I am sure that I will get a lot of non bike related responses.....
But I have a question about how often do you lube your chain?
- Everytime after you ride?
- After how many miles?
And what is the proper way to lube da chain?
I am sure that I will get a lot of non bike related responses.....
But I have a question about how often do you lube your chain?
- Everytime after you ride?
- After how many miles?
And what is the proper way to lube da chain?
"“Don’t have good ideas if you arent willing to be responsible for them” - Alan J. Perlis"
I do about every 300 miles.
I like the honda chain lube. I usually lube after a ride when the chain is warm....seems to work best.
About every 1000 miles I clean the chain with Kerosene and then lube.
S
It was never really a miles thing for me. I pretty much did it every time I washed the bike or rode in wet conditions.
(it was pretty frequent due to washings. Maybe once a week or every other...)
Anyway, just clean your chain real good with some Kerosene, and then follow the instructions on the lube you use. Some waxes want you to go ride for a few minutes to heat the chain, then spray it on, and let it set for 20 minutes. Other chain lubes have completely different application methods. Just do what they say, I suppose.
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Awesome...
Thanks.....
"“Don’t have good ideas if you arent willing to be responsible for them” - Alan J. Perlis"
It also works best of you have a rear stand...I lube it after I get home, while it's warm.. about every other tank of gas.. I was thinking of using the Chain WAX.. anyone use that ? I use the lube but get tired of it flinging all over my wheel... it's hard to keep those babies sparkling WHITE !
Last edited by Sully; Wed Sep 27th, 2006 at 10:00 AM.
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Sully,
Go and get the honda chain lube....it's in a red can, but I can't remember the number. The liquid part of it evaporates off and leaves a residue that is the lubricant. It doesn't fling off at all. It'll keep those wheels looking nice!
Every weekend or 300 miles, whichever comes first
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The dealership lubed my chain last and have not done it for awhile.....(kicking myself for not staying on top of it)
and whatever they used my rims get caked with crap on them after each ride....
Thanks for the tip on the Honda Lube....I am going to give it a try....
"“Don’t have good ideas if you arent willing to be responsible for them” - Alan J. Perlis"
Ask Stewie why you should take care of your chain
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Thanks Scott for the tip.. I'll pick some up soon !
Junichi - I use this OXY laundry spot spray to clean my rims.. It absolutely melts the goo and brake dust off the rims like butta ! Try it !
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Originally Posted by Sully
Sweeeet......thanks Sully.... I will try that....
"“Don’t have good ideas if you arent willing to be responsible for them” - Alan J. Perlis"
exactly....reason why I started paying attention to it..... for some reason I started to worry about it......Ask Stewie why you should take care of your chain
"“Don’t have good ideas if you arent willing to be responsible for them” - Alan J. Perlis"
And look.. no non-related "lube" responses......
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Sol Performance - Pirelli Tires
I have over 40k on my bike now and have never put even a drop of chain lube anywhere on the drive train. It still seems to work pretty well.
Jeff Black
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You do check the oil, tho, right?
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Oh... and remember, you can never have too much lubrication!And look.. no non-related "lube" responses...
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I gotta disagree with ya there Salsa. Too much lubrication can negate a certain amount of friction that's key.
I'm actually of the opinion that wiping away unnecessary fluid is an enhancement!
~Brandon~
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Rattan Fat Bear Plus - "Lynda"
I rarely think of motorcycles without a little yearning. They are about moving, and humans, I think, yearn to move – it’s in our cells, in our desires. We quiet our babies with cyclic movement, and we quiet ourselves by going.
Melissa Holbrook Pierson
Nichi, just get yourself a boyfriend and have him do it! so much easier, you dont have to deal with the hassle, time or mess!
i know, i know, you can thank me later, no really!
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True B...
'Tis a fine line we walk.
Too much, your risking loss of all friction... which is bad
Too little, and your risking excessive amounts of friction which could also be bad
So, just like Goldylocks... you got ta get the lube just right! and all will be well!
Do not put off living the life you dream of. Next year may never come. If we are always waiting for something to change...
Retirement, the kids to leave home, the weather or the economy, that's not living. That's waiting!
Waiting will only leaves us with unrealized dreams and empty wishes.
Nichi, just get yourself a boyfriend and have him do it! so much easier, you dont have to deal with the hassle, time or mess!
i know, i know, you can thank me later, no really!
Boyfriend.....Sorry I dont play that way..... I like GIRLS.....you know I am a guy right...?
Although I am a giver not a receiver.....
I could find a girl to lube da chain for me though.....
Last edited by Kendo; Wed Sep 27th, 2006 at 02:00 PM.
"“Don’t have good ideas if you arent willing to be responsible for them” - Alan J. Perlis"
If anyone has an xtra rear wheel stand 4 sale, PM me ..... And yes after reading these messages I need to lube my chain
There is a rear stand post up there, I put a link in for a good deal from Handy Industries for a front and rear stand $89.
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