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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 08:15 AM
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this is a stupit ? but where are good places to grease a trike. I never really look to see if there are any fittings for a grease gun.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 11:19 PM
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The 3 places that you want to pay attention to are the rear axle carrier, swingarm pivot area, and the steering head.

All three places can be easily modified to accept a zerk fitting making greasing a snap. Just drill the hole, thread it, and scew in the fitting. You can buy zerk fittings at any automotive supply house.

I have seen a few guys even drill and add a zerk fitting on the front wheel hub.....BUT I have also seen some cracked hubs later on as a result from it. Front wheel bearings are cheap to replace and even removing the hub to pack it with grease is fairly easy so I wouldn't bother modifying the front wheel hub for a zerk fitting.
 
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