The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Ron_S. on July 08, 2012, 09:25:35 AM

Title: Moly grease
Post by: Ron_S. on July 08, 2012, 09:25:35 AM

What's moly grease and for what do I need it on my '86 R65?

Title: Re: Moly grease
Post by: Red_Hen on July 08, 2012, 10:52:51 AM

Used mostly to lube the splines on your final drive & transmission splines for smooth shifting in latter case - when downshifting is tough that's a sign your splines are dry.

Title: Re: Moly grease
Post by: Mike V on July 08, 2012, 11:13:48 AM

Ron,

You're liable to get many answers here.  I'm assuming you're referring to the Moly Paste or what is commonly referred to as HondaMoly60.  This is a high impact, high temp sticky grease used primarily for your output splines and wheel splines. It can be used in other applications but is recommended primarily for our splines. Keeping our splines well lubricated is a critical maintenance item and will prevent wear which can become very costly to repair. Some will like to incorporate mixtures of different greases with the HondaMoly60 but personally I use HondaMoly60 out of the tube on transmission output splines and final drive (wheel) splines. It's redily available at shops that service airheads and Honda dealers along with many others.  

http://rubberchickenracinggarage.com/moly.html

Title: Re: Moly grease
Post by: Ron_S. on July 08, 2012, 11:19:32 AM

Thank you.   [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif]

Title: Re: Moly grease
Post by: montmil on July 08, 2012, 12:44:14 PM

At the Honda dealer, you'll most often find it on a pegboard wall rack, or similar. Small tube in a bubble package.

We have a large Honda dealership in town and when I asked for a tube of Honda Moly60, I got this stunned, WTF you talkin' about look from the sales "help". Seek it on your own and teach the hired help a lesson in inventory knowledge. Pitiful.

Title: Re: Moly grease
Post by: Bob_Roller on July 08, 2012, 05:43:12 PM

My local Honda dealer had to special order the grease .

Title: Re: Moly grease
Post by: Ron_S. on July 08, 2012, 07:27:55 PM

Guess I'd better start looking for this stuff since spline lubes are in my near future.  

Title: Re: Moly grease
Post by: montmil on July 09, 2012, 05:43:17 AM

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Guess I'd better start looking for this stuff since spline lubes are in my near future.  

Good idea, Ron.

Like we really need an excuse to go prowling about motorcycle shops. ;)

"sweetheart, I'll be back in a couple hours. Need a lock washer for my Binford 6000."

Title: Re: Moly grease
Post by: Ron_S. on July 09, 2012, 09:18:03 AM

I'll of course also be forced to shop around for the best price,,,saving money,,,this could be an all day ride.