New tyre and chain

[crazywestcoast]

got my self a new tyre and chain first time for me wellll the tyre is nice dunlop sport max.. chain lube from chain coverd the side of my tyre and the fact that the roads were wet diddnt help

[jaffaonajappa]

got my self a new tyre and chain first time for me wellll the tyre is nice dunlop sport max.. chain lube from chain coverd the side of my tyre and the fact that the roads were wet diddnt help

Ewwww, brand new tyre, oil on it from the chain.....auckland roads are wet and slippery today. Thats a recipe for disaster.

Hope the bike shop explained the need to take it easy till the new tyre is scrubbed in. Did they lube the chain, or did you? If the shop did it....name them.

Take it easy on that 250 chap.

And welcome to KB!!

[AllanB]

If it was done by a shop there is no excuse for chain lube on the tyre.

Tip for when you do it yourself - if you are using a spray can lube grab a bit of A4 sized card and put a bend in it at about a third of the length - you'll be able to then flick the card under and up the back of the chain and lube away - the card will catch any over-spray above and below the chain and keep it off your tyres.

[crazywestcoast]

Ewwww, brand new tyre, oil on it from the chain.....auckland roads are wet and slippery today. Thats a recipe for disaster.

Hope the bike shop explained the need to take it easy till the new tyre is scrubbed in. Did they lube the chain, or did you? If the shop did it....name them.

Take it easy on that 250 chap.

And welcome to KB!!

cycle treads did it the guy who did the work told me bout the new tyre dangers
but when he got the chain off the shelf it was swimming in a grease like lube thought to my self they know what they doin it will be all gud NOT plus his attitude was :tugger: think i will take a crack at it myself next time

[crazywestcoast]

If it was done by a shop there is no excuse for chain lube on the tyre.

Tip for when you do it yourself - if you are using a spray can lube grab a bit of A4 sized card and put a bend in it at about a third of the length - you'll be able to then flick the card under and up the back of the chain and lube away - the card will catch any over-spray above and below the chain and keep it off your tyres.

will keep that in mind thanx mate :2thumbsup

[jaffaonajappa]

Hmmm, that is Very unusual. that shop probably changes more tyres and chain/sprockets than any other... they know their stuff. Usually.
Not sure how much oil spun off onto the tyre....but importantly, did you make it home in 1 piece? Any damage?

[crazywestcoast]

Hmmm, that is Very unusual. that shop probably changes more tyres and chain/sprockets than any other... they know their stuff. Usually.
Not sure how much oil spun off onto the tyre....but importantly, did you make it home in 1 piece? Any damage?

yep just a bit light in rear

[Captain_Salty]

If it was done by a shop there is no excuse for chain lube on the tyre.

Tip for when you do it yourself - if you are using a spray can lube grab a bit of A4 sized card and put a bend in it at about a third of the length - you'll be able to then flick the card under and up the back of the chain and lube away - the card will catch any over-spray above and below the chain and keep it off your tyres.

and if it's on the centre stand spin the tyre/chain a few times to try and flick off any excess.
Question: if you do get chain lube or oil on the tyre, is it ok to clean off with kero?

[jaffaonajappa]

Question: if you do get chain lube or oil on the tyre, is it ok to clean off with kero?

I wouldnt....kero on my rubber...no ty.
Just wipe it off with a rag.....again can do this on centrestand in gear....hold the rag and slowly increase pressure.

[Beren]

Good tip about the Card :) I had very poor service from cycletreads about three weeks ago - went in to get a quote on a tyre and was standing at the desk waiting for 15-20 minutes. Went to the Suzuki guy down in Helensville instead, he's just taken the place over and is very keen to be as helpful as possible - his mechanic seems to know his stuff as well. They are mainly a dirt bike garage but seem pretty good...