Chain Rust

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

but I don't like the mess they make personally, you still need to clean all the crap off from them

If you setup the scotoiler properly they dont make a mess. Yes it flings a little, but thats no worse than it would be using normal convential chain lube.

Then you have the advantage that if you use the proper scotoil lube, its also much easier to clean off than convential chain lube is as well.

ive got a scotoiler on mine, ive got it set to a drop every 45 seconds roughly and it does get on the edge of the tyre quite badly, but i must say in this weather its the best thing ive ever fitted have only adjusted the chain once as well, on my SV i was adjusting the chain every week

ive got a scottoiler to fit but havnt got around to doing it yet. had one on the bike before this one as well.

there good but in the back of my mind i allways think about the lube going on the edge of the tyre. they can also be a pain to look nice on the bike.

lube is good but is also a pain to do properly. have you ever collected even half of the crap you wash off? theres LOADS!

anyways all your doing is keeping the chain rust free and the rollers spinning. the pins are sealed from the factory so you shouldnt massivly increase or decrease the amount the chain stretches ?

Well what lovely helpful people you all are.. .. Looks like I'm in for a dirty thursday off cleaning and lubing. My Toolbox is becoming increasingly full off oily tins and bits off destroyed/abused household utensils... I bet Valentino Rossi doesn't have to lube his own chain ... Maybe I could employ a small chimp like chap to maintain and love the thing when i'm not hanging on... hey ho...

Oops cheers toxic meant I hate wd40 not the acf was half asleep when wrote that!

[mister c]

Could always go to basics & remember your CBT.
We used to tell our students Oil your chain approximately every 200 miles, or weekly whichever came sooner. And use a good quality chain lube.
I use old engine oil & a toothbrush normally once a week, cant say that I have ever cleaned a chain in the 30 years I've been riding

Originally Posted by Wizzbangwill

Oops cheers toxic meant I hate wd40 not the acf was half asleep when wrote that!

No worries fella, I might try the ACF on my chain next time it needs doing.

[Biker Biggles]

Originally Posted by mister c

Could always go to basics & remember your CBT.
We used to tell our students Oil your chain approximately every 200 miles, or weekly whichever came sooner. And use a good quality chain lube.
I use old engine oil & a toothbrush normally once a week, cant say that I have ever cleaned a chain in the 30 years I've been riding

Bravo.
But you cant tell as they dont want to hear the cheap easy way.

Hey Spike. As they have all said that'll keep it going for a while.
However to everyone; this stuff i found to be dam good to spray on any rusting areas or for general protection.

http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk...-Sprays/Tech-7

Firstly, Thanks for all the replys and advice

Secondly, sorted... No fear Bengrr!, the bikes being well looked after!!

Well I had quite a good time clearing that up... Washed it clean. WD40'd it, ACF'd it then used a really good Motul Lube recommended by the helpful people at Hallens Cambridge. No Rust, it just rubbed off... Lesson now learned.

Now have a nice smoothly running and well lubes chain... Magic