Originally Posted by
eric044
I have a feeling the new crankset is going to be pre-greased (replacement from manufacturer). If not I may first try my homemade idea (available for a cost).
Oh for the love of Pete! Just go spend $5 on a decent can or tube of grease and you'll be set for years. You'll spend as much or more on any homemade concoction you try and
at best end up with a far inferior product and a lot of wasted time.
At WalMart 8 oz of castor oil is $4.49
Castor Oil Home Health 8 oz Liquid - Walmart.com and a 16 oz can of general purpose grease is $3.97
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech...-1-lb/16795246
Are you talking about the crankset (pedal arms and front gears aka chainrings) or the bottom bracket (the bearings and spindle around which the cranks revolve)? Cup and one bottom brackets require hand greasing and adjustment but are obsolete and rarely used any more. Cartridge or External bottom brackets are sealed so the only grease required is a small amount on threads and crank interfaces.