Lubricating Look Keo Classics

My left pedal is starting to chirp a little bit. What's the proper lubrication for these?

Much appreciated.

Mike

Michael wrote:
My left pedal is starting to chirp a little bit. What's the proper lubrication for these?

Much appreciated.

Mike


I have the Keo Max and they just started that. I was going to use finish
line dry but wasn't sure about using that on pedals. So I'm wondering as
well what is recommended.

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duane

Silicone furniture polish, if you mean for the cleat mechanism.

MJP

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Michael wrote:
My left pedal is starting to chirp a little bit. What's the proper
lubrication for these?

Much appreciated.

Mike


I have the Keo Max and they just started that. I was going to use finish
line dry but wasn't sure about using that on pedals. So I'm wondering as
well what is recommended.

--
duane

Duane wrote:
Michael wrote:
My left pedal is starting to chirp a little bit. What's the proper lubrication for these?

Much appreciated.

Mike


I have the Keo Max and they just started that. I was going to use finish
line dry but wasn't sure about using that on pedals. So I'm wondering as
well what is recommended.


To the OP, do you use the cleats with the non slip pads?

--
duane

On 6/26/2016 5:15 AM, Duane wrote:
Michael wrote:
My left pedal is starting to chirp a little bit. What's the proper lubrication for these?

Much appreciated.

Mike


I have the Keo Max and they just started that. I was going to use finish
line dry but wasn't sure about using that on pedals. So I'm wondering as
well what is recommended.


You can remove the spindle/bearing assembly, rinse clean
with solvent then grease bearings and re install into the
clean pedal body.

Trying to drip lubricant into a contaminated bearing may
more likely just flow more dirt inside.

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

On 26/06/16 15:54, AMuzi wrote:
On 6/26/2016 5:15 AM, Duane wrote:
Michael wrote:
My left pedal is starting to chirp a little bit. What's the proper
lubrication for these?

Much appreciated.

Mike


I have the Keo Max and they just started that. I was going to use finish
line dry but wasn't sure about using that on pedals. So I'm wondering as
well what is recommended.


You can remove the spindle/bearing assembly, rinse clean with solvent
then grease bearings and re install into the clean pedal body.

Trying to drip lubricant into a contaminated bearing may more likely
just flow more dirt inside.

In my experience this is *exactly* what happens. You really need to get
them apart and have a good look/clean/reassemble.

On Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 6:35:50 AM UTC-5, Duane wrote:
Duane wrote:
Michael wrote:
My left pedal is starting to chirp a little bit. What's the proper lubrication for these?

Much appreciated.

Mike


I have the Keo Max and they just started that. I was going to use finish
line dry but wasn't sure about using that on pedals. So I'm wondering as
well what is recommended.


To the OP, do you use the cleats with the non slip pads?

--
duane

Yes I do. Will that make a difference? Thanks.

Mike

On 6/26/2016 9:54 AM, AMuzi wrote:

You can remove the spindle/bearing assembly, rinse clean with solvent
then grease bearings and re install into the clean pedal body.

Trying to drip lubricant into a contaminated bearing may more likely
just flow more dirt inside.

SunTour's Grease Guard system seemed like a good idea, but AFAIK it died
with the original SunTour company.


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- Frank Krygowski

On Sun, 26 Jun 2016 15:38:49 -0400, Frank Krygowski
wrote:

On 6/26/2016 9:54 AM, AMuzi wrote:

You can remove the spindle/bearing assembly, rinse clean with solvent
then grease bearings and re install into the clean pedal body.

Trying to drip lubricant into a contaminated bearing may more likely
just flow more dirt inside.

SunTour's Grease Guard system seemed like a good idea, but AFAIK it died
with the original SunTour company.

Well, if wax works so well keeping dirt out of a bicycle chain, it
should work equally well on pedals. Just a thought as I've never
tried wax on pedals.

Perhaps installing grease (Zerk) fittings on pedals and other bicycle
parts that are badly sealed and/or require routine lubrication:
http://oasisdesign.net/transport/bikes/greasefittings.htm
I'm tempted to spend the $5.00 on the how-to article. However, it
goes against my quest for a zero maintenance bicycle.

(15 mins later...)

I couldn't resist and bought the article. 8 pages. I think it's
worth the price. Lots of little details that I probably would have
fumbled with doing my usual learn by destroying(tm). For pedals,
there are some decisions to be made, but it looks easy enough.

--
Jeff Liebermann
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

Michael wrote:
On Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 6:35:50 AM UTC-5, Duane wrote:
Duane wrote:
Michael wrote:
My left pedal is starting to chirp a little bit. What's the proper
lubrication for these?

Much appreciated.

Mike


I have the Keo Max and they just started that. I was going to use finish
line dry but wasn't sure about using that on pedals. So I'm wondering as
well what is recommended.


To the OP, do you use the cleats with the non slip pads?

--
duane

Yes I do. Will that make a difference? Thanks.

Mike


I'm using them too. I've heard people claim that the nonslip cleats cause
squeaking. Maybe I'll try the bare ones.

--
duane