Why would one of my King hubs be much quieter than the other 3 that are used by the other riders on my Thursday night ride?
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King Hub question
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Posted 2 years ago #
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Different grease? On the service thing it says if you use different grease to the ring drive lube (they recommend something but I can't remember what) that the hub will be distinctly louder.
Mine is really quiet too. I service it myself, fairly infrequently, with the proper lube. Mates is the generation before (can't remember the terminology) and is stupidly loud.
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I think they used to recommend 20 weight synthetic oil for very cold conditions.
My SS hub is almost silent, but it has done a load of miles and the ring drive is probably worn out
Posted 2 years ago # -
So if I get the ring drive replaced will that sort the lack of noise, I like the noise the others make
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So if I get the ring drive replaced will that sort the lack of noise, I like the noise the others make
Maybe, I'd just try a simple ring drive service first (instructions on the CK website), its £60+ for the ring drive parts alone.
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You likey the bumble bee yes ?
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The red (Mike). Mine sound proper cos they cost a lot of money from my LBS. Yours are off ebay, obviously cheap Honk konk copies.....
I did offer you a genuine set of King wheels to 5.1 rims, 3 weeks old for £400..... you declined and got a set for £200.
Let that be a lesson.
Remember, a Kia is not a BMW, even though they have the same amount of letters, 4 wheels and 5 seats.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Wise words from the Sage*
* & onion stuffing.
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Had a nice ring drive recently fitted and teh hub is actually a little quieter, but nice and smooth now.
Posted 2 years ago #
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