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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: connie and me on October 06, 2013, 07:20:25 PM

Title: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: connie and me on October 06, 2013, 07:20:25 PM

Hello guys that know more than me  :-[ was gonna change to my bigger cold weather w/s , and while I was in there, it looks like the tracks, or slides are pretty dry. was wondering what grease or lube to use in such an application?

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: Makz58 on October 06, 2013, 07:51:52 PM

Service manual calls for silicon grease right and left rails and olefin grease center rail

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: VirginiaJim on October 07, 2013, 04:17:58 AM

olefin = Molykote EM-30L

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: connie and me on October 07, 2013, 04:33:21 AM

thanks guys!! :)

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: Broz on October 07, 2013, 05:35:04 AM

How often do you all lube it?  Easy does is gents.

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: Rhino on October 07, 2013, 08:19:24 AM

Quote from: Broz on October 07, 2013, 05:35:04 AM

How often do you all lube it?  Easy does is gents.

Great question. I have 40k miles and 3 years and I've never touched the windshield mechanism. I'm guessing I should do it soon.

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: gPink on October 07, 2013, 08:22:30 AM

Funny, I never had to 'get in there' to swap windshields.

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: VirginiaJim on October 07, 2013, 08:32:29 AM

You shouldn't have to.  I never have...to swap shields.

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: ZG on October 07, 2013, 10:04:26 AM

Quote from: Broz on October 07, 2013, 05:35:04 AM

How often do you all lube it?  Easy does is gents.

 :-X

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: Gumby on October 07, 2013, 11:21:08 AM

It was only a matter of time before this thread turned.  ;D

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: VirginiaJim on October 07, 2013, 11:59:15 AM

And it turned south.. >:(

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: connie and me on October 08, 2013, 04:28:37 PM

I wish I was in the "south" then I wouldn't have to do this....

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: x9rider on October 08, 2013, 06:11:16 PM

I just used white grease on mine. Not sure what olefin grease is.

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: B.D.F. on October 08, 2013, 06:12:41 PM

I can't believe this thread is unlocked.... again.

There can be only one thing to add now..... KiPass!

Brian

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: ZG on October 08, 2013, 06:29:45 PM

Quote from: B.D.F. on October 08, 2013, 06:12:41 PM

I can't believe this thread is unlocked.... again.

Does that mean I can post pics again in it?  ??? :-\


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D   :chugbeer:

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: blue14 on October 08, 2013, 06:44:54 PM

Go for it...it will just get locked again if the answer is no  8)

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: B.D.F. on October 08, 2013, 07:02:36 PM

Interesting question Jay. I cannot think of any test that may be useful in determining the answer either....

??

Brian

Quote from: ZG on October 08, 2013, 06:29:45 PM

Does that mean I can post pics again in it?  ??? :-\


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D   :chugbeer:

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: Son of Pappy on October 08, 2013, 08:37:30 PM

Quote from: B.D.F. on October 08, 2013, 06:12:41 PM

I can't believe this thread is unlocked.... again.

There can be only one thing to add now..... KiPass!

Brian

Nope.  The question is-What lube do I use when I mount a car tire to Jims Connie, synthetic or dino? ;)

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: Gsun on October 08, 2013, 10:00:04 PM

I bought some olefin grease off ebay for I think 4 bucks. So far, used it once! On the windshield!!

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: Rhino on October 09, 2013, 09:23:48 AM

So what makes the olefin grease special and why on just the center rail?

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: Gsun on October 09, 2013, 10:16:40 PM

I believe it has to do with not reacting with the plastic it touches.

Title: Re: What lube to put in windsheild track?
Post by: Rhino on October 10, 2013, 08:17:59 AM

Quote from: Gsun on October 09, 2013, 10:16:40 PM

I believe it has to do with not reacting with the plastic it touches.

good to know, thanks.