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07-08-06, 10:39 AM
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I set mine to "1" these days
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07-08-06, 10:40 AM
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Yup... Ambient temp (and position of the reservoir, more importantly) also has a bigger effect on higher settings. A lot of curvy people have them mounted to the frame on the left hand side, perfect location, but it does warm up as the bike warms up- means if you set the flow at cold, it'll be too fast at warm.
Me, I set it based on how well lubed the chain is after a decent ride. No "one drop per second" or whatever.
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07-08-06, 10:43 AM
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I would rather have an oily wheel and a chain that last 25K+ miles...! You lot are just to anal when it comes to clean bikes
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07-08-06, 10:50 AM
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you are right Viney
in summer -even on setting 2 my swingarm is covered in gunk after just 100 miles.... |
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07-08-06, 10:54 AM
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Cheap engine oil(£5/£6 for 5L) and a paint brush is all you need. Every couple of days or if been riding in the wet. I don't do spray lubes.
Don't need to put it on a paddock stand each time you need to. Lift from right swingingarm with some cardboard between axle stand/piece of wood and the swinging arm to protect it. Good idea to tie the front brake lever back whilst doing it. I don't usually myself. 25K + miles. Got a scottoiler removed from one of my bikes sitting doing nothing. I keep thinking I'll put it on one day but don't really see the need. Cheers Ben
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07-08-06, 10:56 AM
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No need, exactly, it's just less effort
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07-08-06, 11:02 AM
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If it was spraying oil all over the back tyre it'd be a problem. Over the back wheel? Even if you want the bike spotless, 2 minutes on a rear paddock stand with some WD40 and a rag and the rear wheel is clean again. |
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07-08-06, 11:39 AM
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 id rather change my chain and sprock's every 6k that way the back of your sprocket always looks clean and i do like gold chains 
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07-08-06, 11:44 AM
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 You really have more money than sense.I have a gold chain, that is gold!! |
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07-08-06, 12:00 PM
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