KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: serafin on May 18, 2006, 01:57:43 PM

Title: Suspension
Post by: serafin on May 18, 2006, 01:57:43 PM

Hi everyone

Does anyone know of a company that makes suspension linkage bolts that are drilled for grease fittings?  The thought of having to tear down and remove the swingarm just to grease this thing doesn't sound very fun. 

Serafin

Title: Re: Suspension
Post by: Arigato on May 18, 2006, 03:36:15 PM

It's easy to take them apart and grease them.  You only need to do it once a year.

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Post by: 5dracing on May 19, 2006, 07:39:08 AM

On my bike the previous owner drilled and tapped the linkage for grease fittings.

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Post by: alan on May 19, 2006, 07:44:31 AM

Yep, I think that is a great idea! How about doing that to the swing arm as well? :-D

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Post by: KXcam22 on May 19, 2006, 05:30:44 PM

Alan,
  I did that to my sons XR100.  Got the idea from my wifes XR200 which has grease nipples on the linkages and swingarm.  Here's some pics. Cam.

Title: Re: Suspension
Post by: alan on May 20, 2006, 01:19:36 AM

Nice job Cam! I think I will do that to my project bike! The best part about greasing them regularly is to keep the moisture out! If you keep them greased the bearings will never wear out! Wish I could say the same for my joints! :-D :-D He He! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: Suspension
Post by: Spider on May 20, 2006, 02:26:41 AM

Grease for the bearings, Glucosamine for the bone bearings  :- :wink:

Title: Re: Suspension
Post by: alan on May 20, 2006, 02:38:03 AM

Quote from: Spider on May 20, 2006, 02:26:41 AM

Grease for the bearings, Glucosamine for the bone bearings  :- :wink:

GGGOOOOOOOOOOD One! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: