What to lube drive shafts with?

[flyboy320]

After running in the snow for a short while I can hear a squeaking/squealing noise and I think it's coming from the U-joints in the drive shaft. It's a fairly new Wraith, only about 5 packs through it and I never lubed the U-joints when I built it, so after some searching here, it seems this may be a likely culprit.

What would be the best product to use to lube the joints? I know it may sound like a dumb question, but I don't just want to use regular oil in case it may attract dirt and then cause unnecessary wear. What about something like graphite spray?

 

[bilinvic]

I use 40w silicone shock oil.....but I also thoroughly clean and detail my machines after each and every run.

 

[GodSpeed999]

I mostly use Motomaster Marine Grease.

 

[flyboy320]

I mostly use Motomaster Marine Grease.

See were close by. I live next to Bronte Park and its been great running the Wraith in there the past few days

 

[GodSpeed999]

See were close by. I live next to Bronte Park and its been great running the Wraith in there the psdt few days

We'd use the same Canadian Tire if you're near Bronte.

 

[canadianbacon]

I use nothing, just let er squeak. If you put any grease on it you're just going to attract more dirt into it since it's an open air joint, and it's going to get damaged easier/faster.

 

[flyboy320]

I use nothing, just let er squeak. If you put any grease on it you're just going to attract more dirt into it since it's an open air joint, and it's going to get damaged easier/faster.

That's why I'm thinking of dry graphite spray....I think I'll go and pick some up and give it a try.

 

[snapon boy]

The brand I use is sea spray it lubricant for sail boats. It's a dry silicone. Or dry graphite

 

[flyboy320]

We'd use the same Canadian Tire if you're near Bronte.

LOL, just got back from there and picked up some dry graphite spray, we'll see how it does.

 

[bilinvic]

Bicycle shops have special dry graphite grease that bikers use for lubing their chains but doesn't attract dirt and debris.

 

[Olle P]

I also use dry film lubricant, but one based on PTFE (Teflon). Use it all over the shafts to make them slide easier over obstacles as well. (Wouldn't want to do that with graphite...)