Which chain lube (or just oil?) - SV650.org

22-04-13, 10:06 PM

Apologies if this has been posted before but i did a quick search and didnt find it.

Im wondering if chain lube is really worth the cash? Ive had a £15 spray jobbie of PDL thats almost empty now, probably used up over the best part of a year but probably sub 2000 miles. I think thats seems pretty poor value for monye to me, i ride in all weathers but there are times ill clean it, lube it and go for 80 miles in the rain and its looking rusty again. I dont want to fit a scottolier as this bike will be sold in august(although i think im leaning there for the gsxr that ill have in aug)
I know some people use gear oil or engine oil, so i wondered if this is reccomended?

DJ123 · 22-04-13, 10:14 PM

I use this, or it is something similar. Costs about £3. http://www.carlube.co.uk/index.cfm?product=125

My chain is lubed every 300 miles or so, and cleaned every 1200 miles.

Nobbylad · 22-04-13, 10:17 PM

I use old engine oil from oil changes mixed with cheapo chainsaw oil, fed through my Scottoiler.

maviczap · 23-04-13, 05:40 AM

i use castrol chain wax which i get from halfrauds.

was one of Ride magazines recommended buys.

nowhere near as expensive as your stuff

stays on well, with minimum fling

23-04-13, 06:23 AM

Chainsaw oil mixed in to give it anti fling? I have heard the castrol is good, do you get it for £10?

23-04-13, 08:03 AM

I like Wurth Dry Chain Lube. Not exactly cheap, but does the job without flinging all over your back wheel and surrounding area. Get reasonable life out of chains with it too.

Fallout · 23-04-13, 08:31 AM

I used to use wurth dry lube but tried their chain wax a while back. I found the wax can lasts twice as long and is easier to apply. Maybe leaves some visible residue on the chain, but who cares? Chain vanity is pretty silly imo!

NTECUK · 23-04-13, 08:35 AM

Just Fit an automatic oiler and let your chain"Live Long and Prosper".

yorkie_chris · 23-04-13, 09:14 AM

Best stuff is the castrol "racing" one in the green can... don't like waxes and dry lubes.

In fact... scottoiler and old engine oil... no messing...

maviczap · 23-04-13, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobbylad

I use old engine oil from oil changes mixed with cheapo chainsaw oil, fed through my Scottoiler.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NTECUK

Just Fit an automatic oiler and let your chain"Live Long and Prosper".

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Best stuff is the castrol "racing" one in the green can... don't like waxes and dry lubes.

In fact... scottoiler and old engine oil... no messing...

He doesn't want to fit a Scottoiler as he's selling it in August, its in the OP

22-04-13, 10:06 PM	#1
stuR Guest Posts: n/a	Which chain lube (or just oil?) Apologies if this has been posted before but i did a quick search and didnt find it. Im wondering if chain lube is really worth the cash? Ive had a £15 spray jobbie of PDL thats almost empty now, probably used up over the best part of a year but probably sub 2000 miles. I think thats seems pretty poor value for monye to me, i ride in all weathers but there are times ill clean it, lube it and go for 80 miles in the rain and its looking rusty again. I dont want to fit a scottolier as this bike will be sold in august(although i think im leaning there for the gsxr that ill have in aug) I know some people use gear oil or engine oil, so i wondered if this is reccomended?

22-04-13, 10:14 PM	#2
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Which chain lube (or just oil??) I use this, or it is something similar. Costs about £3. http://www.carlube.co.uk/index.cfm?product=125 My chain is lubed every 300 miles or so, and cleaned every 1200 miles. __________________ BMW F800ST

22-04-13, 10:17 PM	#3
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: Which chain lube (or just oil??) I use old engine oil from oil changes mixed with cheapo chainsaw oil, fed through my Scottoiler.

23-04-13, 05:40 AM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Which chain lube (or just oil?) i use castrol chain wax which i get from halfrauds. was one of Ride magazines recommended buys. nowhere near as expensive as your stuff stays on well, with minimum fling __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

23-04-13, 06:23 AM	#5
stuR Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which chain lube (or just oil?) Chainsaw oil mixed in to give it anti fling? I have heard the castrol is good, do you get it for £10?

23-04-13, 08:03 AM	#6
Pricey12 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which chain lube (or just oil?) I like Wurth Dry Chain Lube. Not exactly cheap, but does the job without flinging all over your back wheel and surrounding area. Get reasonable life out of chains with it too.

23-04-13, 08:31 AM	#7
Fallout Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,983	Re: Which chain lube (or just oil?) I used to use wurth dry lube but tried their chain wax a while back. I found the wax can lasts twice as long and is easier to apply. Maybe leaves some visible residue on the chain, but who cares? Chain vanity is pretty silly imo! __________________ MotoGoLoco - You knows it The Shed - Suzuki GSX-R 750 K1 \| Triumph Tiger 1050 K6 Fallout Bikes (VLogs, Tutorials, Bike Vids) Fallout Breakbeat (My Music)

23-04-13, 08:35 AM	#8
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Which chain lube (or just oil?) Just Fit an automatic oiler and let your chain"Live Long and Prosper". __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

23-04-13, 09:14 AM	#9
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Which chain lube (or just oil?) Best stuff is the castrol "racing" one in the green can... don't like waxes and dry lubes. In fact... scottoiler and old engine oil... no messing... __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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