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Roller bearing long term storage.
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2026 1:30 pm
by Daisy Mae
So just picked up a set of used rollers Chaffin's was selling recently, got them all cleaned up nice & purty, question being, what is the preferred method for long term storage, especially given I'm in humid/coastal salt air.
Let me know all your suggestions....
Re: Roller bearing long term storage.
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2026 1:45 pm
by Dan McEachern
This stuff works pretty well for preventing corrosion on bare metal:
https://www.mcmaster.com/10245K52
LPS also works well or Boeshield, but its much more expensive.
Re: Roller bearing long term storage.
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2026 1:54 pm
by RajoRacer
Greased up & zipped up in a baggie.
Re: Roller bearing long term storage.
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2026 1:58 pm
by speedytinc
Either of the previous 2 answers.
I use LPS #3. its like a thin cosmoline. Then bag.
If the bag stays intact, you can directly install by greasing without removing the LPS.
Re: Roller bearing long term storage.
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2026 2:14 pm
by Daisy Mae
Thank ya'll!
Re: Roller bearing long term storage.
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2026 4:26 pm
by 1925 Touring
I vouch for lps, it's a good product.
Lps 1 is a good greasless lubricant
Lps 2 is a good oily lubricant and a little thicker
Lps 3 is great for preventing corrosion and providing a long lasting semi self healing film.
Re: Roller bearing long term storage.
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2026 4:42 pm
by John kuehn
Nothing special but a coating of some kind of wheel bearing grease inside and out will do the job. Not a bad idea to put them in a large baggie. When it’s time to use then put in a container of diesel and clean them up. Ready to go.