quick question re front axle grease

[steve68]

Just got a new tire put on front wheel, now I have to put wheel back on bike.  Do I NEED to use axle grease?  I can get some if necessary but don't want a whole tub if not necessary.  I have some left over spline lube from the clutch replacement I did recently - can I use that?

[dirtrider]

1 minute ago, steve68 said:

Just got a new tire put on front wheel, now I have to put wheel back on bike.  Do I NEED to use axle grease?  I can get some if necessary but don't want a whole tub if not necessary.  I have some left over spline lube from the clutch replacement I did recently - can I use that?

Afternoon steve68

 

Spline lube probably wouldn't be my first choice but is better than nothing.

 

A good Lithium based chassis grease is better (like from a grease gun).

 

A very thin layer, just enough to protect the axle from oxidizing & seal it  plus a little on the big part of the axle & on the spacer to protect the seals.

[steve68]

Perfect.  Thanks.

 

Lithium based chassis grease.   Will pick some up.

[RadioFlyer]

Just about anything that is grease. The purpose is to protect it from corrosion.

[steve68]

Thanks.  anti-corrosion, not lubrication.  I was thinking about it wrong.

[Hosstage]

I think I used anti-sieze on an axle one time. That stuff isn't wearing off, drying out, allowing anything past it, I can tell you that. It clings like nothing else on earth. It also gets everywhere.

[46nto]

1 hour ago, Hosstage said:

It clings like nothing else on earth. It also gets everywhere.

Lol. I can vouch for this. I’m a transport refrigeration mechanic & I encourage our guys to use this stuff, we’re up in the northeast & it’s nice to be able to get things apart when need be. But man oh man, I can’t count the number of times I’ve had a smudge of it on my face & left work with it there! It’s like a game, nobody tells anyone they’re walking around with a silver or copper stripe on their face 😂