louder hub?

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10/3/2013 8:23 AM

Is there anyway to make your hub louder without shortening the life? I've heard of degreasing it, bending the spring, or adding another spring.

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10/3/2013 8:33 AM

no

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10/3/2013 8:36 AM

You have to add some sand to the driver and make sure it gets into the bearings, this will allow for a louder hub with more efficient rolling capabilities and it doesn't harm the hub.

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10/3/2013 9:22 AM

Degreasing the hub will definitely shorten the life of your hub.

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10/3/2013 9:30 AM

Use chain lube or some kind of light lube if you want it loud.

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10/3/2013 9:50 AM

fitbikerider14 wrote:
Use chain lube or some kind of light lube if you want it loud.

fitbikerider14 wrote:
Use chain lube or some kind of light lube if you want it loud.

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Something like WD40? Would it cause any damage?

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10/3/2013 11:09 AM
Edited Date/Time: 10/3/2013 11:10 AM

fitbikerider14 wrote:
Use chain lube or some kind of light lube if you want it loud.

fitbikerider14 wrote:
Use chain lube or some kind of light lube if you want it loud.

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mastersparks117 wrote:
Something like WD40? Would it cause any damage?

mastersparks117 wrote:
Something like WD40? Would it cause any damage?

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Something of the same consistency will work but DO NOT use WD40, use chain lube or a spray silicone. Using light lube might wear your hub a little faster than heaver bearing grease but you should be good, I've been using spray silicone on my stock hub since I got it a year ago and have had no issues.
Edit: Using lighter lube will also make your engagement better.

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10/3/2013 12:16 PM

best way to make your hub louder is to yell while you're riding

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