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11-25-22, 03:13 PM
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Wacky hack of the day
As I was taking a Covid test for the Thanksgiving festivities yesterday, It dawned on me the little test vial would be good for carrying a shot of grease in the tool kit which on my bikes is extensive.
And yes I realize properly maintained bikes are unlikely to need any grease on the road but you never know, I've had a couple of times when had I had some, I would have investigated further. Neither instance proved out as I recall but again, you never know.
Also realize its a little creepy but I soaked it in antibacterial soap while we were out then cleaned, dried and filled with the needled grease gun, Voila, good to go.
And no positives out of 10 family members so......
And yes I realize properly maintained bikes are unlikely to need any grease on the road but you never know, I've had a couple of times when had I had some, I would have investigated further. Neither instance proved out as I recall but again, you never know.
Also realize its a little creepy but I soaked it in antibacterial soap while we were out then cleaned, dried and filled with the needled grease gun, Voila, good to go.
And no positives out of 10 family members so......
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11-25-22, 03:27 PM
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Great idea.
I've often thought about using a Zycam nasel spray bottle for oil.
I've often thought about using a Zycam nasel spray bottle for oil.
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Originally Posted by pastorbobnlnh
Great idea.
I've often thought about using a Zycam nasel spray bottle for oil.
I've often thought about using a Zycam nasel spray bottle for oil.
11-25-22, 03:47 PM
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Just used one of those tests last week. Nice hack!
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Lets see more, other hacks that work for you as well. 
11-25-22, 04:58 PM
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Like, you're not going to put a piece of tape on it that says 'used'?
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11-25-22, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by philbob57
Like, you're not going to put a piece of tape on it that says 'used'?
11-25-22, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by philbob57
Like, you're not going to put a piece of tape on it that says 'used'?
Originally Posted by merziac
Nah, its implied by the grease being in there.
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11-25-22, 06:06 PM
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Not bike-related, but I use a specimen cup for a travel-size amount of hair product. I got it new from work,so no need to rinse it out first.
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Originally Posted by ralphs
Not bike-related, but I use a specimen cup for a travel-size amount of hair product. I got it new from work,so no need to rinse it out first.
11-25-22, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by pastorbobnlnh
Can we name it "Mucus Lube?"
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Snot shot?
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