grease nipples on linkage

[TP thunder]

has anyone ever drilled and tapped in grease nipples on their linkage pivots / swing arm brgs. it makes sense , just keep pumping in new grease to flush out the old stuff ,water and crap.

 

[derekk87]

ive thought of doing this also, i dont understand why they dont come stock with the fittings since most fourwheelers do.

 

[Battered Sav]

My DRZ came with nipples on the s/a and linkages, very handy for top ups, but I still pulled it all down for the first greasing.
Maybe look at the DRZ and see if you can do yours the same way.
Good luck.

 

[KXTodd]

I saw it done somewhere. I think in the Just kdx forum theres a link to a site that shows it.

 

[David Trustrum]

Watch you don’t put them where they will get wiped off from suspension movement (obvious) or a rock, which will leave a hole for water to get in. Don’t ask me how I know.

But the correct size blind rivet helps fill the hole again. ;)

 

[kevinkdx]

I do believe you can go through the process on http://www.kdxmodifications.com

 

[Hondaxrguy]

Ochster's put them on his linkage. It looks very clean and professional (like all his work). Maybe he'll poke his head in here and offer up some tips. :)

Jeremy

 

[David Trustrum]

Yeah mine looked clean & professional until I tried to offer the grease gun up to it, crawled under the bike looking for it & ‘there is was Gone’.

 

[TP thunder]

you can get a flush type grease nipple

 

[Txbigguy]

Those of you that do have the grease nipples should give Jaybird a yell. He has a sweet piece of equipment that can help you out.