Hello, through the time of cleaning the chain and sprockets, the lubrication for the side stand has washed away on my V4 Multi. What would be the best choice of lube to put back in there? Silicone, white lithium, graphite, GT85, something else? Thanks
Any decent LM (lithium-molybdenum) grease. Graphite grease is fine also, as it is typically used to pack CV joints and bearings. I wouldn't use Silicone, as it willl soon wear off. You are best off removing the pivot pin/bolt to grease it and smear the contact faces off the side stand and support bracket, as well as any shims, bushes, washers, which you otherwise can't get to, if you try to lubricate the stand in situ.
I'm happy to take it apart and do it properly. I did buy a tube of grease B that's specified by Ducati for front wheel axel on thread and under. Shell Gadus S2 V220AD 2. I doubt I will go through the tube in my lifetime, so maybe it would be suitable there too? It seems lithium based, just not LM. If not great, then I will buy LM as well.
You should be fine with the Gadus grease. TBH it is not as if the side stand is critical in terms of grease specifications. It is of more relevance with something like the rear eccentric hub, or the swing arm, where you would need to be more picky about what you use.
If you want to make sure the grease stays there and doesn’t wash out for a long long time use a white lithium based marine grease, available in a variety of brands.
I think it got "washed away" with the various degreasers I used to clean the the muck from the chain which deposited around the small sprocket, just above the side stand. Not sure Marine grease is imune to those? I think I will just have to take it apart once in a while, and re-lube.
Just make sure you take care of your side stand. That could ruin your day… https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycle...mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
Similarly, for lubricating the pivot without disassembly, I've previously used chain lube. The solvent carrier makes it penetrate, that then evaporates and leaves a sticky grease.
