Grease front end

[tconaagt]

Okay---Changing oil is a bit of a problem (but not impossible).However "how the "H" do you get at the top two inside grease nipples?Is there such a thing as a short 90 degree grease gun nipple.I am open to all help.
THanks

 

[NancysToy]

You can replace the nipples with 6 mm x 90 degree nipples, which usually requires removing the trunk...or you can buy a 90 degree adapter for your grease gun. Tractor Supply has a good one.

 

[tconaagt]

You can replace the nipples with 6 mm x 90 degree nipples, which usually requires removing the trunk...or you can buy a 90 degree adapter for your grease gun. Tractor Supply has a good one.

Thanks--I'm going to look for that 90 degree adapter.

 

[Tonga]

The right 90

I bought a 90 and it works but it Is a short one and it is still hard to do. The fitting change to a 90 would be easier thing in the long run but a job to do.

 

[ivanlee]

Okay---Changing oil is a bit of a problem (but not impossible).However "how the "H" do you get at the top two inside grease nipples?Is there such a thing as a short 90 degree grease gun nipple.I am open to all help.
THanks

I drill 1" holes above the grease fitting, took care of problem.
Makes you wonder how the dealer does it, maybe they
Don't.:shocked:

 

[Neez]

What worked for me was to change the 2 upper rearmost fittings to 90 degree nipples, and I use a 90 degree grease gun adapter for the remaining 6 nipples.

 

[Spyderjockey]

Not a fun or easy to do job!

The fitting change to a 90 would be easier thing in the long run but a job to do.

I tried a 90 deg. tip on the grease gun, but couldn't seem to get it on the grease fitting. I did go to the 90 deg. fitting, but still is a very unpleasant task to do. The other thing is that it seems like it is very hard to pull the lever on the grease gun when it is on the fitting and I'm never really sure how much grease is getting to the inside of the fitting and not on the outside of the fitting. Has anyone else found this to be true?

 

[Neez]

I tried a 90 deg. tip on the grease gun, but couldn't seem to get it on the grease fitting. I did go to the 90 deg. fitting, but still is a very unpleasant task to do. The other thing is that it seems like it is very hard to pull the lever on the grease gun when it is on the fitting and I'm never really sure how much grease is getting to the inside of the fitting and not on the outside of the fitting. Has anyone else found this to be true?

I had a similar problem. I found that by using 2 flexible rubber grease gun hose extensions, rather than one, I could place the body of the gun against the floor, operate the lever with my right hand and hold the adapter in position on the nipple with my left. This seemed to help to get the grease in. BRP sure didn't make this an easy job!

 

[Heliplt]

I use a 90 grease gun adapter with two 12” hoses to total 25” with coupling, and a pistol grip grease gun for one hand operation.

I do not have to change zerk fittings to 90 or drill any holes, with longer hose I can fish the 90 degree adapter in for the top ones no problem. :thumbup:

 

[sandrunr1]

I got me a handful of grease, stood back and threw it at the fitting. Threw it hard and then didnt look. Dont care. It had grease when bought, should still have grease. Whatever.:sour:

 

[NancysToy]

I got me a handful of grease, stood back and threw it at the fitting. Threw it hard and then didnt look. Dont care. It had grease when bought, should still have grease. Whatever.:sour:

I really hope you are kidding. Wearing out the front bushings for lack of grease does not take long, and it is a sure way to end up with an ill handling Spyder, and prematurely and unevenly worn tires. :lecturef_smilie:

 

[coz]

squeeks

speaking of grease when i rock the bike sideways [turned off] i hear a noticeable grunt type of squeek, like a rubber bushing somewhere. could this be a grease fitting that needs grease or just a dry bushing?:dontknow:

 

[NancysToy]

speaking of grease when i rock the bike sideways [turned off] i hear a noticeable grunt type of squeek, like a rubber bushing somewhere. could this be a grease fitting that needs grease or just a dry bushing?:dontknow:

Could be, or it could be a worn shock bushing.

 

[coz]

shock bushing

if it were a shock bushing, should it be replaced or should it be lubed somehow?:dontknow:

 

[NancysToy]

if it were a shock bushing, should it be replaced or should it be lubed somehow?:dontknow:

The shock should be replaced.

 

[Mowerman]

How many grease zerts are on the front end of the spyder?

 

[NancysToy]

How many grease zerts are on the front end of the spyder?

Four on each side.

 

[Mr. White]

Four on each side.

How often should these be greased? My book is out in the barn with BR1 so I can't look easily. When should the dealer do this? Thanks.

:spyder2:

 

[NancysToy]

How often should these be greased? My book is out in the barn with BR1 so I can't look easily. When should the dealer do this? Thanks.

:spyder2:

The schedule calls for lube at 600 miles, then every 12K or two years, but I don't think that is adequate. I would recommend every 6,000 miles...or even at every oil change, like I do for mine.

 

[AMTJIM]

What grease are you liking?