I have an Alfine 8. It's now 3,000Km old (give or take). Is there anything I should be doing, maintenance wise?
When do I need to send it back for a big service?
Many Thanks
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Running an Alfine - Do I need to do any maintenance?!
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Posted 6 months ago #
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sounds like it needs its 1st regrease.
Posted 6 months ago # -
In theory they need an annual dunk in special shimano magic oil. I had mine done at a cost of £20 and its smoother and less draggy afterwards with better shifting.
some folk have degreased, cleaned and run them in an oil bath. Some folk have dunked 'em in atf.
Posted 6 months ago # -
Hi
Treat it to a lovely oil bath - it will be much smoother afterwards!
Posted 6 months ago # -
Thank you
I've had a quick scan on the internet. Do I have to strip the hub from the wheel (removing all spokes?!) and give it an oil bath?!
Not really low maintenance compared to my conventional set-up... I don't have to rebuild a wheel to fit a new cassette
Posted 6 months ago # -
No, internals all slide out in one lump then get dunked and popped back in.
Posted 6 months ago # -
Like this
Posted 6 months ago # -
have a look at the link I posted. Instructions are all there somewhere
Posted 6 months ago #
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