Subject: RE: XS Grease on fork springs
Author: Tom Bowes
Date: Mar 3, 2003, 7:54 PM
Post ID: 1712113208
Richard Arimoto wrote:
Anyway, there was oh about a 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick coating of funky/gloppy grease smeared all over the springs and innards. Now, I can see a reason for putting a little grease or oil on them to prevent corrosion and whatnot, but there isn't a need for that much grease, is there? |
The grease keeps the springs from squeeking when they are compressed and
rub up against the inside of the tubes. Do not install them dry, and
don't ask me how I know about this!
Tom
Shelby Township, MI
Early '70 Ambo
1980 G5 (for sale)
1982 V50III
2001 Cal Special