thomas
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"Soaping" pivot cupsI recently put some soap in the pivot cup of my Bennet front truck, to eliminate the squaeking sound when turning. I then discovered that this also changed the turning of the truck: much smoother and faster. However, the effect unfortunately only lasts a few hours.
Does anybody else notice this difference? Any way to have the effect last longer?
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Barry
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Use Bearing grease 
You would not put soap on a bicycle chain would you?
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pavedwave
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I usually use white lithium grease or silicon... just steer clear of petroleums!
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Barry
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| Hanael wrote: | | Barry wrote: | Use Bearing grease
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You'll melt the pivot cup. |
Not if you use Lithium Bearing Grease as mentioned by James or a Teflon based cycle grease.
I use Finish Line Teflon Flouropolymer Grease, it does not degrade plstic, rubber of other man made material seals or parts.
I have used this one for the past six months and my pivot cups look like new, I clean them and re-grease them after every long ride.
Take care,
Barry 
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Hanael
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Oh.
yeah.
that'll work, but it'll be a dust magnet.
I prefer using powdered graphite. works nicely too.
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Bullwings
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soap actually lasts pretty long, just as long as it's not liquid or detergent soap. i used soap shavings from Irish Spring and it's lasted 40 miles so far.
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Barry
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| Hanael wrote: | Oh.
yeah.
that'll work, but it'll be a dust magnet.
I prefer using powdered graphite. works nicely too. |
I am quite happy with my dust magnet thanks, if it's good enough for Richy Carrasco it's good enough for me
Technically speaking isn't Powdered graphite a dust? albiet a very efficient friction reducing one 
No worries dude, there is no right or wrong way just use whatever works for you.
Take care,
Barry
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thomas
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Thanks alot for your tips! I'll just try both (hopefully with a 40 mile interval  ).
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ZapZang
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I lost my graphite-impregnated grease and have been using a dab of Mink Oil that I use for waterproofing boots. Works fine but doesnt last as long.
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samhell
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I use silicone grease for pivot cups, and all lubrication
needs in regards to anything with plastic, rubber or urethane.
You can get in the plumbing dept at home depot,
it's the stuff plumbers use for sink seals etc..
It won't do any harm, and is slick as hogsnot,
and it's waterproof....
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Arjen
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What about candle grease?
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