Good types of CHAIN LUBE?

[Usarka]

but I tend to do it after I've washed the bike,

Then you need to start using the 1-tonne chamois!

[Owl]

I used to like chain wax, but found it a pain having to warm up the chain or set it up directly after a ride. Also a shit to clean off.

I've since changed to synthetic lube after seeing the results from my mechanic and it works warm or cold. Repsol was awesome lube, but poor value for money, so I'm now using Motul synthetic lube (Road) and it works well. Over oiling will see it collect in the front sprocket cover and eventually drip on the ground, however it won't fling everywhere once set.

[Kendog]

Maxima chain wax is good.

+2, this is good stuff.

And always apply to a warm chain.

[pritch]

[QUOTE=p.dath;1129279528 Will have to change this to doing it after I have been for a ride.[/QUOTE]

Always a good plan.


I've tried three types of lube:

Castrol - I don't like, it's very dark in colour and very messy. The can sits unused on the bench, fading in the sun. I may find something else that needs lube, like my wheelbarrow, but that shit ain't going anywhere near my bike.

Motul - I like. It goes on almost clear and very runny but sets in seconds to a sticky finish. Might almost obviate the need to oil the chain while warm.

Silkolene Chain Gel - I use Silkolene two stroke oil in the moped, so thought I'd try this. It goes on as a grey foamy gel. It's supposed to keep a new chain looking new. I've only used it twice so the jury is still out.

At this stage though I'm still trying to adapt to not having a centre stand and I need to work on my application technique. I didn't miss the Scott Oiler when I had a centre stand, but now...

Unless the Silkolene turns out be be really wonderful I'd probably be looking at buying Motul again next time

[Usarka]

I'm using one of those "white" ones - Fuchs. I pronounce it fu-ks

I like it because I can say my chain is fuched.....

[dipshit]

Silkolene Chain Gel

This stuff has been my favourite for a while too. Hardly flings off at all.

[TimeOut]

I used to us the Motul synthetic really good.

Now using Inox no chukka chain lube, I like it a bit more dries to a wax but thins out when warm to give good lube, doesn't fling off.

[Ascott]

I have tried those "wax type" lubes, and they all flick off and build up a big lump of glugy crap infront of the engine sprocket. I now use electrical grade silicone spray when the chain is warm and run a paper towel around the outside of the chain to finish, it is as clean as a clean thing, and I believe it is the way and the light!
Al

[Donor]

...what's a chain?

[davebullet]

Can't afford a scottoiler? - try a loobman (www.loobman.co.uk). Cost me about NZD $47. It has a dual feed system (either side of rear sprocket). Give her a squeeze before you head off. I tend to do mine every 200kms (more or less) - just when the orings start to dry.

I get less fling than with the castrol can and more even coverage (since it oils as you ride).

Good thing is you can use any oil you like. I use chainsaw bar oil (doesn't seem to fly off) but needs to be applied more often. No big deal. A coulpe of seconds to squeeze the bottle and you are away.

I've had it on for about 1 month and it's been pretty good so far.

[CookMySock]

I use either some chain lube in a spray can - doesn't work very well and it smells like shit, or grab the grease gun with Amsoil grease and add a little bit of oil - works damn good but goes everywhere. Yuk.

Using grease/oil mix definitely makes the chain much smoother.

edit: chainsaw bar oil is also bloody good.

Steve

[BigOne]

Personally, I think that spraying gunk all over the chain is a waste of time.
I clean mine with kero (won't hurt the O-rings) then I use a small squeeze bottle with a thin tube to run light oil around the O-rings. Light oil wicks around the ring and into the space inside the roller bush easily.
Modern chains with O-rings (or better, X-rings) are designed to keep the lube INSIDE the chain that the manufacturer put there. When the rings fail, the chain runs dry and fails soon after. Who has experienced the "sudden" failure of an O-ring chain? This is why.
So, lubricating the O-rings extends the life of the rings and the chain.
Roller chains are designed to wrap sprockets with almost no friction except inside the chain, where the pins and bushes are permanently lubricated inside the O-rings. Therefore, covering the OUTSIDE of the chain and sprockets with gunk will only attract dust and crap, and fling off on the bike.
Expensive chain lubes are a great revenue scource for shops, and thats all.

[v8s&2wheels]

Cheers for all this guys. Given me lots to think about. looks like i might be trialing a few different types over the next few months.

[Idubbs]

[QUOTE=SPP;1129279577]
Dupont Multi-purpose Teflon Wax (chain saver). I've only started using this. Dries super fast to a dry wax. The chain needs to be warm otherwise the excess doesn't drip off and the wax builds up. If anybody has had a bung chain from this sing out.

Heard alot about this Dupont MP Teflon wax from overseas forums. Can you tell us where to buy this in NZ, SPP? Thx

[MaxCannon]

I just use chainsaw bar oil and a paintbrush to spread it over the chain.
I think it was $10 for a 1 litre bottle and thats lasted more than a year so far.

I used to go through a can of chain lube a month - anywhere from $15 - $25.

I think cleaning is more important, get the gunk off the chain so it doesn't wear out the O rings.

I've put about 10,000 kms on the Bandit since I got and the chain still looks new, was replaced roughly 3000kms before I got the bike.