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VPI Platter Spinning SLOWLY

I've tried two different lubricants (Super Lube and Shimano Dura Ace Grease) for my VPI Classic 2 platter and it still does not spin properly. I removed and re-applied grease and it spins fine for about 5 minutes, then it slows down immensely. If I remove/re-install the platter, it spins smoothly again but only for a short period of time. Anyone experience this before and know a fix? Thanks
jyoungpark
testpilot
912 posts
 
Don't put any grease on the shaft. As the previous poster noted, do a through cleaning of the bearing assembly.
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
You should be using white lithium grease
brf
1,715 posts
 
Grease with a teflon (PTEE) additive will have a lower coefficient of friction than just lithium grease. The better performing greases also use synthetic oil as the base as oppose to mineral oil.
bpoletti
1,547 posts
 
Why not get in touch with VPI? They know it's good PR to have satisfied customers.
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czbbcl
1,752 posts
 
Why don't you just contact VPI with your issue . They have excellent customer support. They e-mailed me with an answer to my question on Sunday morning. Can't get better than that.

Chuck
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