Chain lube recommendations?

[Angel_of_Metal]

Hey all

Just gave my chain a good lubin' up, however the lube I use is a real fuckin pain (Bel Ray Blu Tac) because it gets everywhere and is a real bitch to clean off. End result being that even though I was indeed careful, I need to now wash the rear tire and swing arm. Kinda getting over it now, so am wondering if there is another lube out there I can use that isn't such a nuisance to clean up after?


And before anyone says it, when I said chain, I really did mean bike chain so minds outta the gutter!

[Tazz]

Pixie Oiler.

Scottoiler.

Loobman.

Spray on wax, teflon etc.

[husaberg]

I won't add a comment....
i will just say its killing me not too
As you were.

Point to remember is what part of the chain you are a lubing lube the rollers not the side plates.
so it should be only aimed at the top and bottom of the chain while spinning the chain around.
I use a product by a French company called Total.
i laughed when a friend raved about it and how great it was.
but they were right its cleans the chain and drys to a waxy finish.
I think Total was previously called Agip.


http://www.totaloilsolutions.co.nz/o...ion/hydraulic/

[swbarnett]

According to George from Motorcycle Doctors Spectro Golden is the stuff to use. It has to be used properly though. Make sure the chain is hot (10 minute ride is enough) and apply only to the top of the bottom line of chain just in front of the rear sprocket while turning the rear wheel forward. Then leave for at least 15 minutes to soak in.

It can be found here: http://www.motozone.co.nz/products/o...n-spectro.aspx

If anyone knows of a source for larger cans I'd like to hear of it.

[nzspokes]

Scott oiler. Use the scott oil. Tiz a great thing.

[Tazz]

Sounds similar to this stuff I was eyeing up yesterday.

http://www.mechs.co.nz/mlr-chain-lub...an-p-4085.html

Another oiler I like the look of and forgot about is the TUTORO Chain Oiler. Seems well priced and simple enough to bring with you to your next bike/s without farking around drilling or wiring things again.

Also....on the scotoiler front... it's a vacuum one, but looks like it might go cheap enough.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=666471107

[caspernz]

Hey all

Just gave my chain a good lubin' up, however the lube I use is a real fuckin pain (Bel Ray Blu Tac) because it gets everywhere and is a real bitch to clean off. End result being that even though I was indeed careful, I need to now wash the rear tire and swing arm. Kinda getting over it now, so am wondering if there is another lube out there I can use that isn't such a nuisance to clean up after?


And before anyone says it, when I said chain, I really did mean bike chain so minds outta the gutter!

Use less product, apply at the end of a ride to a hot chain for starters, then wipe off excess. Cleanup is with kero and a brush, if that takes longer than 10 minutes you're doing it wrong, bit like sex.

Or get serious and do the Scottoiler thing.

Next best thing is the chain wax approach, which has already been mentioned on here.

[Akzle]

Cleanup is with kero and a brush, if that takes longer than 10 minutes you're doing it wrong, bit like sex.

i have NEVER had call for kero or a brush, before, during, or after sex...
10 minutes of clean up? please!
just wipe it on the curtains and leave...



OP? 10w30, in a tin-man oil-can. hot chain, centre stand the bitch, put it in first and while it's idling, oil the bitch, you're looking to get it 'twixt the plates, so basically two lines. once it starts throwing or dripping, that's enough.

[AllanB]

OP? 10w30, in a tin-man oil-can. hot chain, centre stand the bitch, put it in first and while it's idling, oil the bitch, you're looking to get it 'twixt the plates, so basically two lines. once it starts throwing or dripping, that's enough.

Ya knob, do you even own a bike? - oiling the chain in that manner is the easiest way to lose a finger or two.


I just this spray on stuff - comes with a straw that attaches so you can point the spray where you want it. Bloody excellent stuff, pricey but a can lasts bloody ages. Bike shop or Super Cheap.

A tip for spraying on is to take a piece of card about A4 in size fold it into a 'L' so you can slide in under and up the back of the chain - any overspray then goes on the card not your tyre etc.

[Akzle]

Ya knob, do you even own a bike? - oiling the chain in that manner is the easiest way to lose a finger or two.

youd have to be pretty fucking retarded to put your fingers in.

I havent lost any yet, tho a fuw brane thells. But only because i distill and drink the shit. Then piss in the tank, that shits better than avgas.
Rocol do a cheaper and good, thick, chainspray.

[slofox]

Rockoil Chain WAX (note the "wax" bit) has been fine for me. Got good life out of the chains I have used. And I am not that reliable on elapsed km's either...

[caspernz]

i have NEVER had call for kero or a brush, before, during, or after sex...
10 minutes of clean up? please!
just wipe it on the curtains and leave...

Oh yee of little or no imagination...

[skippa1]

Hey all

Just gave my chain a good lubin' up, however the lube I use is a real fuckin pain (Bel Ray Blu Tac) because it gets everywhere and is a real bitch to clean off. End result being that even though I was indeed careful, I need to now wash the rear tire and swing arm. Kinda getting over it now, so am wondering if there is another lube out there I can use that isn't such a nuisance to clean up after?


And before anyone says it, when I said chain, I really did mean bike chain so minds outta the gutter!

Get a belt drive

[Angel_of_Metal]

Get a belt drive

on a 250cc??

[husaberg]

Kawa used to do GPZ or was it Z250/305 one Plus the scooters are belt,CVT with a direct drive.
If you follow the advice re the hot oiling and don't have it to tight, keep the sprockets maintained in good order you will be fine.
Gee its bloody hard to avoid innuendo on this topic, but i am trying.