Final drive maintenance..

[Andy Brooke]

Lube the splines...

At a little over 8k miles I thought it time to lube the splines on the 3R. I'm one of the few who went through a final drive and drive shaft on the older models and have tried since then to do this with every rear tire change or, at least, every other, so every 4 -8,000 miles. Although there was...

www.r3owners.net

Journeyman, do you also remove the cush drive and grease the inner splines?

 

[Journeyman]

Journeyman, do you also remove the cush drive and grease the inner splines?

I've not done that, but it'd probably be a good idea on a less regular basis. If you do, let us know how it goes....

 

[Journeyman]

It said that this stuff replaced the one recommended in the thread. M77 Replaces Moly 60- Apparently So | Cleaning, Oil, Maint. I guess not....nothings easy....ok, found this stuff TS Moly Spline Lube 2 Oz.

I had some great moly paste from Beamer Boneyard I used when I had a R1200RT, but not sure if they still carry it. There's post after post about the content of this or that product and how formulas have changed (always lowering moly content), so I decided to make my own. Now I use moly grease from auto parts store (low amount, I'm sure) and mix in moly I got from Amazon. I've found that when I open things up again for a clean and re-lube that my concoction holds up super well.

Amazon.com

 

[rick danger]

I had some great moly paste from Beamer Boneyard I used when I had a R1200RT, but not sure if they still carry it. There's post after post about the content of this or that product and how formulas have changed (always lowering moly content), so I decided to make my own. Now I use moly grease from auto parts store (low amount, I'm sure) and mix in moly I got from Amazon. I've found that when I open things up again for a clean and re-lube that my concoction holds up super well.

Amazon.com

You're like a mad scientist. ha ha love it....my father used to use this stuff on his VW's. I thought I still had some around. But maybe I'll get your powder and mix it in this stuff. Amazon.com

 

[Journeyman]

You're like a mad scientist. ha ha love it....my father used to use this stuff on his VW's. I thought I still had some around. But maybe I'll get your powder and mix it in this stuff. Amazon.com

Ha ha... more mad (crazy) than scientist.

 

[Sparky59]

This is about the highest quality fairly accessible....go forth and seek....and if your Canadian, you can eat it!

 

[rick danger]

 

[Steff]

Rick,
That grease will not work on the splines. You need to.find some high strength moly lube. 60% moly
Honda use to sell it, but not anymore. What you bought is for when you disassemble the motor, and then use the assembly grease when putting the engine back together. Cam shafts, crank bearings ect.

I use this, and it's still for sale over here. Moly 60 Assembly Paste Honda M-77 Grease Alternative 100g | eBay UK

 

[Ward]

I use this, and it's still for sale over here. Moly 60 Assembly Paste Honda M-77 Grease Alternative 100g | eBay UK

My GT has done 7000miles now, but I'll be using that on my next service, thanks for that link

 

[Journeyman]

That is a proper looking shop. Is there a way I can block you from seeing my disorganized garage whenever I post?