 minutes ago, Standupnfall said: Yes, understood. Just putting it out there that is can ruin expensive parts. Happened to me first hand with an F4i abou 10 years ago. Thought it was fine but shortly after the bike started popping out of 2nd gear. I can't believe it. F4i's are bulletproof! Always wanted to try one, but the opportunity never worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Some old racer guy gave me this stuff more than 40 years ago. It is perfect for levers and things like that because it doesn't wash away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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