Slick Honey

[Mojoman]

I see I need some Slick Honey or 'other suspension grease' when it somes to rebuilding/serving my rear shock (X Fusion 02).

Anyone have any suggestions as to where you can buy this locally? I see it looks pretty expensive at around R300 a tube so what alternatives are there?

[Cassie]

I'm no "expert" in this area...But i think that there should be compatible grease available..after all it is a lubricant...what is so special about that one that is specifically designed for the rear shock??

 

Same theory as for other lubricants....cycling related wear & tear does nor nearly match the grease tollerances (what they were designed for) i.t.o. rpm's or temperatures etc. etc.

 

So I'll stick my neck out and say - aly ol grease will do...perhaps try one with a bit of Teflon in it??

Edited October 19, 2012 by Cassie

[4barlinkage]

These greases are hard to find locally. The only one I know of that you will find locally is the Manitou Prep M suspension grease. It has a light texture, doesn't attract masses of dirt and doesn't gunge up. So yes, I would suggest using the proper stuff.

[Mojoman]

I see some people recommend Motorex Prep M as a substitute. I did not want to use something that would damage the seals?

[Cassie]

What about something from a motorobike shop?? Surely the grease used in the enduro scene should be suitable?

 

I'd like to hear HB's comments...

[Johan Bornman]

Use standard rubber grease. The red stuff. It is sold at Builders in the car section in tubes. Herschell (SP?) is the brand they have. Midas also has some.

 

In the workshop we use RiChem Hydraulic and Pneumatic Seal Lube but it only comes in a large, expensive tub. Not for the DIYer.

 

Although some "rubber" is impervious to petrolium grease, you don't know whether your shock's o-rings are made from Buna, Nitrile or Viton. Rubber grease covers all bases.

[Mojoman]

Thanks Johan.

[DR ◣◢]

Standard grease or bearing grease is too thick and in some cases can cause failure in bushings and seals.

 

Spend the money and get the right stuff to ensure prolonged service of the shock.

[RockCoach]

Yes Sweetie?

[Johan Bornman]

Standard grease or bearing grease is too thick and in some cases can cause failure in bushings and seals.

 

Spend the money and get the right stuff to ensure prolonged service of the shock.

 

In which cases?

[Mojoman]

Bought some Spanjaard Red Rubber grease, R127 for a 500ml tub.

[quintonb]

I Agree with Johan Borman.

 

We use Red Rubber grease at work for Pneumatics and Hydraulics in our factory. Never had any issues.

I service my DT Swiss M210 rear shock and always use Red Rubber grease, no hassle to date.

[MrJacques]

On 10/22/2012 at 1:40 PM, Mojoman said:

Bought some Spanjaard Red Rubber grease, R127 for a 500ml tub.

Roughly doubled in price in 10 years.

btw, because it's vegetable oil based it has an expiry date.