Time for Chain Lube? - SV650.org

NAPA121 · 25-10-10, 07:23 PM

Guys,

I normally re-lube the chain straight away after cleaning but have just cleaned the chain again and wont be riding for at least a few days probably a week or 2 so thought I would lube it when I need to ride.

Is leaving the chain un-lubed and unused ok or should you lube straight away as a chain needs to always be lubed?

Advice from the oracles always greatly received.

Cheers
Neil

25-10-10, 07:26 PM

id lube it now, not that it really matters

Dave20046 · 25-10-10, 07:29 PM

If you do it sooner rather than later it'll stick better and you can just get on and ride in a couple of weeks. Alternatively you could do it the night before you want to ride it.
Or just 5 minutes before you ride it (but it'll probably fling).
Whatever you choose the difference in the chain's lifespan will not be noticeable!

Best time to lube a chain if after a ride when the chain's warm and the bike's going to be sat for a bit of time.

25-10-10, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave20046

Best time to lube a chain if after a ride when the chain's warm and the bike's going to be sat for a bit of time.

more info ? as some people have said it makes not a blind bit of difference

25-10-10, 07:33 PM

talk about knit picking lol.

Dave20046 · 25-10-10, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barwel1992

more info ? as some people have said it makes not a blind bit of difference

Are you expecting a link to the ageing wisdomful wacky biker than told me this' site? He don't have one

.
In reality I doubt anyone would ever notice the difference in doing it, but I choose to do it (albeit true or not ...+ it's also the most convenient time to do it).
I guess the theory is; a warm chain's moving parts will be fractionally more open then if it were stone cold so in theory lube could work it's way in better, if it's then left for a number of hours, in my mind, it has chance to settle and stick properly and would be less inclined to propel itself at your tyre within 2 minutes.

And ,that, is why I typed it your honor

Biker Biggles · 25-10-10, 07:37 PM

Best time to lube a chain is little and often.

yorkie_chris · 25-10-10, 07:38 PM

lube it now or it will rust

Dave20046 · 25-10-10, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

Best time to lube a chain is little and often.

Or constantly.

Consider yourself knit-picked

25-10-10, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave20046

Are you expecting a link to the ageing wisdomful wacky biker than told me this' site? He don't have one

.
In reality I doubt anyone would ever notice the difference in doing it, but I choose to do it (albeit true or not ...+ it's also the most convenient time to do it).
I guess the theory is; a warm chain's moving parts will be fractionally more open then if it were stone cold so in theory lube could work it's way in better, if it's then left for a number of hours, in my mind, it has chance to settle and stick properly and would be less inclined to propel itself at your tyre within 2 minutes.

And ,that, is why I typed it your honor

was just wondering

25-10-10, 07:23 PM	#1
NAPA121 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London / Kent Posts: 204	Time for Chain Lube? Guys, I normally re-lube the chain straight away after cleaning but have just cleaned the chain again and wont be riding for at least a few days probably a week or 2 so thought I would lube it when I need to ride. Is leaving the chain un-lubed and unused ok or should you lube straight away as a chain needs to always be lubed? Advice from the oracles always greatly received. Cheers Neil __________________ Ex Owner of a lovely Naked Blue K4 SV650 Ex Owner of a Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss Proud Owner of a Yamaha FZ1-N....Man this thing is quick

25-10-10, 07:26 PM	#2
barwel1992 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time for Chain Lube? id lube it now, not that it really matters

25-10-10, 07:29 PM	#3
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Time for Chain Lube? If you do it sooner rather than later it'll stick better and you can just get on and ride in a couple of weeks. Alternatively you could do it the night before you want to ride it. Or just 5 minutes before you ride it (but it'll probably fling). Whatever you choose the difference in the chain's lifespan will not be noticeable! Best time to lube a chain if after a ride when the chain's warm and the bike's going to be sat for a bit of time. __________________

25-10-10, 07:33 PM	#5
beabert Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time for Chain Lube? talk about knit picking lol.

25-10-10, 07:37 PM	#7
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Time for Chain Lube? Best time to lube a chain is little and often. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

25-10-10, 07:38 PM	#8
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Time for Chain Lube? lube it now or it will rust __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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