molybdenum disulfide - Moly 60

[Shepherd]

In my brave new world of tinkering with my Deauville,  I am soon to remove the rear wheel. Being a shaft driven bike, I'm informed I should re-lube the splines with Moly 60, which is no longer available 

 

Can anyone let me know if this stuff is a suitable replacement, or recommend one that is?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/multipurpose-grease-400ml/8436P?tc=GB8&ds_kid=92700046638549236&ds_rl=1243318&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxIyG6uio7QIVSeDtCh01vg22EAQYBCABEgI5mfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#product_additional_details_container

I'm  trying to learn a few things as I go along, but don't want to use a product that is unsuitable. 

 

Thanks in advance.

[Stu]

While it will work it will wash out eventually 

I would try and get some moly grease 

[Stu]

https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/triple-qx-multipurpose-moly-grease-500g-526770080?type=shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqo3-BRDoARIsAE5vnaLkoW8ku2-Gsn9WRzNY83vL92TnkH0OGfjLOeA8KTsyE4iMZG4169waAl7BEALw_wcB

[raesewell]

It is important to find the molybdenum disulphide content. I bought some a while ago, when I go into the garage I'll see what brand and get back to you.

[fastbob]

In case anyone is curious. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/m/molybdenum-disulfide.html

[Gerontious]

Moly grease/Spline grease. price around £7 for 400g tube. which should last years.

[raesewell]

This is the stuff I bought, it has a high moly content.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?newwindow=1&sxsrf=ALeKk00WqzFpwAwcrJCJOSDqXf078gQBNw%3A1606726390208&source=hp&ei=9rLEX82TCoeWa6yFueAM&q=Honda+M-77+Assembly+paste&oq=Honda+M-77+Assembly+paste&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIECCMQJzIHCAAQyQMQCjIECAAQCjIECAAQCjoECAAQQzoLCC4QxwEQrwEQkQI6CgguEMcBEKMCEEM6DgguELEDEIMBEMcBEKMCOggIABCxAxCDAToOCC4QxwEQrwEQyQMQkQI6DQguELEDEMcBEKMCEEM6BwgAELEDEEM6BQgAEJECOgUIABCxAzoCCAA6BwgAELEDEAo6CggAEMkDEBQQhwI6BggAEBYQHjoICAAQFhAKEB5QngpY3WVgk2hoAHAAeACAAZIGiAHNL5IBDDEuMTAuOC41LjYtMZgBAKABAaoBB2d3cy13aXo&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwjN5vKd8qntAhUHyxoKHaxCDswQ4dUDCAk&uact=5

Available on Ebay, not cheap but good.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=Honda+M-77+assembly+paste&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=Honda+M-77

Beware of others with a low Moly content.

Information is a bit sketchy but from what I can find Castrol Moly grease is about 6% Moly and the M-77 is 60% Moly.

Edited November 30, 2020 by raesewell

[Shepherd]

Thank you all for your replies.

@raesewell, I think it's the high Moly content that's needed, so worth the extra spend.

 

Thanks again.

[Gerontious]

Im curious to know why you would use a product that is produced for the automotive side of Honda (US) for use on their Honda and Acura branded Cars. specifically within the brake callipers.   brakes are somewhat different to splines.

Edited November 30, 2020 by Gerontious
clarification.

[raesewell]

It was recommended to me. FYI I haven't used it yet. M-77 is supposed to be a direct replacement for Moly 60.

Edited November 30, 2020 by raesewell

[smallfrowne]

There's "moly grease" and "moly (assembly) paste". Moly grease is yer usual lithium grease with a bit of moly in (to taste), and moly paste is the stuff up at 60pc, used generally quite sparingly on parts (eg cam followers) which would wear very quickly without the presence of a continuous oil feed following an engine (re) build say. It's lovely for metal on metal protection. 

I've never had a shaft to fondle, err fettle, but I did use some moly paste on a rear brake pivot. It didn't work for long once it had seen some rain and wet, and eventually seized up. But then that is definitely and orange to an apple comparison, it had no protection from the elements whatsoever, and I'm guesing that a shaft drive would! 

 

[raesewell]

You are correct the splines on the rear drive would not see any weather.