What the heck is molybdenum disulfide grease

hammer · 05-10-2018, 09:51 PM

I am reinstalling the rotor bolt on my 1600 and this is what it calls for in the manual. I think I have seen it in other parts of the manual too. Anyone have an idea on what the grease is to be mixed and/or what alternatives or products are available.

From the manual:
MO: Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution (The molybdenum disulfide oil solution is a mixture of the engine oil and molybdenum disulfide grease weight ratio 10 :1).

miltonsain · 05-10-2018, 10:42 PM

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...hicleIdSearch=

this should get you to the product

DragonLady58 · 05-11-2018, 02:05 AM

Anyone have an idea on what the grease is to be mixed and/or what alternatives or products are available.
It is a grease with a heavy load bearing film, that is soluble with oil and doesn't break down....
Its great for bearings, gears, it'll blend with oil but won't totally get washed out. I used it on the HD kick start gears, sliders/syncros in the trans....
It can also be run dry and will still lube its ass off. IE, tie-rod ends, axle bearings, shafts & seals, neck/swingarm bearings, etc....

Most all wheel bearing greases consists of this.....
I use the Yamalube molybdenum disulfide grease.... you can get it at fine boating stores everywhere. Its cheaper than the MaKawa products....
Amazon also carries it....

**ringadingh** · 05-11-2018, 08:15 AM

Ive used it for years on stuff, its the best in certain applications. The brand I use is MolySlip. They have a variety of good products.

**MAS Tequila** · 05-11-2018, 12:11 PM

Slick shyte.

hammer · 05-11-2018, 03:01 PM

I went down to my friendly engine rebuilder. He "gave" me a little baggy of what he calls cam lube. Red color, high moly disulphide content. High temp resistance and helps prevent stripping with high torque values.

I talked to 2 shops and asked what they used. Both were using moly spline grease. Maybe that's good enough.

DragonLady58 · 05-11-2018, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hammer

I went down to my friendly engine rebuilder. He "gave" me a little baggy of what he calls cam lube. Red color, high moly disulphide content. High temp resistance and helps prevent stripping with high torque values.

I talked to 2 shops and asked what they used. Both were using moly spline grease. Maybe that's good enough.

They say tomato, I say tomoto....every mechanic is slightly diff....as long as we all use quality stuff and do quality work....
Even though MAS, I, RedJay, RingADing, etc, all turn wrenches, we all probably do things slightly diff., we all arrive at the same finish line....
Like MAS Said! The good, slick shyte.....

Navigator · 05-12-2018, 01:21 PM

Comes up in discussions on lubing final drive splines. Good stuff. One of the reasons I change my tires is so that I can lube the splines properly with the right stuff. I believe I mentioned in another post of pulling a rear wheel off my Rocket 10k miles after a shop had done the last install and the splines were near dry.

Geaux360 · 07-15-2019, 09:46 AM

3 years ago I used high grade Molybdenum M70 on my rear wheel splines.
The manual says to use molybdenum. Last month I read another chapter of the manual and it stated that the molybdenum should be mixed with grease 10/1. Should I be concerned? I put a good amount of molybdenum but no grease. Thanks for any help ya’ll.

andyvh1959 · 07-15-2019, 10:44 AM

Interesting. I've never read anywhere about mixing moly grease with oil. I been learned up again. Good to know for my upcoming 1600 engine project, especially since I'll be replacing parts in the tranny. Anything to make is shift slicker and better is a plus.

**Sabre-t** · 07-15-2019, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Geaux360

3 years ago I used high grade Molybdenum M70 on my rear wheel splines.
The manual says to use molybdenum. Last month I read another chapter of the manual and it stated that the molybdenum should be mixed with grease 10/1. Should I be concerned? I put a good amount of molybdenum but no grease. Thanks for any help ya’ll.

M70 is a Honda product, and a thick grease, isn't it? If it is what I think it is, it should be a good product to use.

If the manual says to use moly grease, use the grease. If it says to use moly grease oil, then you need to use the 10:1 mixture.

I have no idea if using the grease in that situation if it actually called for the oil mix instead of the grease would be a problem.

DragonLady58 · 07-15-2019, 12:45 PM

moly spline grease is what I use on trans. splines, and driveshafts, etc.
You can get the molybdenum disulfide grease and oil mix. already together....its rather messy, but its gooood.
I use the redline engine assembly lube, or the lucas stuff. Has a little zddp in it which can affect your clutch. On wet clutch bikes, use it on engine assembly parts sparingly....it'll stay put.

mbarr10 · 07-15-2019, 04:16 PM

Thank you for the reasons, I do not like buying stuff with out knowing why. Just because the manual says so is not satisfying. I will now purchase some.

