Warning - You can use engine oil on your chain. - Page 5 - SV650.org

08-02-06, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by enon

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Originally Posted by Dr Rich

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Originally Posted by enon

Arn't you also suppose to be careful of the type of oil used because of the 'wet clutch', although the... 'why' ...for this is beyond me.

also... glad you got 'sorted' and even though the chain went down the pooper you didn't crash (happened to a buddy of mine on I35...)

Thats referring to the internals engine oil. Fully synth can cause the clutch to slip, some say.

THAT EXPLAINS A LOT! I was wondering how those two were related. Thanks.

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10-02-06, 11:45 AM

I used to use scottoil engine in a touring sized scottoiler. Not once since fitting it has the chain needed adjusting. I'm now running engine oil in a scottoiler and aside from needing to up the rate of flow to ensure the chain remains lubed (it does fling noticeably more than with scottoil), there doesn't appear to be much difference (apart from the cost). Chain still hasn't, touch wood, needed adjusting. I subscribe to the POV that it's better to run the chain slightly too loose, rather than slightly too tight. Could be part of the reason my OE sprockets still look mint after 12,000 miles...

10-02-06, 11:54 AM

Interesting how the thread has obviously raised some interesting points.

Chain managed to take my front sprocket cover out and the clutch push-rod.

I certainly didn't have the chain adjusted too tight!

Shame that it has been deemed necessary to edit my original title (a tad patronising IMHO)... don't see how that would make any difference to the reading of the threads. Indeed, if the title seemed at odds with people's opinions ... surely they are MORE likely to read it.

Ride Safe.

10-02-06, 12:10 PM

Complain to the Moderators for this section, I can tell you though that it wasn't Admin2

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10-02-06, 11:45 AM	#42
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	I used to use scottoil engine in a touring sized scottoiler. Not once since fitting it has the chain needed adjusting. I'm now running engine oil in a scottoiler and aside from needing to up the rate of flow to ensure the chain remains lubed (it does fling noticeably more than with scottoil), there doesn't appear to be much difference (apart from the cost). Chain still hasn't, touch wood, needed adjusting. I subscribe to the POV that it's better to run the chain slightly too loose, rather than slightly too tight. Could be part of the reason my OE sprockets still look mint after 12,000 miles...

10-02-06, 11:54 AM	#43
Tony_BLY Guest Posts: n/a	Interesting how the thread has obviously raised some interesting points. Chain managed to take my front sprocket cover out and the clutch push-rod. I certainly didn't have the chain adjusted too tight! Shame that it has been deemed necessary to edit my original title (a tad patronising IMHO)... don't see how that would make any difference to the reading of the threads. Indeed, if the title seemed at odds with people's opinions ... surely they are MORE likely to read it. Ride Safe.

10-02-06, 12:10 PM	#44
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	Complain to the Moderators for this section, I can tell you though that it wasn't Admin2 . .