Drop-down leg maintenance

C00P · Senior Member

Drop-down leg maintenance

Ron-D · Guru

I suppose it would not hurt but it's not a not like a bearing surface that has a lot of movement ,and it could make a mess if overdone, I won't be lubricating mine some people probably will thats just my opinion on it...

rgren2 · Guru

Use some silicon spray around the exposed moving parts, it won't attract dust like oil or wd40.

C00P · Senior Member

Thanks rgren,

I was thinking I would try that or powdered graphite, but thought I'd check with others to see what experience they have had. I guess you have used silicone spray successfully?

Regards

C00P

iana · Guru

I have the same, I just use silicon spray, don't use lanolin, it makes a mess. Used mainly as a rust prevention.

-- Edited by iana on Thursday 13th of October 2016 10:43:01 PM

macka17 · Guru

If there's a thread anywhere. I have an oil can and just lube it occasionally.
Otherwise a dab of grease on hinges where they swing up/down.

Grubbygypsy · Senior Member

I've always used silicone spray on mine but will be using the graphite powder in future (that my wonderful mate put me onto). That stuffs awesome, and nearly zero chance of more dust attraction.
Next job on my list one day is getting them all cleaned up and repainted. Has anyone done that and what did they use? I have a bit of a plan in my head...but not a firm one.

woofta and precious · Senior Member

This is good IMHO

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

Light smear of graphite grease . Wind handle both ways to spread . Then dries on as dry lube.

C00P · Senior Member

Thanks for all the replies folks, much appreciated,
Cheers

Coop