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Old 02-27-09, 04:24 PM
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Does this need greasing? Or is it just the bearings inside the HB?
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Old 02-27-09, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by squidie
Does this need greasing? Or is it just the bearings inside the HB?
Someone tell me before I knacker it.
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Old 02-27-09, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by squidie
Does this need greasing? Or is it just the bearings inside the HB?
The steer tube itself doesn't need to be greased. If you have a threaded steer tube, you should grease the threads before you install the threaded cup and locknut.
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Old 02-27-09, 10:38 PM
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