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03-08-2023, 02:24 PM | #1 |
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Silicone lube ?
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
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03-08-2023, 05:35 PM | #2 |
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Which is it, WD-40 or silicone? You already listed the basics, add tires.
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03-08-2023, 05:41 PM | #3 |
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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?
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03-08-2023, 06:47 PM | #4 |
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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? |
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03-08-2023, 09:12 PM | #5 |
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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
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03-09-2023, 06:51 AM | #6 |
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WD40 also works great as a solvent. Cleans chains and other greasy grimy stuff really well.
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03-09-2023, 06:54 PM | #7 |
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WD40 is also good at removing tar and bugs from vehicles. I use it to clean my bicycle chains.
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