600ss Cam Belt Covers - Need For Lubrication?

Discussion in 'Supersport (1974-2007)' started by AFPU, Apr 18, 2015.

  1. Hi

    Spring clean time and I am repainting the cam belt covers. My question is before refitting them should I give the pulleys etc a spray of lubricant or leave well alone?

    The Haynes manual makes no mention of the need for lubrication, so I am assuming not but thought I might double check with you guys.

    Regards
    Gary
     
    #1 AFPU, Apr 18, 2015
  2. Do not lube.
     
    #2 Ghost Rider, Apr 19, 2015
  3. Thanks for that. Just seems a little odd not to lube the guides & pulleys, but I won't.

    Is the worry that it will affect the belt life?
     
    #3 AFPU, Apr 19, 2015
  4. The last thing you want on the belts is oil.
     
    #4 Ghost Rider, Apr 19, 2015
    • Agree Agree x 3
  5. There should be scream of "hold on, I'm coming in dry". Oil on the belts will reduce there life span, you don't want a belt snapping.
     
    #5 Lumbux, Apr 19, 2015
  6. Unicorn fat is what you need! :upyeah:
     
    #6 NZDave, Apr 20, 2015
  7. Lard and dripping up north.
     
    #7 rcv4, Apr 20, 2015
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