Lubing Pivot Points
 

Took my bike in for a service a while ago, and they lubed all the pivot points for me (things like brake & clutch levers and foot rests etc). The only thing is that they seem to have used quite a thick oil or grease and its kinda leaking out a little bit and looking dirty.

So clearly these bits need a bit of lube on them, but can i wash out the dirty geasy stuff they put on and use something cleaner instead. I'm thinking maybe Worth Dry Chain Lube, GT85, or even just a silicone spray. Would any of these cleaner alternatives to the job?

Ta very much. :)

Re: Lubing Pivot Points
 

From what i know, which aint very much, you need grease in those places. Nothing else will do otherwise manufactureres wouldnt waste money buying grease to lube those parts.

i'd suggest just wiping away the excess with a tissue. Dont forget the grease acts not just as lube but also keep water out hence its applied quite liberaly to ensure no water ingress.

i guess thin oils or lubes just cant gurantee to keep the water out fully.

Re: Lubing Pivot Points
 

I know exactly what you mean, as my pegs needed taking apart and re-lubing leaving lube everywhere.

The lubes now inside, so you can clean off any extra thats splodged out round the sides.

As said, wipe clear any visable lube thats not directly on the area, but leave the lube on the pivot points as its doing a job.

TBH, it sounds like a good dealer lubing all those items up. I know many who don't, which leads to massive problems further down the line (bolts rusting in, needing cutting etc..).

I now make a point to greese/lube every bolt i remove and put back in. Its well worth it.

Re: Lubing Pivot Points
 

The usual stuff for footrests etc is "white grease", comes in aerosol, and is reasonably water-resistant. Available from Halfrauds etc.

Just give it a spray, leave for a few minutes to thicken up a bit and wipe off any excess. Little and often.

Re: Lubing Pivot Points
 

Iv'e using cycle grease comes in a toothpaste size tube with fine nozzle handy for small jobs ,top quality grease.