lubing derailleurs ?

mikeyjames9

I've just degreased and cleaned the derailleurs

Do they need much lube after it?

Is it just the 2 pulleys at back a few the pivot points ?

Thanks

Sasso

Think so, lube and then obviously run the chain while working all the way up and down the gears to open n close the mech of the derailleur and the lube works it's way in where needed. Wipe any excess with cloth etc.
some more experienced may give better advice but that what I do, thanks

Popoutman

After cleaning as much muck and crud off the derailleur if there is any present, I try to get the lubricant into all 8 of the parallelogram pivot points, the centres of the jockey wheels and the pivot point at the frame hangar. Pretty much all points that have relative movement. Then I'll move all of the points as much as I can, allowing the lubricant to work into the gaps. After a few manipulations, I'll wipe off all the remaining lubricant from the exterior and that's it, job done.

I'll always give a drop or two of lubricant to the jockey wheel centres when lubing the chain, enough to get into those bearings but not enough to hold road grime in the bearing gaps.

mikeyjames9

Popoutman wrote: »

After cleaning as much muck and crud off the derailleur if there is any present, I try to get the lubricant into all 8 of the parallelogram pivot points, the centres of the jockey wheels and the pivot point at the frame hangar. Pretty much all points that have relative movement. Then I'll move all of the points as much as I can, allowing the lubricant to work into the gaps. After a few manipulations, I'll wipe off all the remaining lubricant from the exterior and that's it, job done.

I'll always give a drop or two of lubricant to the jockey wheel centres when lubing the chain, enough to get into those bearings but not enough to hold road grime in the bearing gaps.

Frckin thing is slower after the overhaul



Or maybe the legs are gone

bazermc

Sorry to hijack thread but similiar question. I gave my bike a complete clean and degrease over the weekend especially after the SKT

One the bike was dry and Before lubing the chain I noticed some orange spots on the chain, I didnt take a photo unfortunately. They dissappeared once I lubed the chain.

Should I be concerned?

unichall

bazermc wrote: »

Sorry to hijack thread but similiar question. I gave my bike a complete clean and degrease over the weekend especially after the SKT

One the bike was dry and Before lubing the chain I noticed some orange spots on the chain, I didnt take a photo unfortunately. They dissappeared once I lubed the chain.

Should I be concerned?

You should get a new bike, any old excuse, better safe than sorry and all that.