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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 30, 2016 15:56:42 GMT
So, as I've mentioned before one of my aims going forward is to adventure myself a bit further in terms of maintenance, specially now after the awesome bargain stand I got from Lidl. Chris King has a BB grease injector tool...looks pretty easy and quick to use. You release the crank, the little plastic adaptor, fit it and attach it to a grease gun...needs to have a zerk valve...when you press it, new grease goes in and old comes out...it costs 40 quid for the piece alone!?!? Plus a grease gun with zerk valve which I don't have!
As anyone used this before...is it worth it in your opinion? (Asked Evans if they had the CK device and they don't!?)
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Post by hodgy on Mar 30, 2016 16:06:36 GMT
How much would your local bike shop charge you for doing this / how often would you actually do it Personally I would just pay a fee bob as and when it's needed...
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Post by Chopper on Mar 30, 2016 16:11:25 GMT
As Hodgy said, you wouldn't use it, it's maybe a once a year tool innit, the tools i use the most is my multi tool, which is basically allen keys, you can buy a case of tools for £40 ish and it's got all the essentials in it, other than that i'd take the bike to a shop and let the experts fix it, basic knowledge is good though
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Post by notsarkyadam on Mar 30, 2016 16:51:12 GMT
sounds fancy... is it within your capabilities? personally £40 doesn't seem a lot when you're trying to look after a CK BB...
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Post by glynnsixo on Mar 30, 2016 17:27:37 GMT
sounds like the perfect lubricating method.injecting clean grease and releasing contaminated grease. if your BB is going to be a permenant fitting it sounds like its worth considering. if you expect to have to replace it some time down the line then maybe not.as always its all swings and roundabouts, weighing up the cost of the bike and componants against the cost of the tool you're thinking of buying..............................................thats not much help is it? knowing that you are lubricating a componant properly yourself is worth alot as opposed to relying on joe bloggs the bike mechanic. by the way, can you lubricate the BB with the injector while its in situ? or do you have to remove it from the bike to do it? that could be something else that helps you decide.
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Post by beansontoast on Mar 30, 2016 18:19:30 GMT
My advice is to just buy it.. If you don't think it's worth having after you've bought it, I'll buy it off you half price If you change BB brand in the future, I'll buy it off you half price Buy it and sell it me, I'll buy it off you half price
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 30, 2016 19:22:31 GMT
Thanks guys for the responses...some different ones! Yeah...I believe it's within my capabilities and you don't have to remove it which is great I think! Movie below if you are bothered! Everything going well, I will keep this BB and this bike for many many years! I would think i would do it every 6 months at least. i think any mechanic would charge at least 20 quid a time...like the cable issue I had, I realise no one will care about your bike as much as you...lol...it's the grease gun with the special "nozzle" that I need to find as well if I buy it since CRC etc don't seem to have it!
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 30, 2016 19:37:49 GMT
My advice is to just buy it.. If you don't think it's worth having after you've bought it, I'll buy it off you half price If you change BB brand in the future, I'll buy it off you half price Buy it and sell it me, I'll buy it off you half price I was hoping you had it already to be entirely honest!? Lol
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Post by glynnsixo on Mar 30, 2016 19:49:36 GMT
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Post by beansontoast on Mar 30, 2016 19:50:22 GMT
My advice is to just buy it.. If you don't think it's worth having after you've bought it, I'll buy it off you half price If you change BB brand in the future, I'll buy it off you half price Buy it and sell it me, I'll buy it off you half price I was hoping you had it already to be entirely honest!? Lol It's one of those things I want to buy but never got around too. Plus, I've a spare CK BB should I need it Check EBay for a grease gun, it's usually a good starting place.
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Post by glynnsixo on Mar 30, 2016 20:01:10 GMT
just something else im thinking. there could be a chance that its easy to pump too much grease into the bearings to the point of 'packing' it. the bearing might last for ever but might not run as freely because of too much grease in the bearing. that will also depend on the viscosity of the grease.
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 30, 2016 21:41:49 GMT
just something else im thinking. there could be a chance that its easy to pump too much grease into the bearings to the point of 'packing' it. the bearing might last for ever but might not run as freely because of too much grease in the bearing. that will also depend on the viscosity of the grease. there is another video on you tube that shows it a bit better and the old grease coming out basically. I guess after you can always wipe the excess!? It should also have some instructions. Thanks for the link on the gun. i think i will buy it...smooth BB for life!?
