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23-05-05, 07:26 PM | #1 |
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Chain Lube
Hi, just bought an 01 650s, lovely yellow, with lowers, love at first sight!!
I have a chain question, the owners book says do not use commersal chain lube as it buggers the chain, sounds a bit odd. considering a Loobeman, or a scotoiler, or just stick to tins of spray,any advise, please. |
23-05-05, 07:31 PM | #2 |
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well done Fred-
good choice - hope u r v v happy with her not sure about the chain thing- cloggsy or rictus will tell u soon no doubt- or Jonboy-- all I can say is IMHO u need some candy grand blue nd get her the best colour- ortherwise she is fine ride safe
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23-05-05, 08:10 PM | #3 |
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Use any spray chain lube that is suitable for 'O' ring chains, in practice this is all of them, I can't remember the last time I even saw a spray that wasn't sutable so you needn't be unduly cautious.
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23-05-05, 08:13 PM | #4 | |
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I've used lots and have come to the decision that sticky chain lubes simply gather dirt and grit and grind away at your chain and cause premature wear (regardless of what the manufacturer tells you). Wiping engine oil over the chain every time you ride it works fine but gives a lot of "fling" as does a chain oiler, though this is probably the most efficient way of lubing your chain you can use. The best dry lube I've found is Wurth "High Performance Chain Lube" which is wax based but doesn't leave unsightly white wax everywhere and has zero fling and seems to do an excellent job - well worth trying: http://www.wurthshop.co.uk . |
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Mine came with a scottoiler fitted. Works fine and can be tucked away nicely in the gap between the rear panel and the pillion underseat compartment. PM me with email address and I'll send a couple of pics of it installed if you like. As stated above, you get a few spots on your wheel from the fling-off (Drip rate can be adjusted if you get too much fling-off), but as long as you've got oil in it you can relax knowing your chain's looked after. It has a well oiled look all the time. I think you can get em for about £65 if you shop around. |
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23-05-05, 09:56 PM | #6 |
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thanks for all info, first post and loads of help, great site, keep it up
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24-05-05, 07:56 PM | #7 | |
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I have opted for a loobman now. I would go for a Scottoiler if I wasn't on a budget (aka having a mortgage). It's a good feeling knowing your chain is being lubed as you ride. |
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25-05-05, 11:14 AM | #8 |
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I use Kal-Guard chain kote. Been round the houses with chain lubes and it's pretty much down to personal preference. Dry lubes do let the chain rust, waxes are messy, grease types (Chain-kote) fling! Oilers are best value for money and performance. Over to you mate!
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The Wurth dry lube is wax based but for me works extremely well, you just need to apply it more often than an oil based sticky lube which of course is more expensive, but something I'm prepared to put up with as I rather like the product. Quote:
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25-05-05, 11:29 AM | #10 |
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I've got a loobman too.. what loob do you uses.. as I've been using engine oil but its a bit to runny. I was just trying 1 part 'can' loob to 8 part oil to thicken it up but now my bike is mashed up.
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