Moly Paste for driveshaft

ponch · 01-09-2011, 07:36 PM

I was looking through sources for maintenance items for the new bike and I found a paste with more moly than Honda's.

http://www.beemerboneyard.com/gdmoly4oz.html

AlabamaNomadRider · 01-09-2011, 08:55 PM

Thanks for the link Ponch. Looks like some good stuff.

ponch · 01-09-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

Thanks for the link Ponch. Looks like some good stuff.

When I had the nomad, I had problems finding the right stuff. Honda has the moly 60 paste, but not all dealers carry it in stock, believe it or not. If that is the case, I'd rather order it online.

**ringadingh** · 01-10-2011, 08:58 AM

Ive used Molyslip grease for years on stuff, I used to have a line on it for free about thirty years ago, Its a great product although Im not sure of the Moly content.

cactusjack · 01-10-2011, 09:25 AM

It looks like it comes in a tub, rather than a mini grease gun cylinder, so it is probably easier to use.

boomerang2120 · 01-11-2011, 05:21 PM

Moly 90 vs. Moly 60.. what's the benefit one over the other? Does 90% just handle a higher temp ? Is it thicker/stiffer grease? Is this the same stuff we should use for swing arms ?

**Jared** · 01-11-2011, 05:23 PM

I justed used some moly paste that I got a autozone. Was the a bad idea? Didn't know it needed to be anything special.

ponch · 01-11-2011, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

I justed used some moly paste that I got a autozone. Was the a bad idea? Didn't know it needed to be anything special.

I've never seen Moly 90. Honda's is 60%, the stuff I put up is 73% I believe. Most of the stuff I have seen in autozone and other places is much, much less. A lot of guys use the Honda 60. This stuff is used by Beemer people. I would use either feel fine about it. I'll have to research to see if kawasaki specifies a certain amount of moly.

I will tell you what though, If I was willing to spend the dough, Krytox® might be an interesting lubricant. It makes synthetics look like petroleum products of the 30's.

blowndodge · 01-11-2011, 07:11 PM

Krytox is a bloody fortune Ponch... but I guess you only need a little bit of it?!!

**ringadingh** · 01-11-2011, 07:20 PM

Ive never heard of Krytox, what is it all about?

blowndodge · 01-11-2011, 07:28 PM

It's totally impervious to heat below 800 degrees and has a lubricity index next to nothing... Nascar guys use it..

Originally made for super extremes like space..

ponch · 01-11-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

It's totally impervious to heat below 800 degrees and has a lubricity index next to nothing... Nascar guys use it..

Originally made for super extremes like space..

Yes, they use it on the space shuttle. DuPont makes it. It's probably 4-5x the cost of good moly.

blowndodge · 01-11-2011, 08:39 PM

$40 for .5 ounce...

ponch · 01-11-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

$40 for .5 ounce...

A little dab will do ya

**ringadingh** · 01-11-2011, 09:09 PM

Sounds good, but is probably a little overkill for the Nomad, especially if I have to buy it. Id use it if I had it but I don't think our driveshafts get abused to that extreme with only 65hp twisting on them.
Im sure my Molyslip will be more than enough for what that bike puts out.

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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Moly Paste for driveshaft Ive used Molyslip grease for years on stuff, I used to have a line on it for free about thirty years ago, Its a great product although Im not sure of the Moly content. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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boomerang2120 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 115	Moly Paste for driveshaft Moly 90 vs. Moly 60.. what's the benefit one over the other? Does 90% just handle a higher temp ? Is it thicker/stiffer grease? Is this the same stuff we should use for swing arms ? __________________ '00 - 1500 'Carbed' Nomad VBA #01600
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Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Moly Paste for driveshaft I justed used some moly paste that I got a autozone. Was the a bad idea? Didn't know it needed to be anything special. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Moly Paste for driveshaft Krytox is a bloody fortune Ponch... but I guess you only need a little bit of it?!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Moly Paste for driveshaft Ive never heard of Krytox, what is it all about? __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Moly Paste for driveshaft It's totally impervious to heat below 800 degrees and has a lubricity index next to nothing... Nascar guys use it.. Originally made for super extremes like space.. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Moly Paste for driveshaft $40 for .5 ounce... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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01-11-2011, 09:09 PM	#15
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Moly Paste for driveshaft Sounds good, but is probably a little overkill for the Nomad, especially if I have to buy it. Id use it if I had it but I don't think our driveshafts get abused to that extreme with only 65hp twisting on them. Im sure my Molyslip will be more than enough for what that bike puts out. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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