M. Chandler said:My LX freehub has become horribly sluggish with the arrival of winter
(despite what the calendar says).
Quoted message said:I'm thinking that it's probably a good idea to remove the freehub
body, flush it out, and relube it.
That ought to do it.
Quoted message said:Aside from a 10mm hex key, cone
wrenches, solvent, and lube, is there anything else needed to do
this? Also, what "weight" lube would be good for 25-35f weather?
I've found Phil Wood oil to be perfect for freehubs, whatever the temperature.
Quoted message said:Lastly, what about the Morningstar Freehub Buddy? Worth
purchasing/using?
No. It's mostly an aid to injecting grease, which is a bad idea anyway.
Just flush the thing out with solvent. Removing the O-ring in the back (hub
side) and the dust cap from the front lets everything flow out easily. I use a
strong, drying solvent like electrical contact cleaner, so none remains to break
down whatever lube you put in there. Let it dry completely before relubing.
Afterward, you won't believe how much smoother and quieter your hub is.
Matt O.
