canyncarvr wrote:That's what we need!! A grease that protects to 2400ºF!!
Re: 'Has anyone tried this or any type of never seize on the swingarm bolt?'
The answer is,
'Yes.' All the time. I
NEVER put a pivot pin in without it. Not the brand you link to.... but Permatex Anti-seize is what I use. It's readily available in most any auto/hardware/general merchandise store.
Re: 'along with your favorite waterproof grease.'
No. No reason to mix'em particularly. Don't suppose that's a Great Big Deal one way or the other.
Re: '..the never seeze would keep the bearings from getting ruined...'
No. An anti-seize product applied TO the pivot pin (in the case of the swingarm assembly) will have
NO effect on the bearings. The pivot pin doesn't touch the bearings, has no effect on the bearings. It's the
collar that rides inside the bearing, the pivot pin rides inside the collar.
The problem is the pivot pin sticking (corroding) to the collars. Then you can't get the pin
OUT of the bike. You could have perfectly good bearings (not likely, but possibly)...the collar-to-bearing interface could be fine..and
still not be able to get the thing apart because the pin-collar fit is goobered.
THAT is the reason to use an anti-galvanic grease on the pin..to keep it and the collar(s) from developing too intimate a relationship...'bonding'.
BTW, there are different types of 'anti-seize' grease. Pretty good write-up on different types
here.
On a completely different subject...I'm wondering if the Fuzzy Method also works to reduce tire wear and subsequently reduces replacement costs.
I think he's onto something.....
This is a Marine grade version not your typical anti seize, thought it might be better
Never Seez® Mariners Choice Anti-Seize
Never Seez® Mariners Choice Anti-Seize Never-Seez® Mariner's Choice is a heavy duty anti-seize and extreme pressure lubricant formulated to assure absolute parts protection against seizure, galling and corrosion in fresh and salt water environments.
Mariner's Choice offers unparalleled resistance to water washout and the best protection in continuous high moisture environments both above and below water lines.
Suggested applications: Bilge piping, screw shafts, prop shaft bearing housings, winches, cables, and anchor lines, porthole studs, rigging and hoist cables, steel mills, suspension bridges, wind turbines, offshore rigging and other applications that are exposed to harsh salt water and fresh water conditions
Product MSDS* Container Size Details & Price
NMCBT-8 MSDS 8 oz. Brush Top
NMCBT-16 MSDS 16 oz. Brush Top
NMC-42B MSDS 42 lb. Pail
NMC-425B MSDS 425 lb. Pail
*Note: MSDS Sheets provided by Bostik. PDF version opens via Adobe Acrobat and in separate window.
Specifications:
Color: Black-Gray
Temperature Range: -22°F to 2,450°F (-30°C to 1,343°C)
Thickener Type: Calcium Complex
Particle Size: 3.5 Mil Maximum (75 microns)
Density (G/CM3): 1.31 to 1.39
ASTM D-92 Flash Point : >475°F (246°C)
ASTM B-117 Salt Fog Test, Hrs: 4,000
ASTM D-130 Copper Corrosion Test @ 212°F (100°C), 24 Hrs: No Corrosion
ASTM D-217 Work Penetration, 60 Strokes @ 77°F (25°C): 260-310
ASTM D-217 NLGI Grade: 1/2
ASTM D 566/Dropping Point: 572°F (300°C)
Torque Coefficient (K factor): .11
ASTM D-1264 Water Washout, % loss @ 100°F: <1.00
ASTM D-1264 Water Washout, % loss @ 175°F: <2.75
ASTM D-1743 Bearing Rust Test: Pass
ASTM D-2596 Four Ball EP Load Wear Index: 127.3
ASTM D-2596 Four Ball EP Last Non-Seizure Load (scar): 100 kgf (0.45mm)
ASTM D-2596 Four Ball EP Last Seizure Load (scar): 620 kgf (2.21mm)
ASTM D-2596 Four Ball EP Weld Load: 800 kgf
ASTM D-4170 Fretting Wear @ 73°F (23°C), 22 Hrs, mg loss: 7.15