Chain lube?

[marco77]

I have just had my Hyosung 250 Aquila in for service and all was good no problems at all i was told to remember and lube my chain due to the wet weather etc i was about to have a look online and order one is there any that are better suited for my bike any help on this is apprecited.

Thanks again

Marco

[Spearfish]

Freshly squeezed penguin oil is the best.

[marco77]

Must try that yeah

[Katman]

Brand name - Maxima.

Better than chain lube for road bikes.

[bogan]

Brand name - Maxima.

Better than chain lube for road bikes.

used to use that, but even better is the Teflon stuff, sprays on wet then goes dry so it doesn't pick up dust

[marco77]

Thanks very much for that i will try and order it now online from an Auckland retailer i take it most bike shops will stock this yes ???? i wasnt sure if a wax or spray was going to work better for me.

[marco77]

i see some comments in reviews that wax clogs up with crap and the spray is better now am confused what to opt for

[oracle]

I was recommended motul (feeling old cause I can't remember who by) and have used that and really like it

http://motomail.co.nz/estore/style/moclroad400.aspx

[Lurch]

http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/sty...lsxwax383.aspx

This stuff is the shizz. Available all over the place.

[Katman]

i see some comments in reviews that wax clogs up with crap and the spray is better now am confused what to opt for

Don't over think things.

A few things to bear in mind.......

Lube your chain at the end of your ride when the chain is warm. It will be ready to go for the next ride.

Lube your chain often with a small amount rather than rarely with a copious amount.

[geoffm]

If you are planning todo any major miles, get a Scottoielr (or one of the various alternatives). Pays for itself with convenince andlonger chain life.I have one on the SV and havehad them on a number of bikes in the apst.The RD and RG just get Castrol chain lube from Supercheap every ride.

[The Lone Rider]

My own maintenance consists of every 1000K I put the bike up on a lift, put the bike in neutral, rotate the rear wheel while holding a rag on the chain, and repeat until the chain is fairly clean.

I then turn on the bike, with it in first gear, and using a long nozzle, spray castrol chain oil on the chain as it rotates. Down the middle, and both sides. I then let it run awhile, then give another light spray.

[DrunkenMistake]

My own maintenance consists of every 1000K I put the bike up on a lift, put the bike in neutral, rotate the rear wheel while holding a rag on the chain, and repeat until the chain is fairly clean.

I then turn on the bike, with it in first gear, and using a long nozzle, spray castrol chain oil on the chain as it rotates. Down the middle, and both sides. I then let it run awhile, then give another light spray.

Yip if you can take the chain off, take it off and soak it in kerosene.

and MAKE SURE your fingers are NOWHERE near the chain while its moving, or youll be known as 2 finger Freedy.

[p.dath]

i see some comments in reviews that wax clogs up with crap and the spray is better now am confused what to opt for

They contain a solvent that evaporates with heat and then sets onto the chain. Hence the need to apply them to a warm chain.

A lot of the time when people have trouble with clogging or flicking it is because they apply it to a cold chain and then go riding (wrong way around).

Also make sure you wipe off any excess after applying it. It doesn't need to be applied so thickly that it is making a mess all over the floor because it is running off.

Typically I use it every time I fill up my tank (to give you an idea of how often), after I come back from a ride.

[Grubber]

http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/sty...lsxwax383.aspx

This stuff is the shizz. Available all over the place.

Iv'e used that stuff and yea it's pretty damn good to be fair. Bugger all, if any, fling of it.