ginger allen echo Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) Has anyone had any problems with running thier Profile hub dry? As in with no type of lube or grease? Edited February 17, 2010 by ginger allen echo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Mine's been dry for years, not a problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 I've seen some work perfectly, but others explode and kill their owners. Choose wisely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 I've only really killed bearings in mine, but I keep buying cheap ones for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 I've only really killed bearings in mine, but I keep buying cheap ones for it... Hmmm, i'd say go for it, if its only the bearings that go then replace them. Dan seems to think it'll be ok and he has more experience with them than i do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 The sensible person in me says dont leave wearing parts that are constantly in contact with no lube....but dan seems to know what he's chatting about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 I have put some finishline oil in it from time to time, but most of the time it is dry, and it's never done me any harm...yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 The sensible person in me says dont leave wearing parts that are constantly in contact with no lube....but dan seems to know what he's chatting about Got to agree, but from what Dan has said they're evidently strong lil buggers! But hey, bit of thin oil cant do any harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Been running mine dry for years, no problem at all AND I bought cheap bearings for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Both of mine i bought came dry from new. I rode my second one for a week or so, after a good few heavy clicks i took it apart. Found loads of sheared metal round the ratchet, pawls and bearings. Cleaned that all out and lubed it up with 3 in 1 oil and it's been alright since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leistonbmx Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Swarf(SP?) may have been left in it when it was machined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 What code bearings do they run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Swarf(SP?) may have been left in it when it was machined. Either way, very shitty. "Swarf" is right. What code bearings do they run? Without looking and referring to another source. 6903 for the shell. X2? 6902 for the driver. X4? Or it'll be 3 in shell and 3 in driver. But can't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leistonbmx Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Correct. But this is profile. Could you see any where inside the ratchet where metal could have been shaven off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Either way, very shitty. "Swarf" is right. Without looking and referring to another source. 6903 for the shell. X2? 6902 for the driver. X4? Or it'll be 3 in shell and 3 in driver. But can't remember. I thought it was: 6802 - 2rs... run it dry, its fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 The sensible person in me says dont leave wearing parts that are constantly in contact with no lube....but dan seems to know what he's chatting about Yeh but there is very little wear in hubs anyway, I've been running my Pro2 completely dry for over a year, never had any problems. (Well snapped a spring once, but doubt that was effected by it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger allen echo Posted February 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Cheers guys for all the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snell Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Yeh but there is very little wear in hubs anyway, I've been running my Pro2 completely dry for over a year, never had any problems. (Well snapped a spring once, but doubt that was effected by it). Is there an advantage to running a dry hub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 I thought it was: 6802 - 2rs... run it dry, its fine Probably is if that doesn't sound right. Hub shell model is right according to the Profile website. I'm sure someone else can confirm though. I checked BG for the bearings, don't blame me :$ Is there an advantage to running a dry hub? Louder. Offers more reliable engagement some find, others find it doesn't. Guess it depends on hub and condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Louder and you end up with less mess in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Its like having a loud exhaust on a car, it makes you feel like your going faster. I think really people just like them loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 All this talk of how strong they are, and my shell split in two tonight! It was cracked for a long time, but I didn't think much of it, then it went BANG Oh well, I haven't looked inside it yet! but it sounds fine, then you go to pedal and it just does nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 All this talk of how strong they are, and my shell split in two tonight! It was cracked for a long time, but I didn't think much of it, then it went BANG that makes them sound super weak... haha do you realy expect something to last if its cracked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leistonbmx Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 This topic is about running a profile hub dry. The damage to those 3 shells was clearly not caused by running the hub dry, so why post it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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