Honda Moly 60

[Canadian FJR]

It appears that Honda Moly 60 is no more, Honda is now making M77.

The dealer could not tell me why or if the M77 is any better.

Canadian FJR

 

[MajBach]

I recently went to several stores to find this after the high recommendations on FJRTech. Of course, I couldn't find it. I ended up using MolySlip 'cause it was the more expensive at the auto parts store. When comparing, I read on the label that MolySlip was in a "Bentone" base rather than -whatever the others were. I noticed the Moly seemed thinner with a lower melting point. It also has a graphite appearance. I was concerned when applying it to the shaft that it was too thin but I really couldnt find any info on the net.
Incidentally, you can still pick up the Honda stuff on Amazon and e-bay albeit pricey.

 

[Road_Runner]

I did some reading on this. I won't be using M77 as a replacement for Moly 60, due to it's way lower temp rating (450 degrees compared to 750 for moly 60). There are a lot of other moly greases out there... locktite 51048 I think is a good choice. I also took a look at Krytox Teflon grease. Expensive stuff... would surely do the job, but probably overkill.

 

[BakerBoy]

Some good info in this thread: https://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?140461-Is-all-Moly-paste-the-same

Note that in one of the linked threads within the above thread, the MSDS is NOT for Honda Moly 60.

 

[user 8909]

Here's a good alternative.

https://guarddogmoly.com/product-category/motorcycles/

 

[bigjohnsd]

https://www.tsmoly.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=93 seems like a more than acceptable substitute

 

[Canadian FJR]

Thanks folks, I think a found some at one of the local dealers.

Canadian FJR

 

[rbentnail]

The heck with the paste: makes a mess if too much is used and always attracts dust/grit turning it into a lapping compound. I choose to use dry moly aerosol spray.

 

[N4HHE]

One could always purchase 99% dry moly for $9 and mix with one's favorite high temperature grease to reach a 60% formulation: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ICXS2OS

 

[audiowize]

I did some reading on this. I won't be using M77 as a replacement for Moly 60, due to it's way lower temp rating (450 degrees compared to 750 for moly 60).

Where are you using this product at such elevated temperatures?

 

[Canadian FJR]

I found a tube. Life is good for another 5 years.

"Where are you using this product "

https://www.fjrtech.net/getdbitem.cfm?item=36

Canadian FJR

 

[audiowize]

If your final drive gets that hot, you must be riding a BMW.

 

[RossKean]

With the possible exception of the forward drive spline (going to U-joint), I have no need for a high molybdenum grease. Its messy as hell; especially if you wish to clean the dust and crap out of the wheel drive splines when you change tires. I have never any issue with a quick clean and a smear of good quality synthetic grease. Much cleaner and I seriously doubt there is any wear worth mentioning. (Has anyone ever seen a lubricant-related failure on the wheel splines on an FJR?) The fittings to the u-joint, on the other hand, only see the light of day every 2 or 3 years and the high MoS2 lubricant makes a bit more sense - for corrosion protection if nothing else.

The typical FJR applications for grease are neither extreme pressure nor extreme temperature.