rapier 2 lube?

[DavidEngbaek]

i have 2 rapier 's that i got from Carey...awesome machines...
i was told not to lube them cause of the material was used...my machine kept getting a lil louder , and louder..almost sounded like a coil( almost)
one of them would seem to be a tad weak.

so i bit the bullet...i used a touch of lube, from my dragonfly..lubed it like i would my dragonfly also...
its like a new Machine now..its as quiet as dragonfly and hyperV2 ..and feels so strong...i can even run it at a lower voltage, not that lower voltage matters...but you notice a change when you adjust the power.. i know i'm not really putting in words what i mean...its just better.
when i used to have Neuma Hybrids..i was told the same thing..no lube...i cleaned them ,lubed them... it was like a new machine , and very consistent .

Now if this machine had any warranty it might be void, now...but the machine is so awesome now..chances are i wouldnt send it in for repairs, any ways ..i'd just buy a new machine .

[jboo75]

So has anyone else had to lube their rapier 2, mine seems to need it or it seems ad if it would run smoother if I lubed it.

[slicksteel]

yea have always lubed mine with superlube brand ,dow33 etc. you can get both off ebay or your local paintball shop.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOOD-BEVERAGE-USDA-H-1-PURE-SYNTHETIC-GREASE-w-PTFE-/270764938724?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0ad9 15e4#ht_2492wt_1139

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dow-33-Lube-...ht_1191wt_1139

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DOW-MOLYKOTE-EM-30L-Synthetic-Grease-Electronics-Audio-/280646126932?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4157d0 0d54#ht_2383wt_1139

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUPONT-Teflon-Clean-White-Lithium-Grease-Ind-Grade-2-/270761336600?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0aa2 1f18#ht_2210wt_1139

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DOW-CORNING-33-MED-Silicone-Grease-Lubricant-Lube-5-3oz-/280699243815?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415afa 8d27#ht_2651wt_1139

this also works good if you need a liquid and is safe on parts:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gold-Cup-Superior-Lubricant-Gun-Rifle-Oil-1oz-Bottle-/140688421465?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c1ae f259#ht_2781wt_1139

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160558526043?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p398 4.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1156

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270758801592...84.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Synthetic-Lubricant-CO2-HPA-Air-Paintball-Gun-Oil-Lube-1-oz-Bottle-NEW-spyder-/300654286740?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item460064 5794#ht_1280wt_1139
and for bearings:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DOW-MOLYKOTE-44-Silicone-High-Temp-Bearing-Grease-Lube-/280549214932?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415209 4ad4#ht_1545wt_1139

[wildboy]

i have 2 rapier 's that i got from Carey...awesome machines...
i was told not to lube them cause of the material was used...my machine kept getting a lil louder , and louder..almost sounded like a coil( almost)
one of them would seem to be a tad weak.

so i bit the bullet...i used a touch of lube, from my dragonfly..lubed it like i would my dragonfly also...
its like a new Machine now..its as quiet as dragonfly and hyperV2 ..and feels so strong...i can even run it at a lower voltage, not that lower voltage matters...but you notice a change when you adjust the power.. i know i'm not really putting in words what i mean...its just better.
when i used to have Neuma Hybrids..i was told the same thing..no lube...i cleaned them ,lubed them... it was like a new machine , and very consistent .

Now if this machine had any warranty it might be void, now...but the machine is so awesome now..chances are i wouldnt send it in for repairs, any ways ..i'd just buy a new machine .

throwing away a machine and buy a new one... dude... you got such a shitty attitude. sorry just my opinion.

i bought an older rapier II a couple of days ago and i thought it was running like shit. the motor changed the speed it was loud the whole machine was vibrating not consistent at all... i was also told that i shouldnt lube it but i did add a little super lube and after 10 minutes the machine ran just perfect... still does...

[OwlsDen]

I just bought a rapier on eBay and I was asking Cary about it. ( I need to add that I think mine is a rapier I ) I asked him about lube and he said that if the slide is a yellow material it needs lube and if it is brown it doesn't. Just thought I should add that in. Don't know if it helps or if it only applies to the rapier I

[OwlsDen]

Oh he also mentioned new slides are only 20$ so if yours has a lot if wear get a new slide, much cheaper than a new machine ;-)

[jboo75]

Nice, my slide is an amber color...good idea I am getting a treasure chest spring set soon, I should see about him throwing in a new slide for my rapier 2...I am personally going to lube mine , it is making more noise than when I first got it new and I don't see how some superlube can hurt it much.
Thanks slicksteel that helps a lot.

[DavidEngbaek]

still have the original rapiers 2's from when i started this thread.....still awesome work horses.
highly recommend them to anyone..
BTW i'd just buy new ones cause its a tax write off,and it helps support smaller independent builders make a living.
after a year of constant use, these machines have made thousands of dollars, but at the same time...now that i know i could just buy the parts, i'd probably order the parts also...
Carey is still one of the BEST guy's i've ever dealt with, and thats why i just bought a New Treasure Chest

[jboo75]

They are by far my favorite machines.

[DavidEngbaek]

my favorite also and i have many different brands.