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Old 04-10-2012, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by PERROTTO
I stopped using this lube on my hingpins simply because grease works betters and lasts ten times longer. after the first weekend out after using the krytech lube on my hingpins, the suspension squeaks and sticks. also used this before on bearings. i clean all the grease out with laquer thinner and drop in some of the krytech. It worked ok but i use a light oil now instead. when the krytech dried inside of bearing it was almost like it was still full of grease. i am VERY anal about my bearings and only use light oil now. the less resistance/friction the better imo. the only thing i use it for now if for the pillow balls on front end.
Grease attracts dirt and it clings to it, as does any type of oil. The "dry" types of lubricants have been proven to provide better resistance to attracting dirt and grime. They are used in the bicycles and in motorcycles too, but to each his own.
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