Any one recommend a best lubricant/ grease for the little gap between fork and frame up there? Thanks!
by Due_Description_98
Any one recommend a best lubricant/ grease for the little gap between fork and frame up there? Thanks!
by Due_Description_98
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I’m not an expert, but I don’t think that area should need grease. The painted surfaces aren’t rubbing against each other, are they?
It looks like there are bearings and/or other components inside the headset tube that are maintaining the space – that’s where the great should go.
Normal grease for the lower bearing and you’re set.
As long as your headset is clean & greased where appropriate nothing at all.
It’s a gap not surfaces that rub together and you don’t grease parts that do not meet.
These are sealed cartridge bearings set into the frame. Other than a very light coating during assembly, these bearings should be kept clean and dry. No grease necessary.
Don’t add grease to this area to fill the gap. A fair bit of dirt will build up over time in this area. Use a folded paper towel to clean the area out periodically. Adding grease will only serve to make a mess and trap dirt, creating a grinding compound inside that gap.
Thanks guys for help out. Good to know