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