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Hello All! Living in the Phoenix Arizona climate the weather is very hot and dry. I would like to lube my front and rear tire/hubs on all 5 of my scooters because when riding I sense the wheel movements feel dry. I remember as a youngster I would seasonally lube up my Schwinn bicycle tires and chain using my Dads old oil can, or maybe it was Moms little sewing machine oil. Anyway, is there a quick way I can add lubricate to my hubs without disassembling? Thanks,
Joe in Carefree, AZ. Facepalm emoticon
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I'm hoping you're joking here, but keep oil of any sort away from your scooter tires and if the ride feels funny, check the tire pressure and add a few PSI.

Your Schwinn tires didn't involve steel belts, pressure-set tire beads, cast wheels, high RPM, high speeds, or deceleration forces created by hydraulic brakes. And they were also tubed.
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Juan_ORhea wrote:
I'm hoping you're joking here, but keep oil of any sort away from your scooter tires and if the ride feels funny, check the tire pressure and add a few PSI.

Your Schwinn tires didn't involve steel belts, pressure-set tire beads, cast wheels, high RPM, high speeds, or deceleration forces created by hydraulic brakes. And they were also tubed.
Also aren't they sealed bearings?
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CaliforniaCruising wrote:
Also aren't they sealed bearings?
They should be!

If any of them feel or sound 'grundly' then replace.
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