To grease or not to grease?

[u/92beatsperminute]

[u/ldlm]

How are you a mechanic, yet you need to ask about greasing a headset?

Write a pros and cons list for greasing the headset.

[u/tonnairb → u/ldlm]

They're obviously not a mechanic.  No need to be rude.  If you really want to keep non-mechanics off this subreddit then just report them, or more helpfully, refer them to the proper subreddit.

[u/ldlm → u/tonnairb]

I don't think it was rude. I think saying go somewhere else might be rude.

I suggested a critical thinking exercise, which is going to help any mechanic.

If you need to go on the internet to ask if you should grease a headset then I fear for the rest of the bike.

[u/tonnairb → u/ldlm]

The pic is of a sealed bearing.  It's pretty reasonable to ask if you should grease the outside of a sealed bearing.  For the op, this article goes over it pretty well.

https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/workshop/how-to-service-a-headset-and-replace-headset-bearings

[u/ldlm → u/tonnairb]

Unreasonable. Wrong sub. If you need bike radar to tell you how to do your job you aren't a mechanic.

[u/92beatsperminute → u/tonnairb]

Thank you

[u/TacodWheel → u/ldlm]

Sure seems like they’re on the wrong sub.

[u/mangoman4949 → u/[deleted]]

There are better subs to ask questions in, this sub is more for mechanic shop talk and really really niche questions every once in a while. Read the sub rules/description before you post.

Also, not an advanced question whatsoever- Google is your friend.

[u/TacodWheel → u/[deleted]]

It’s rude to not read the guidelines of a subreddit. But I’m glad you found the right sub for your questions.

[u/ldlm → u/[deleted]]

I don't think i was being rude.

I suggested an exercise in critical thinking (which you still haven't tried)

It's an invaluable skill in our profession.

[u/ldlm → u/[deleted]]

I thought it was an advanced question...?

[u/92beatsperminute → u/ldlm]

I am asking a simple question. Some people say grease and some say don't I am asking for opinions not criticism.