Wax or Lube?? - SV650.org

08-10-04, 09:42 AM

Hi

I use Lube on my cahin but it is a mess!!! The wheel gets quite filthy and well it is a dirty job to apply!! I have used the wax before and that was a lot neater and cleaner.

My question is, is the lube really that much better than the wax?? What do the experts think??

Regards
Morpheus

08-10-04, 09:47 AM

Lube for me

fizzwheel · 08-10-04, 09:51 AM

*passes ian tube of KY*

oh right sorry wrong sort of lube

I have one thing to say, get yourself a scotoiler and then you never need worry again

08-10-04, 09:56 AM

Yeah agree there, as soon as I need new chain and sprokets i'll be getting one

08-10-04, 10:09 AM

I've become a convert to simple engine oil. It keeps the chain in tip-top condition and although there'a fair amount of fling, it wipes off very easily.

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08-10-04, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonboy

I've become a convert to simple engine oil. It keeps the chain in tip-top condition and although there'a fair amount of fling, it wipes off very easily.

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How do you apply it Greg? I've had a Loobman oiler sitting in a box for a year now that I really must fit - any year now.

08-10-04, 12:25 PM

This was so not the topic I thought it was

wax? lube? oh dear

Balky001 · 08-10-04, 12:40 PM

Wurth's clear chain lube is excellent and minimal fling. I always found wax attracts too much grime and get's the chain dirty more quickly.

Quote:

How do you apply it Greg? I've had a Loobman oiler sitting in a box for a year now that I really must fit - any year now.

Whatever you do, don't apply it with the chain running whilst up on a paddock stand, like i did. Very painful when part of your hand goes round the rear sprocket!

08-10-04, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morpheus

Hi

I use Lube on my cahin but it is a mess!!! The wheel gets quite filthy and well it is a dirty job to apply!! I have used the wax before and that was a lot neater and cleaner.

My question is, is the lube really that much better than the wax?? What do the experts think??

Regards
Morpheus

SCOTTOILER

Big Bad Al · 08-10-04, 07:18 PM

If you want to use engine oil - get a plastic oil can from halfords. The body takes about a 1/2 pint of oil and the screw on bit has a plastic - reinforced bendy tube with a metal nipple. The handle has a trigger that "squirts" the oil out the nipple allowing you to apply easily to inaccessible places. I've been using this for a while but have now also started using wax as well. I try and oil / wax once a week.

Scottoiler is probably a better way to go....

08-10-04, 09:42 AM	#1
Morpheus Guest Posts: n/a	Wax or Lube?? Hi I use Lube on my cahin but it is a mess!!! The wheel gets quite filthy and well it is a dirty job to apply!! I have used the wax before and that was a lot neater and cleaner. My question is, is the lube really that much better than the wax?? What do the experts think?? Regards Morpheus

08-10-04, 09:51 AM	#3
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	passes ian tube of KY oh right sorry wrong sort of lube I have one thing to say, get yourself a scotoiler and then you never need worry again __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

08-10-04, 07:18 PM	#10
Big Bad Al Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: West London Posts: 188	If you want to use engine oil - get a plastic oil can from halfords. The body takes about a 1/2 pint of oil and the screw on bit has a plastic - reinforced bendy tube with a metal nipple. The handle has a trigger that "squirts" the oil out the nipple allowing you to apply easily to inaccessible places. I've been using this for a while but have now also started using wax as well. I try and oil / wax once a week. Scottoiler is probably a better way to go.... __________________ SFV650 in black with Evotech tailtidy, R&G Aeros and Heated Grips, Puig fly screen, Pipe Werx GP style race exhaust. Whoop! Previously.... Black SVS - DHM's Heated Grips Airblade Iridium Double Bubble Screen Beowulf end can and Evotech tailtidy. 3/7/2004 - 26/6/2015.

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08-10-04, 09:56 AM	#4
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah agree there, as soon as I need new chain and sprokets i'll be getting one

08-10-04, 10:09 AM	#5
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	I've become a convert to simple engine oil. It keeps the chain in tip-top condition and although there'a fair amount of fling, it wipes off very easily. .

08-10-04, 12:25 PM	#7
SteveH Guest Posts: n/a	This was so not the topic I thought it was wax? lube? oh dear