OIL! Thread

[T__]

Chain oil that is__

 

OK, now that I have everyone’s attention what are all you chain runners using for chain lube & why? Or none at all as some do?

 

I’m getting tried of cleaning my rear wheel & engine cases in the chain area..

 

Lets hear some long tried & true concoctions- or modern marvels.. Then why you use them/it..

 

I know a BMW shaft drive site isn’t the best place to look but lots of you guys have chain slinging second bikes..

 

Twisty

[mrduck]

On the O-ring chains all that's needed is a good wipe down with WD-40 as the lube is trapped inside the seals. But DO NOT spray the chain with your pressure washer as that forces water inside past the seal.

Been doing this for years on dirt bikes and have found no unusual wear.

 

My cheap advice for the day

[eddd]

I like Bel Ray Super Clean Chain Lube. It is a spray that kind of looks like white lithium grease after it is applied. It doesn't sling off, and you can tell where you've applied it. It seems to last quite a while too. I always applied it when the chain was warm from use.

[smiller]

O-ring chains don't need any internal lubrication... unless you screw them up with some lubricant that damages the o-ring, or slips by them to contaminate the internal grease. It's not hard to damage an o-ring chain with good intentions.

 

The main lubrication issue with modern chains is to simply prevent external rust and maybe provide some small amount of lube between the rollers and sprocket. The problem with the latter requirement is that wet lubes attract grit and may end up doing more harm than good. Many here (including myself) have been using the DuPont Teflon spray-on lubricant that can be found at most Ace and Lowes hardware stores. This provides a dry-film that accomplishes both purposes without attracting dirt (or creating the mess that typical chain lubes leave on your swingarn, wheel, countershaft area, and just aboiut everywhere else in the vicinity.) A light spray every 500 miles or so seems to work great (sprays on wet and then the carrier rapidly evaporates to leave a dry fiim.) So far I'm a believer but it will probably take another year or two to know for sure.

[steveknapp]

Amsoil HD metal protector.

 

When dry it's nearly solid. Won't fling off.

 

WD40-type lubes would be my 2nd choice.

[Boffin]

All my chain drive bikes get A Scottoiler fitted. Properly setup they do not chuck oil everywhere but they do keep the chain optimally lubed at all times. My Triumph Trophy 1200 did 15,000 mile without me needing to adjust the chain. The dealer may have tweaked it during service but if they did it did not appear on the paperwork. I checked the chain weekly and it never exceeded normal adjustment spec in all that time.

 

No affiliation etc.

 

Andy

[Mister Tee]

This stuff is the absolute shizz.

 

http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-chain-lube/dupont-teflon-chain-lube.htm

 

I've been using it on the Gix for the last 22,000 miles after I replaced the first chain, and I haven't had to adjust the chain yet. There is no fling, and it cleans as well as lubes. I only clean the chain with kerosene maybe once ever four or five lubes. Lasts longer than wet chain lubes and chain wax too.

[smiller]

This stuff is the absolute shizz.

 

http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-chain-lube/dupont-teflon-chain-lube.htm

Yeah, that's exactly what I was referring to in my earlier post.

[steveknapp]

I had a scottoiler on my Triumph as well. I could never get it adjusted right, temps vary the oil viscosity. I always had goo on my saddlebags.

 

In then end, my friend Drew did nothing to his chain at all, lasted a good long time.

[Bob_Minor]

When I had an F650 I attended a Chain Gang seminar at the National Rally in Spokane. The guy giving the seminar was a founder of the Chain Gang Club and had ridden these bikes since they were introduced. He claimed to get OVER 40,000 miles per chain by treating his premium o-ring chain at every gas stop with.....ATF. His argument was that it didn't attract dirt and was easy to clean with the wipe of a rag. Soon after this I replaced my chain and sprockets and used ATF on the new chain. I sold the bike about 5000 miles later but during that time the only time I ever adjusted the chain was in the first 500 miles.

[smiller]

In then end, my friend Drew did nothing to his chain at all, lasted a good long time.

Aw c'mon, tests with controls are no fun...

[Mister Tee]

This stuff is the absolute shizz.

 

http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-chain-lube/dupont-teflon-chain-lube.htm

Yeah, that's exactly what I was referring to in my earlier post.

 

My bad, I see it now. Then I second it!

[T__]

Thanks to all who responded.. It looks like I have a new product to try.. That stuff looks to be just what I am looking for.. Aren't these web sites great?

 

Twisty

[Rinkydink]

I was always more concerned with when I lubed the chain. Always after a long ride with the chain "warm" and the goo would seep right in. The trick is to apply it on the inside of the chain and not to use too much. I use Bel-Ray chain wax but any similar product should be just fine. Of course YMMV.

[rob1100r]

O-ring chains don't need any internal lubrication... unless you screw them up with some lubricant that damages the o-ring, or slips by them to contaminate the internal grease. It's not hard to damage an o-ring chain with good intentions.

 

The main lubrication issue with modern chains is to simply prevent external rust and maybe provide some small amount of lube between the rollers and sprocket. The problem with the latter requirement is that wet lubes attract grit and may end up doing more harm than good. Many here (including myself) have been using the DuPont Teflon spray-on lubricant that can be found at most Ace and Lowes hardware stores. This provides a dry-film that accomplishes both purposes without attracting dirt (or creating the mess that typical chain lubes leave on your swingarn, wheel, countershaft area, and just aboiut everywhere else in the vicinity.) A light spray every 500 miles or so seems to work great (sprays on wet and then the carrier rapidly evaporates to leave a dry fiim.) So far I'm a believer but it will probably take another year or two to know for sure.

 

Yeah, what he said! Minimal amount of teflon spray, if any with an O-ring chain and forgetaboutit! I use some Teflon spray on my mountain-bike chain and derailleurs, works great, attracts little if any dirt.