Rower needs maintenance-- but what?

[aleon515]

I got an inexpensive rower a bit ago. This rower is the Body Trac glider. There is a seat on a glider bar. Here:
http://www.amazon.com/Stamina-Body-Glider-Rowing-Machine/dp/B000AMUFPS/ref=sr_1_1?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1354250370&sr=1-1

I've put a few hours on it by now and it is sticking and noisy. I have picked it up and turned it over. Nothing appears loose. Just guessing it needs lubricating. If I don't hear anything else, I'll do the glider bar. But maybe it should be something else. Anybody know what to do with this thing? Can't seem to find the manual, but I don't recall anything in it on this subject.

I like it pretty well and it's a good exercise for someone who does want anything jarring.

Thanks,

--Jay J

[RedFox]

I suggest you remove the seat, clean the track thoroughly, and then clean and lubricate the bearings.  A good lube to use would be something from a bicycle shop for wheel bearings (not automotive grease).

[aleon515]

I suggest you remove the seat, clean the track thoroughly, and then clean and lubricate the bearings.  A good lube to use would be something from a bicycle shop for wheel bearings (not automotive grease).

Thanks. Would never have thought of that.

--Jay J

[aleon515]

SF, gotta tell you your suggestion was really good. Before I posted I was not going to remove the seat, but after your post I did this. I found out that the seat screws had worked themselves loose. I am pretty sure that some people have given up on their cheapo rowers since they developed problems like this. The bike lube worked nicely too.

Thanks,

--Jay