Chain lube. What is best?

**Evilelmo** · 25th January 2011, 17:45

thanks guy ill take the oil just not the pig fat... we will leave that till another time me thinks...

**neels** · 25th January 2011, 18:57

Originally Posted by BuzzardNZ

yes, it flicks up on the exhaust and makes my SV smell like a BBQ as I pass by.

Mmmmm, BBQ.

Actually, I think I'd go with bacon grease myself.

Mmmmm, bacon.

Just got a new chain and sprockets on my bike, asked the guy who fitted them (because I'm to lazy to do it myself) what chainlube to use, his answer was;

Anything that comes in an aerosol can is good.

**Hiflyer** · 28th January 2011, 16:49

Originally Posted by neels

Anything that comes in an aerosol can is good.

Hmmm don't know what to think of that. I have ahad 250's for a long time (compared to others) and the small/weak chain they come with needs a bit more care than the fat, durable chain that bigger bikes have (IMHO)

I just get the most expensive I can find.

Wax is more of a bitch to put on but is safer (ie doesn'tfling out onto tyres and the underside of the tail, whatever the feck that's called)

**p.dath** · 29th January 2011, 10:18

Originally Posted by Hiflyer

Wax is more of a bitch to put on but is safer (ie doesn'tfling out onto tyres and the underside of the tail, whatever the feck that's called)

No lube should be flicking off onto your tyres. You do need to give the chain a wipe after applying it to remove excess lube - which prevents getting the excess on your tyres - and it should be applied to a warm chain, so that the solvent evaporates leaving just the sticky lube on the chain.

**Evilelmo** · 3rd February 2011, 09:06

cheers guys well i got given some wax and some wax degreser so i shall use it and see how it goes thanks for all ur input... if this dosnt work i shall go back to the trusty old lube but my mate swears by this wax so ill try it always have an open mind right....

**TimeOut** · 3rd February 2011, 18:39

Originally Posted by Evilelmo

cheers guys well i got given some wax and some wax degreser so i shall use it and see how it goes thanks for all ur input... if this dosnt work i shall go back to the trusty old lube but my mate swears by this wax so ill try it always have an open mind right....

Make sure the degreaser won't harm the "O" rings (if your chain has them)
Kerosene is best

**Evilelmo** · 5th February 2011, 15:19

it says safe with O ring chains so im taking it as safe with it but will let u guys know if my chain falls to bits

**Owl** · 5th February 2011, 19:30

I like Prolan (liquid heavy). Pays to start with a clean chain, as it doesn't particularly like existing lubes. As a marine grade metal protectant, it protects against corrosion better than any chain lube.

It can be applied to a cold chain, dries like wax, doesn't build up in the front sprocket cover, great for cleaning chain, lasts about 700km and it's rather cheap.

**ttmadness** · 7th February 2011, 20:23

heye guys.... does anyone know if shell bearing grease will do the job for a bike chain?

Cheers

**p.dath** · 8th February 2011, 07:29

Originally Posted by ttmadness

heye guys.... does anyone know if shell bearing grease will do the job for a bike chain?

Cheers

Personally, I wouldn't bother with a lubricant designed for a completely different purpose. Chain lube/wax only costs $25 - a tank of petrol. And a chain costs ... well a shit load more.

**racefactory** · 8th February 2011, 12:06

Originally Posted by p.dath

Personally, I wouldn't bother with a lubricant designed for a completely different purpose. Chain lube/wax only costs $25 - a tank of petrol. And a chain costs ... well a shit load more.

poor students dont think like that

**sgtp** · 12th April 2011, 16:32

This FAQ for the 250 ninja says gear oil and a paintbrush is just as good as the expensive can of spray-lube.

Gear oil
The o-rings on the chain are designed to keep dirt, water (and chain lube) out of the real working joints of the links. The o-rings seal in the assembly grease for the life of the chain.

It's very simple to do what Kawasaki instructs in the Owners Manual. Put the bike up on the center stand every 1000 miles or so and coat each joint of the chain with ordinary 90 or 85w/140 gear oil, using a small paint brush. You can buy the oil by the quart at auto parts stores. This heavy oil penetrates into the rollers but does not fly off (much). It normally won't get on the tire. This method is very cheap.

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_oft...se_to_do_so%3F

**mikemike104** · 12th April 2011, 16:42

I agree with that (^) personally.

**george formby** · 12th April 2011, 17:07

Originally Posted by sgtp

This FAQ for the 250 ninja says gear oil and a paintbrush is just as good as the expensive can of spray-lube.

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_oft...se_to_do_so%3F

I used gear oil for years, trick is, a little & often. Do it after a ride & put some newspaper under the chain overnight to catch any wee drips. It pays to give the chain a wipe with a suitable pre-oiled rag to stop the fling.