Recently pulled and cleaned My Vaquero clutch push rod, Same procedure on my 1500 Classic. And It called for the grease. Well now I will have to go back and do it right. I will buy a can now.

BrokeAss · 07-15-2019, 04:45 PM

Honda Moly 60:

Geaux360 · 07-24-2019, 02:15 PM

Thanks y’all.

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05-10-2018, 09:51 PM	#1
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	What the heck is molybdenum disulfide grease I am reinstalling the rotor bolt on my 1600 and this is what it calls for in the manual. I think I have seen it in other parts of the manual too. Anyone have an idea on what the grease is to be mixed and/or what alternatives or products are available. From the manual: MO: Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution (The molybdenum disulfide oil solution is a mixture of the engine oil and molybdenum disulfide grease weight ratio 10 :1). __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-10-2018, 10:42 PM	#2
miltonsain Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Lincolnton, NC Posts: 106	https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...hicleIdSearch= this should get you to the product Last edited by miltonsain; 05-10-2018 at 10:48 PM.
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05-11-2018, 02:05 AM	#3
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	Anyone have an idea on what the grease is to be mixed and/or what alternatives or products are available. It is a grease with a heavy load bearing film, that is soluble with oil and doesn't break down.... Its great for bearings, gears, it'll blend with oil but won't totally get washed out. I used it on the HD kick start gears, sliders/syncros in the trans.... It can also be run dry and will still lube its ass off. IE, tie-rod ends, axle bearings, shafts & seals, neck/swingarm bearings, etc.... Most all wheel bearing greases consists of this..... I use the Yamalube molybdenum disulfide grease.... you can get it at fine boating stores everywhere. Its cheaper than the MaKawa products.... Amazon also carries it.... __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride! Last edited by DragonLady58; 05-11-2018 at 02:38 AM.
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05-11-2018, 08:15 AM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Ive used it for years on stuff, its the best in certain applications. The brand I use is MolySlip. They have a variety of good products. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-11-2018, 12:11 PM	#5
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Slick shyte. __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-11-2018, 03:01 PM	#6
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	I went down to my friendly engine rebuilder. He "gave" me a little baggy of what he calls cam lube. Red color, high moly disulphide content. High temp resistance and helps prevent stripping with high torque values. I talked to 2 shops and asked what they used. Both were using moly spline grease. Maybe that's good enough. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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05-12-2018, 01:21 PM	#8
Navigator Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Banner, WA Posts: 644	Comes up in discussions on lubing final drive splines. Good stuff. One of the reasons I change my tires is so that I can lube the splines properly with the right stuff. I believe I mentioned in another post of pulling a rear wheel off my Rocket 10k miles after a shop had done the last install and the splines were near dry. __________________ Mike USN Retired 2007 Nomad
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07-15-2019, 09:46 AM	#9
Geaux360 Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 12	3 years ago I used high grade Molybdenum M70 on my rear wheel splines. The manual says to use molybdenum. Last month I read another chapter of the manual and it stated that the molybdenum should be mixed with grease 10/1. Should I be concerned? I put a good amount of molybdenum but no grease. Thanks for any help ya’ll. Last edited by Geaux360; 07-15-2019 at 09:53 AM.
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07-15-2019, 10:44 AM	#10
andyvh1959 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 759	Interesting. I've never read anywhere about mixing moly grease with oil. I been learned up again. Good to know for my upcoming 1600 engine project, especially since I'll be replacing parts in the tranny. Anything to make is shift slicker and better is a plus. __________________ My $1200 Vulcan, to start from.
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07-15-2019, 12:45 PM	#12
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	moly spline grease is what I use on trans. splines, and driveshafts, etc. You can get the molybdenum disulfide grease and oil mix. already together....its rather messy, but its gooood. I use the redline engine assembly lube, or the lucas stuff. Has a little zddp in it which can affect your clutch. On wet clutch bikes, use it on engine assembly parts sparingly....it'll stay put. __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride! Last edited by DragonLady58; 07-15-2019 at 12:55 PM.
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07-15-2019, 04:16 PM	#13
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	Thank You all Thank you for the reasons, I do not like buying stuff with out knowing why. Just because the manual says so is not satisfying. I will now purchase some. Recently pulled and cleaned My Vaquero clutch push rod, Same procedure on my 1500 Classic. And It called for the grease. Well now I will have to go back and do it right. I will buy a can now. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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07-24-2019, 02:15 PM	#15
Geaux360 Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 12	Thanks y’all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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