Drive shaft to wheel lube???????

[FREERIDER]

I just changed the back tire for the first time on the 95', it looked liked it could use some grease. It had a little oil residue on the gear, but looked dry. Does the shaft gear oil get into the joint between the wheel and shaft? I dont think it does, so would a good grease pack do good in there or would it just burn up?:ummm: I ask this because I found metal dust inside of the plastic ring around shaft to wheel cover.
P.S. I run the hell out of this bike, so I need the best possible maintenance.

 

[4gasem]

Yes! I use a high impact resistant waterproof grease.

No the lube DOES NOT leave the pumpkin.

Clean it all up with some non-chlorinated brake clean and then use a liberal amount of grease On the splines and reassemble. I always put a very thin coat of grease on the axle before inserting.

 

[FREERIDER]

Cool. Thank you, I was looking for conformation and I got it.

 

[rumblethump]

Yes! I use a high impact resistant waterproof grease.

No the lube DOES NOT leave the pumpkin.

Clean it all up with some non-chlorinated brake clean and then use a liberal amount of grease On the splines and reassemble. I always put a very thin coat of grease on the axle before inserting.

Don't get too liberal with the grease or it will sling out on the wheel.
Don't ask me how i know.

 

[gamorg02]

are you guys talking about where the spline on teh wheel meets the mating surface within the pumpkin? not the hypoid gear oil that goes in the pumpkin?

 

[4gasem]

Correct Garrett!

 

[GPrider]

I've used the Honda Moly grease for quite a few years. Worked well on the Gold Wings for long time. I usually service the splines when I change rear tires. I've noticed very little discernable wear on the shaft splines after I started using it. I use the waterproof Yamaha marine grease for coating the axle before reassembly. A very thin coat, as 4gasem explains above.

GP