Originally Posted by
dddd
The grease in all Dura-Ace components from at least 1988 effectively lasts forever.
I rebuilt a 1990-ish DA hubset this year (didn't need it), and was amazed that the grease looked and had the consistency of new. And with the seals, it hadn't even gotten discolored from dirt penetration.
I did have to do a kerosene flush of the DA brifters, however, and replenish them with fresh oil.