Chain oil - cheap! - SV650.org

muzikill · 31-05-07, 06:39 PM

My mate has a chainsaw for cutting down trees and i happened upon him oiling the chain, now this stuffs 3 quid for 2.5L - 3L in a normal anti freeze type container and looks, feels and smells exactly the same as 'bike chain oil'
The only problem is that it cannot be sprayed straight away

Can this be used?

If so all you have to do is put it in a large 'spray' bottle to use it
And you could put some in a smaller bottle to put under the seat for use on long journeys

Just head along to a local tool merchants and check this stuff out.

SoulKiss · 31-05-07, 07:54 PM

Just keep and use the stuff you empty out of your engine when you change that oil.

That way its free

Biker Biggles · 31-05-07, 08:14 PM

Quite right.
Recycle it.

Spiderman · 31-05-07, 08:20 PM

Yup, what they both said.

Obviously flings off more than lube made specificaly for the job so you gotta apply it a bit more frequently but i do use my old engine oil on my chain after ive given it a good clean.

31-05-07, 08:48 PM

Ha, everybody be wasting opportunity here! You Englisdh people be like your chips. When oil no longer good for fry, use on chain! Cant be more cost effective than this surely?

31-05-07, 09:11 PM

"recycled" engine oil will seem like superglue when compared to the fling of chainsaw oil, you should see the way it flings off the guide bar. If you do use it please, please take it easy to see how you get on before pushing the bike too hard. Don't want to read about another 'off' on the forum.

01-06-07, 10:07 AM

One of my mechanic once try Oil of Ulay. He said not work too good for chain but it smell nice and be very soft.IHTH.

01-06-07, 10:10 AM

My back wheel is black from scotoiler oil... what the hell is engine oil going to be like.

northwind · 01-06-07, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grinch

My back wheel is black from scotoiler oil... what the hell is engine oil going to be like.

How much more black? None. None more black.

01-06-07, 04:23 PM

For real budget conscious peoples a great opportunity should not be overlook. Provided free is ear wax which can be collected over a period of time and apply generally to chain. Likely to have extremely "low fling" qualities I thinking?

31-05-07, 06:39 PM	#1
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Chain oil - cheap! My mate has a chainsaw for cutting down trees and i happened upon him oiling the chain, now this stuffs 3 quid for 2.5L - 3L in a normal anti freeze type container and looks, feels and smells exactly the same as 'bike chain oil' The only problem is that it cannot be sprayed straight away Can this be used? If so all you have to do is put it in a large 'spray' bottle to use it And you could put some in a smaller bottle to put under the seat for use on long journeys Just head along to a local tool merchants and check this stuff out. __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

31-05-07, 07:54 PM	#2
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31-05-07, 08:14 PM	#3
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Chain oil - cheap! Quite right. Recycle it. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

31-05-07, 08:20 PM	#4
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31-05-07, 08:48 PM	#5
Pedrosa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chain oil - cheap! Ha, everybody be wasting opportunity here! You Englisdh people be like your chips. When oil no longer good for fry, use on chain! Cant be more cost effective than this surely?

31-05-07, 09:11 PM	#6
carlos Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chain oil - cheap! "recycled" engine oil will seem like superglue when compared to the fling of chainsaw oil, you should see the way it flings off the guide bar. If you do use it please, please take it easy to see how you get on before pushing the bike too hard. Don't want to read about another 'off' on the forum.

01-06-07, 10:07 AM	#7
Pedrosa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chain oil - cheap! One of my mechanic once try Oil of Ulay. He said not work too good for chain but it smell nice and be very soft.IHTH.

01-06-07, 10:10 AM	#8
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chain oil - cheap! My back wheel is black from scotoiler oil... what the hell is engine oil going to be like.

01-06-07, 04:23 PM	#10
Pedrosa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chain oil - cheap! For real budget conscious peoples a great opportunity should not be overlook. Provided free is ear wax which can be collected over a period of time and apply generally to chain. Likely to have extremely "low fling" qualities I thinking?

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