The Harley backrest grommets are lubed in this video along with any others as part of regular service. Loctite Viper Lube is a great way to keep these parts in service.
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Follow along as Bob teaches you how to drain the fluids on your Harley Softail, including the primary, engine oil and the transmission drain plugs. You’ll also learn how to expertly reinstall the oil filter, and which parts must be replaced each time you service your motorcycle. Find your model here and do maintenance on your Harley.
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Thanks for the video.
I don’t have the loctite grease at hand. What would be a good substitute for the Loctite white grease? Is it a lithium based grease?
Thanks,
A.T.
Hi Attila, You can and Loctite makes that as well
Loctite® 30530 White Lithium Grease. Synthetic vs lithium and mineral oil base
Keep it coming, wrrites, this is good stuff.
Can it instead be installed to the detachable rack&/or backrest’s plastic “sliders”? This may make it easier to reduce the amount of excess lube on the grommets. Just a thought.
you might have Denniskirk.com offer a package with Viper lube (or any other products mentioned) and the brush and sell them through a link. Just a thought.