Silicone lube ?

[su98]

I got my Silicone lube spray. Read to basiclly to drench from front to rear with WD 40. I am slowly starting with my air box Question : Is there places where Silicone should not be used ? brake rotors / pads, seat, grips. thanks TT 250

[severely]

I got my Silicone lube spray. Read to basiclly to drench from front to rear with WD 40. I am slowly starting with my air box Question : Is there places where Silicone should not be used ? brake rotors / pads, seat, grips. thanks TT 250

Which is it, WD-40 or silicone? You already listed the basics, add tires.

[Fast_Freddy]

I wouldn't spray it on the seat, grips, levers, foot pegs, brakes, etc. Is there a reason you want to drench anything with silicone spray or WD40?

[GypsyR]

Over the years I've found WD40 basically good only for helping dry moisture out of wet ignition parts and absolutely nothing else.
I like the "watery" kind of silicone spray for some things and the "greasy" silicone spray for others but in no case would I ever just spray either all over any of my bikes. What would be the purpose?

[Thumper]

You are 100% right Gypsy. WD-40 is NOT a lubricant, it is for water displacement. It is probably the #1 misused product.

For instance. when a key doesn't work properly in a lock, people go crazy with WD40 and destroy the lock, when it really needs a sprits of DRY graphite powder. The lock comes back to life, and the key slides in and out like, well, never mind ;)

[Megadan]

WD40 also works great as a solvent. Cleans chains and other greasy grimy stuff really well.

[Fast_Freddy]

WD40 is also good at removing tar and bugs from vehicles. I use it to clean my bicycle chains.