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splaterwin
Since 17 Nov 2005
165 Posts
Vancouver
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 Sun Jun 08, 08 6:00 am Pump porn |
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Now that I have your attention, what do most people use to lube pump. Been switching pumps between kites, now all need attention. Tried some Super Teflon lube but it's a bit sticky. Cleaned that off and used silicon spray. Seems to work okay for the now, not sure of long lasting effect. Looking for best known stuff. Thanks,
-pat
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mmac
Since 15 May 2005
93 Posts
SC
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| Sun Jun 08, 08 6:52 am |
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I use some old Rockshox Judy Butter for mountainbike forks, works great.
Also, if you are in a pinch on vacation you can put some Sunscreen on it to get you by. |
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bustingbladder
Since 12 Jul 2006
387 Posts
Seattle
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| Sun Jun 08, 08 9:51 am |
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Go down to Home Depot and pick up a small plastic bottle of air tool oil. I is a light weight oil that does not cause rubber to swell or distort. It works perfect! Just a few drops will do ya.
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Reaper356
Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
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| Sun Jun 08, 08 12:19 pm |
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They really don't lube those things well from the factory!
Mine was squeaking and being a general POS. I was working on my car, so I greased 'er down w/ some left over high pressure synthetic grease (the red stuff for bearings)... for better or worse! I figured it'd eat the seals, but no problems for about 9 months now.
I also lubed the shaft w/ some silicon spray.
Silicon based is probably best if you don't want things to become destroyed. |
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stringer
Since 31 Jul 2007
694 Posts
Chucktown
Flying Tomato
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| Sun Jun 08, 08 12:52 pm Broken Pump |
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While we're talking about pumps, is it possible to fix one that only pumps one way?
I've got a few of those... |
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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| Sun Jun 08, 08 12:59 pm Re: Broken Pump |
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| stringer wrote: | While we're talking about pumps, is it possible to fix one that only pumps one way?
I've got a few of those... |
Generally when this happens a round piece has come loose inside. Try unscrewing it and see if you see an extra piece laying around inside the pump. If so - just plug it back in - it has to me on more than one ocasion.
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holly
Since 09 Jul 2006
440 Posts
Hood River
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| Sun Jun 08, 08 4:46 pm |
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| i just use KY jelly |
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$ociopath
Since 28 Nov 2007
523 Posts
Twilight Zone
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| Sun Jun 08, 08 5:51 pm ky |
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you might want to try putting some of that on your slider  |
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