Lubrication Points

[Jeebs24]

I'm reading the manual about the Lubrication Points.  In different parts you use either Grease or Motor Oil.  Do I use a general type grease?  Is there an alternative to Motor Oil? WD40 perhaps?

Edited: Lubrication Points not Grease Points

[yurtinus]

I don't really have the correct answer for you, but I will say that WD-40 is not a lubricant. It's great for unsticking parts and for cleaning gunk, but it dissipates rapidly and leaves things worse off than they were before.

[JAY W]

Chain Lube`s fairly handy for greasing exposed threads and every time i remove a bolt i apply a little general grease.3 in 1 tins of oil ok for cables,stand pivots.Copper grease for brakes.

[007brendan]

Waterproof grease is good if you live in a wet climate, too.

[elader]

motor oil should be fine. I use bicycle teflon wet lube for cables.

[Jeebs24]

Thanks guys.

Would this do for grease?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/3/AutoFluidsChemicals/LubricantsPenetrants/PRDOVR~0381563P/3-in-1%252BProfessional%252BWhite%252BLithium%252BGrease.jsp?locale=en

[007brendan]

That looks like a spray can, I usually get the stuff in tubs.  But realistically, it's just grease, any brand will do.

[burning1]

WD-40 is actually a great degreaser.

To answer your questions, the chain needs an occational lubrication. Engine oil works, but I prefer Amsoil chain and bar lube. Others recommend DuPont PTFE lubricant.

The levers and kickstand occasionally need to be greased, but the factory lubrication holds up for a very long time. I usually will only re-grease them when they come apart. Same is true for the wheels and swingarm bearings, though they should be done on a schedule.

[johnny ro]

one lube point on my bike that is surprisingly important is the point where brake lever contacts with master cylinder plunger. Last ride, the brake felt horrible, the lever does not move smoothly at all.  Hard to modulate brake.   

It creeps up on you, takes a while to get rough again after lubing.

[elader]

one lube point on my bike that is surprisingly important is the point where brake lever contacts with master cylinder plunger. Last ride, the brake felt horrible, the lever does not move smoothly at all.  Hard to modulate brake.   

It creeps up on you, takes a while to get rough again after lubing.

that was the one spot that prompted me to look up how to lube the bike. Brake lever felt like crap, little oil, all better.