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Thread: Type of grease on bushings/pivot points?

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    Type of grease on bushings/pivot points?

    I did a search and didn't find much info. I have always used a moly based general grease for shock pivots and a-arm or swingarm bushings. A buddy at work is tearing apart and greasing his dirt bike and said he is using a red waterproof grease. I have heard guys using automotive wheel bearing grease. I don't think there is a right or wrong choice but wanted to hear what you guys use or think makes the most sense.
    Current quads:
    - Honda TRX 400EX - fully built 416cc motor and full XC racing setup for fast trail riding and hill climbing
    - Kawasaki Prairie 650 - work quad for around our property and main quad for the wife to ride
    - Suzuki LT80 - kids quad
    - Honda TRX 350RX - my old school hybrid MX quad from the 90's that has a 250R chassis with a built 350X motor and has now been converted into a XC setup

    Previously owned several other sport quads and a few trikes over the years.

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    I use belray waterproof grease.

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    marine grease

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    Permatex anti-sieze, lubes 10x better than grease and wont break down bushings made or rubber like petroleum based lubes
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    I love antiseize, put it on my swinger bolt and after a year it slid right out like it was new.

    I use marine grade grease everywhere else, if it keeps saltwater out of motor parts it will deff keep mud and sand out.

    just my opinion "not a proven fact" ... lol.
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    x2 for marine grease
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    Originally posted by JOHNDOE83
    just my opinion "not a proven fact" ... lol.
    Yeah, but who would ignore a Jedi Master!?!

    Would that be, Dark Side, or..
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    Lol, I dont know how to respond other then another, lol...!

    That was awesome
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    Lucas Red n tacky #2 grease. Its a marine grade grease with anti seize already in it. I use it on everything on the machine.
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    I use Citgo waterproof marine grease on everything except the carrier bearings and the front wheel bearings. I use red hi-temp grease on them, I forgot the brand but its the only kind my local Farm & Home had.
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