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 30, 2016 21:42:53 GMT
It's one of those things I want to buy but never got around too. Plus, I've a spare CK BB should I need it Greedy!? I will get the tool...and maybe at some stage you can give it a try.
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Post by Rlo80 on Mar 30, 2016 23:04:21 GMT
I was hoping you had it already to be entirely honest!? Lol It's one of those things I want to buy but never got around too. Plus, I've a spare CK BB should I need it Hopefully you are the man to answer this...something that is bugging me a bit actually. I noticed that when the mechanic installed the BB, he gave me two very thin plastic white seals that came with the conversion kit...he told me you don't need to install them (?!?!) only if the BB creates some play (on a CK!?) Not sure if they have installed it correctly and it might cause a problem later?! What do you think? I'll be fecking annoyed if so!? Actually, just found this on CK website so I might be ok! Second page, notes in grey, left top corner! www.evolutionimports.co.uk/images/page/Conversion_Kit_12.pdf
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Post by beansontoast on Mar 31, 2016 11:22:11 GMT
It's one of those things I want to buy but never got around too. Plus, I've a spare CK BB should I need it Hopefully you are the man to answer this...something that is bugging me a bit actually. I noticed that when the mechanic installed the BB, he gave me two very thin plastic white seals that came with the conversion kit...he told me you don't need to install them (?!?!) only if the BB creates some play (on a CK!?) Not sure if they have installed it correctly and it might cause a problem later?! What do you think? I'll be fecking annoyed if so!? Actually, just found this on CK website so I might be ok! Second page, notes in grey, left top corner! www.evolutionimports.co.uk/images/page/Conversion_Kit_12.pdfThere we go lol. You're that good, you answer your own questions lol
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Post by Rlo80 on Apr 1, 2016 0:34:22 GMT
Hopefully you are the man to answer this...something that is bugging me a bit actually. I noticed that when the mechanic installed the BB, he gave me two very thin plastic white seals that came with the conversion kit...he told me you don't need to install them (?!?!) only if the BB creates some play (on a CK!?) Not sure if they have installed it correctly and it might cause a problem later?! What do you think? I'll be fecking annoyed if so!? Actually, just found this on CK website so I might be ok! Second page, notes in grey, left top corner! www.evolutionimports.co.uk/images/page/Conversion_Kit_12.pdfThere we go lol. You're that good, you answer your own questions lol Not good at all...in fact it got me very worried that the mechanic at Evans was just bs'ing me...but luckily I don't think he was! I can relax knowing my expensive BB won't get fecked!?
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Post by step on Apr 1, 2016 15:24:29 GMT
Not sure ive youve bought it already but, the CK grease tool is worth getting if you have a CK BB and want to maintain it yourself.
Also the Evans guy was right the two plastic shims are to eliminate play if the BB housing is a little wider than the specced BB. Only played with one once an seen it used its a nifty idea but make sure you use a grease they approve guy I saw used TFR2 cant remember if its one of the approved ones of not. Usually you can use a standard gun with a hose to attach to the nipple on the CK unit bit like when you do brakes.
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Post by Rlo80 on Apr 1, 2016 18:17:29 GMT
Not sure ive youve bought it already but, the CK grease tool is worth getting if you have a CK BB and want to maintain it yourself. Also the Evans guy was right the two plastic shims are to eliminate play if the BB housing is a little wider than the specced BB. Only played with one once an seen it used its a nifty idea but make sure you use a grease they approve guy I saw used TFR2 cant remember if its one of the approved ones of not. Usually you can use a standard gun with a hose to attach to the nipple on the CK unit bit like when you do brakes. Many thanks for this mate, on both matters. I am buying the tool...do you think I should also buy the "ratchet" thing to remove it also or since you don't need to remove the BB from the frame to re-grease it is not worth it? It's around 30 quid!?!...cheap when you compare two pieces of plastic were 15 I guess!?
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Post by step on Apr 1, 2016 18:27:51 GMT
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Post by Rlo80 on May 5, 2016 11:23:18 GMT
Lezyne BB cup on its way...now all I need is the grease gun and decide which grease. CK emailed me to say, as long as I use a synthetic waterproof grease it's fine! Thicker the lube, more drag but last longer, and vice-versa! Saw a nice lube from Parktool or the ceramic one from Finish Line.
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Post by Rlo80 on May 15, 2016 13:35:16 GMT
Yes....worth it! very easy to do it without the need to remove the BB. The grease that came out was black! Just needs a good grease gun because the pressure is high since the grease gets inside this injector through a tiny hole. Glad i bought it.
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