Manawatu Rant n Rave

**sinfull** · 17th July 2008, 08:58

Originally Posted by chanceyy

will actually wax my chain correctly now too

Wax ya chain ?? hehe awww true they prolly do need a bit of that now and then aye !

**Owl** · 17th July 2008, 21:10

Originally Posted by chanceyy

I have been waxing it .. but not correctly

...

Let me guess..................Cold?

**chanceyy** · 17th July 2008, 22:20

Originally Posted by Ferris

Let me guess..................Cold?

.. guess again

I always waxed after I got home from a ride ..

gawd that sounds so dodgy ..

.. talking about the chain still uh huh really

**Owl** · 17th July 2008, 22:50

Originally Posted by chanceyy

.. guess again

I always waxed after I got home from a ride ..

gawd that sounds so dodgy ..

.. talking about the chain still uh huh really

I don't think I want to guess anymore!

**chanceyy** · 17th July 2008, 22:53

Originally Posted by Ferris

I don't think I want to guess anymore!

well can not say I blame you actually ...

However we learned that depending if you are using chain wax or oil the correct way/place to apply it

**cowboyz** · 18th July 2008, 07:17

got me wondering if I been doing it right now?

It is right in front of the rear sprocket on the bottom of chain right?

I need a woman to tell me where the spot is...................

**sinfull** · 18th July 2008, 07:32

Originally Posted by cowboyz

got me wondering if I been doing it right now?

It is right in front of the rear sprocket on the bottom of chain right?

I need a woman to tell me where the spot is...................

And i thought i had problems lol but know what ya mean with what ya saying but in saying that i mean does absolutely drowning it in wax work !

Used to do me chains in Enzis compound (had a few large tins of it) Thick as candle wax it was ! Heat it up over a bunson burner till the grease melts (Real low temp to melt) and dunk the chain in hang it over the tin to drip and once it cooled whack it back on the bike ! Had a little bit of splatter but not serious enought to be a danger !
But of course i'm lazy now and a spray can of wax does it for me !

**mowgli** · 18th July 2008, 07:43

Originally Posted by chanceyy

.. guess again

I always waxed after I got home from a ride ..

Originally Posted by cowboyz

got me wondering if I been doing it right now?

I'll bet you were only waxing one side of the chain

Here's how I do it.

I cut a 6" long, chain-wide slot in a cardboard box flap. With the bike on a paddock stand, slip the cardboard slot over the rear of the rear sprocket and trim the flap so that it isn't rubbing the tire. Spray the outside of the chain as it passes the slot while spinning the wheel.

Next use the other end of the cardboard flap and stick it behind the chain, below the swing arm and in front of the tire. Again spin the wheel while spraying the inside of the chain from above.

The purpose of the cardboard flap is to prevent over spray contaminating or otherwise dirtying the bike (esp tires). I tuck the cardboard flap in the side of the garage for next time and replace when it gets too floppy or too dirty.

Thanks to BuckBuckNo1 (where is Guy these days?) for providing me with the beer box idea that lead to this method.

**mowgli** · 18th July 2008, 07:46

Originally Posted by sinfull

Used to do me chains in Enzis compound (had a few large tins of it) Thick as candle wax it was ! Heat it up over a bunson burner till the grease melts (Real low temp to melt) and dunk the chain in hang it over the tin to drip and once it cooled whack it back on the bike !

I used to do the same thing with my trail bike only I used chassis grease. I've never gone to that much trouble with a road bike though. Married now with kids = less time on my hands .... let's face it I'm growing older and lazier.

**sinfull** · 18th July 2008, 08:02

Originally Posted by mowgli

I used to do the same thing with my trail bike only I used chassis grease. I've never gone to that much trouble with a road bike though. Married now with kids = less time on my hands .... let's face it I'm growing older and lazier.

Brings to mind a good point ! I have no idea as to what life expectancy is for me chains ! When should ya look at replacing the buggars ?
Had one disintegrate on my sporty once, three pieces grrrr ! Lucky i found me a friendly cocky in the back blocks of ekatahuna who found a few joining links from his mates and spot welded it back together for me lol Number eight wired me home via napier where i grabbed another O ring chain off the 61 (no shops open during xmas period)
Was a bad ride that one lol mrs and i went away for a week mmm chain, then weather packed in going up east cape, we got washed out of the tent, so cut accross to the west and it packed in there too ! spent two nights freezing and thought screw it and did a 5 hour dash home, onle to get a dangerous ticket in the mail ! (some cop in a booze ambo saw an overtake and took offence) Had to plead not guilty to get it dropped to careless !

**mowgli** · 18th July 2008, 08:11

Originally Posted by sinfull

Brings to mind a good point ! I have no idea as to what life expectancy is for me chains ! When should ya look at replacing the buggars ?

Grab a link near the back of the rear sprocket and try to pull it off the sprocket. If the chain lifts more than a few mm then either it's stretched or the sprocket is getting worn. In my experience chain life depends almost entirely on how well you look after them. Trail riding is very dirty hence the extreme measures taken to service the chain.

**chanceyy** · 18th July 2008, 10:47

Originally Posted by cowboyz

got me wondering if I been doing it right now?

It is right in front of the rear sprocket on the bottom of chain right?

I need a woman to tell me where the spot is...................

if your using chain lube yes .. if your using wax no

Originally Posted by Dooly

She does'nt read here.

Maybe I should log out on the pooter at home.........

that might be wise or the

might be coming your way

Originally Posted by mowgli

I'll bet you were only waxing one side of the chain

nope was waxing both sides .. just not in the correct place ...

**chanceyy** · 18th July 2008, 10:51

Originally Posted by sinfull

Brings to mind a good point ! I have no idea as to what life expectancy is for me chains ! When should ya look at replacing the buggars ?

there should be 15-20mm of slack play although some of the dirt/ adventure bikes may have slightly more due to amount of travel in the swingarm, & replacing the sprocket & chains depends on how well you look after them & if the rubber perishes between the o links. Some bikes will get approx 8,000ks while others will get 15,000 fitting & using a scott oiler will increase the durability of your chain

does it sound like I learned something

**sinfull** · 18th July 2008, 11:16

Originally Posted by chanceyy

there should be 15-20mm of slack play although some of the dirt/ adventure bikes may have slightly more due to amount of travel in the swingarm, & replacing the sprocket & chains depends on how well you look after them & if the rubber perishes between the o links. Some bikes will get approx 8,000ks while others will get 15,000 fitting & using a scott oiler will increase the durability of your chain

does it sound like I learned something

Jesus so i am pushing the boundaries at 25 k mmmm thank god that bikes being sold/traded lol sounds like its due for money to be spent on it !yuckkkkkk