atldude
Expert Class
Working on it...
Posts: 126
|
posted April 25, 2011 07:42 PM
 Edited By: atldude on 26 Apr 2011 03:44
Chasis Lubrication
Was going over the service manual and I saw a chasis lubrication section. Was curious what people are using to lubricate the break/clutch lever hinges(pivots whatever).
I bought some grease from autozone and conservatively applied to both. Then (of course after the fact heh) I checked online and I saw someone mention that K was saying to use engine oil (http://www.ehow.com/how_7980630_identify-2008-kawasaki-ninja-zx14.html)
Any opinions/preferences on what to use for this purpose? As far as I remember seeing on my 650R i used to own and the zx-14 the sidestand had some sort of grease on it rather than engine oil.
  
|
dcjens
Pro
Wet side of Washington
Posts: 1059
|
posted April 25, 2011 08:30 PM
quote:
I bought some grease from autozone and conservatively applied to both. Then (of course after the fact heh) I checked online and I saw someone mention that K was saying to use engine oil
Any opinions/preferences on what to use for this purpose?
I wish the sun would come out so lubing the kickstand pivot just wouldnt be thought of. You might consider doing a google search and pick another site.These folks breathe tire smoke and have air shifters  ...and achieve sarcasm rather quickly
____________
Black 06
|
smokinZX14
Needs a life
Posts: 10197
|
posted April 25, 2011 09:31 PM
I trade mine in and get a new one when it needs lube ... 
____________
Smokin Performance Cycles..
Tampa Bay , FL .. Brocks Performance Dealer ..
Gen 2 ZX14R Best ET 8.43 , Best MPH 164.95
|
eklipse636
Needs a life
ZX-14
Posts: 6046
|
posted April 26, 2011 01:33 AM
You got to lube it?
____________
Best: 60ft 1.351 1/8 5.68 mph 123.98 1/4
8.89 mph 151.32
|
atldude
Expert Class
Working on it...
Posts: 126
|
posted April 26, 2011 05:53 AM
Edited By: atldude on 26 Apr 2011 13:54
Yea I thought it's prolly the wrong topic to discuss 'round here lol It's alright though can't help it being a newbie and all. I figured I'll get a kick out of the replies if nothing else :-)
Didn't have to lube it I guess... I bought some good water resistant synthetic grease for my vulcan's (had to get one cuz the lady won't ride with me on the 14 ;-) rocker arm bearing and i figured i get the chasis on both lubed up and I got curious after the fact that's all.
|
smokinZX14
Needs a life
Posts: 10197
|
posted April 26, 2011 06:12 AM
Edited By: smokinZX14 on 26 Apr 2011 14:13
quote:
Yea I thought it's prolly the wrong topic to discuss 'round here lol It's alright though can't help it being a newbie and all. I figured I'll get a kick out of the replies if nothing else :-)
Didn't have to lube it I guess... I bought some good water resistant synthetic grease for my vulcan's (had to get one cuz the lady won't ride with me on the 14 ;-) rocker arm bearing and i figured i get the chasis on both lubed up and I got curious after the fact that's all.
ZX14 service manual .. It shows all the locations that need lube and what lube to use.. ZX14 manual is a sticky at the top of the page in PDF ..
____________
Smokin Performance Cycles..
Tampa Bay , FL .. Brocks Performance Dealer ..
Gen 2 ZX14R Best ET 8.43 , Best MPH 164.95
|
dakota9498
Pro
Posts: 1181
|
posted April 26, 2011 06:18 AM
quote:
Yea I thought it's prolly the wrong topic to discuss 'round here lol It's alright though can't help it being a newbie and all. I figured I'll get a kick out of the replies if nothing else :-)
Didn't have to lube it I guess... I bought some good water resistant synthetic grease for my vulcan's (had to get one cuz the lady won't ride with me on the 14 ;-) rocker arm bearing and i figured i get the chasis on both lubed up and I got curious after the fact that's all.
Never the wrong topic. Folks around here are always willing to help, it doesn't matter if you dragrace or not, we're still motorcyclist, even if more than a few of us are smartasses to boot.
____________
2008 ZX14
Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference. ~Mark Twain
|
|
|
HOME
NEW TOPIC