KTM upper shock bearing

mxracer666
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I know on the PDS shocks that KTM recommends NOT greasing them. What about on the current linkage-equiped bikes? The manual i got with my new 450FE is more than a little vague in this area...
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CarlinoJoeVideo 5/16/2018 10:52pm
5/16/2018 10:52pm
Do you mean gease on the bolt? I put a very light amount so it’s not dry.
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mxracer666 5/16/2018 11:00pm
5/16/2018 11:00pm
I'm talking about the spherical "heim" bearing at the top shock mount. On all the jap bikes, you grease the ball and seals.
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EEE299 5/17/2018 4:30am
5/17/2018 4:30am
No grease on any of those bushings according to service manual for YZs anyways
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kb228 5/17/2018 4:44am
5/17/2018 4:44am
Its probably up to you. A lot of dirt gets up there and grease holds onto it & will shorten the life of the bearing.

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Pool-eh 5/17/2018 12:30pm
5/17/2018 12:30pm
Do not grease that bearing. Apply a small amount on the bolt but do not grease. Grease eats away at the teflon coating and causes them to wear and get loose much much quicker

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