lubing the chain with engine running

+1 for scottoiler.

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

Maybe my bike is odd but when on the stand and in neutral the back wheel turns slowly anyway

My SV did too. My Tiger looks like it's going to run away, the speed the rear wheel whizzes round in neutral with the engine running.

Thanks to Spannerman for a reasoned reply.

[Stu]

Originally Posted by BigApe

I guess I am missing something. Oh well.

A lot of people use the

for the 'I'm with' bit rather than meaning to call you stupid
IMHO

Ah I see. That makes more sense. I mean why would anyone seriously want to call me stupid right

Originally Posted by xbox650

the odd time wont hurt it , just dont make a habit of it

snap i am getting mine resprayed too, cant wait!!!!!

I always lube the chain this way. Most chain lubes come with a wee red tube that fits in the spray nozzle same as on a can of WD40. It's about 4 inches long, your fingers don't need to get anywhere near the chain.

Good or bad for the engine/transmission I don't know, but when I'm finished and ready to take the bike of the stand I just kick the sidestand down and the engine cuts out. It needs to be down for coming off the stand anyway.

[yorkie_chris]

You could always just turn the engine off and wait for everything to stop...

Also reduces likelihood of any trouser-leg>chain interference...

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

Maybe my bike is odd but when on the stand and in neutral the back wheel turns slowly anyway

Mine always does when cold, or when the clutch cable needs adjusting and the bite is right back at the bar. Usually notice gear selection getting stiff and neutral hard to find if thats the case though.

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

I always lube the chain this way. Most chain lubes come with a wee red tube that fits in the spray nozzle same as on a can of WD40. It's about 4 inches long, your fingers don't need to get anywhere near the chain.

Good or bad for the engine/transmission I don't know, but when I'm finished and ready to take the bike of the stand I just kick the sidestand down and the engine cuts out. It needs to be down for coming off the stand anyway.

Scottoiler don't come wiv a 'wee red tube' lol! Nor did the Holts ****e I put on before I knew any different.