Take the tour ×  I have a taken the front wheel out of my
motorcycle to replace the tyre. When I put the axle back in is
it a good idea to grease it? If so what type of grease should I
use?  share|improve this question add comment  2 Answers  up
vote 4 down vote accepted  I would apply a light coating of
white lithium grease. It is thin enough that it it won't be
wiped off the shaft sliding through the bearings. It also is
resistant to getting washed off by rain or routine washing. The
light coating of grease should keep the shaft from seizing in
the bearings.  share|improve this answer I agree, and as a rule
of thumb. If you have something open enough to do routine
maintenance (like grease things), do it. Things like grease
costs pennies and will give you many more miles. –  Eric Fossum
Apr 24 at 16:02 add comment  By all means yes. It is a good
practice to grease the axle prior installation.  share|improve
this answer Thanks Blossom. Mikes got there first. –  Confused
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