What type of grease are you using to your bikes?Should we use a specific one(ex.lithium)or what ever comes in hand?
I think the manual calls for lithium soap grease but if you ever encounter water (which I'm guessing you probably do.......) I know a lot of off-road guys tend to recommend a waterproof grease (I think Bel Ray is waterproof grease and widely available in the States?) In the past I've always just used lithium soap grease and have never experienced any problems; I think the most important thing is to make sure that this part of the bike is serviced as frequently as it should be as we all know it is often one of the most overlooked parts of any motorbike (esp. off-road bikes !!) I've just redone my YZ250 linkage and the manual called for Molybdenum Disulphide grease. I managed to pick up a tin cheaply enough; it's black in colour as it contains microscopic graphite beads and is apparently the best grease for suspension applications (not sure if it's waterproof though!)
I use Belray Waterproof or comparable and mix that 50/50 with Moly Grease (as high of a potency I can find). I disassemble (the swingarm,linkage, shock) 1-2 times per year and have not had an issue with siezing/corosion/problems (which is key).
Don't get that molly grease on your clothes. it barely comes off your hands. it's funny Yamaha specs molly grease but their bikes don't come stock with it in the bearings.
I use Castrol boating grease (waterproof like BelRay), sticks really well to the bearings and waterproof.
Been using Bel-Ray for years.. But recently started to use Amsoil Synthetic Polymeric Off-Road Grease (as recommended by "wallybean").. More info here: Amsoil Grease.. Link to video: Grease Testing.. Wonder how Bel-Ray would have fared in the "pound-out" test.. Cheers..
