[R-390] Gear train lubricants

Ed Zeranski [email protected]
Mon, 28 Apr 2003 20:32:03 -0700


> > The best lubricant I have found for a freshly stripped and cleaned R-390
> > gear train in Phil Wood's bicycle grease.
Too Funny! I remember Phil Wood hubs when they were new (73 or so?). Sealed
bearings who woulda thunk it? I was riding a Raleigh International criterium
bike( all 531 tubing with Campy Strada road set), Nishiki touring, and a
Motobecane road bike. R390s were $15-$20 at swapmeets, I was much thinner
and had hair color...and more hair. Remember the Brooks seats with copper
rivets...the "S Line" of bike saddles! OK ..enough...my ..regression into
BoatAnchor Bike riding....when a 2A3 was less than a quarter. Super 8mm Home
movies.....?? Will be at the West Coast Military Radio Colector's Group
annual meet Thursday - Sunday...gotta get into the retro mind set .

EdZ
San Diego