Question about chain lube.
Question about chain lube.
My manual recomends using SAE 90 or something heavy to lube the chain. My question is, would it hurt to use a Chain & Cable Lube that they sell from an autoparts store?
This bottle I have in the garage is labeled as "Chain and Cable Lube" and is described as "a petrolium-based product compound with additives to give the best possible lubrication. Repels dirt, sand, mud and grass. It has ionized attraction for all metal surfaces. Increases ram life - no binding." Etc... bla bla.
So is this cool to use on my chain? Also, how much lube is enough? And should I be washing the chain off completely? If so, how do you clean the whole chain off without hurting it?
I feel like if I can do a transmission swap on a car, I should be able to clean a little chain on a bike. So please, help me out with some basic info if you have a sec. Thanks guys!
This bottle I have in the garage is labeled as "Chain and Cable Lube" and is described as "a petrolium-based product compound with additives to give the best possible lubrication. Repels dirt, sand, mud and grass. It has ionized attraction for all metal surfaces. Increases ram life - no binding." Etc... bla bla.
So is this cool to use on my chain? Also, how much lube is enough? And should I be washing the chain off completely? If so, how do you clean the whole chain off without hurting it?
I feel like if I can do a transmission swap on a car, I should be able to clean a little chain on a bike. So please, help me out with some basic info if you have a sec. Thanks guys!
personally, I use WD-40 and a grunge brush to clean my cahin, then I rinse if off with a garden hose, wipe most the water off and let air dry for about 10 mins, then I ride it and warm the cahin up then apply a light coat of chain lube (I only use Motul) let that set up and then add another coat ( just like sparay painting - add a first thin coat then re-apply as needed )
to answer your question about the cahin lube, it sopunds like it it chain saw lube, I wouldnt use that,, the "petrolium-based" additives might damage the o-rings in your motorcycle chain.
I would say get a godd can of motul chain lube @ any cycle shop. there are a few other good brands out there, you want to find something that will semi dri to the chain, that way you dont get chain lube all over the swingarm, tail or even yourself
to answer your question about the cahin lube, it sopunds like it it chain saw lube, I wouldnt use that,, the "petrolium-based" additives might damage the o-rings in your motorcycle chain.
I would say get a godd can of motul chain lube @ any cycle shop. there are a few other good brands out there, you want to find something that will semi dri to the chain, that way you dont get chain lube all over the swingarm, tail or even yourself
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'04 GSXR 750
I'm so far behind, I think I'm first
need tires (take offs)? PM me
need a deal on a track day? PM me
disclaimer: I sell used tires (take-offs), these tires have been used at Jennings, Homestead, etc. (road courses for those that dont know) therefor these tires are more used up on the sides than in the middle,
I'd made sure it is something that does not collect dirt once it sets in if you must use lube... The collected dirt just grinds away at everything.
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That junk will fling all over the place. You and your bike are going to be a mess. Try Maxima Chain Wax.
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Do you really have to start a thread every time you go on a ride and see a guy with no helmet on?
Does it affect you that much that some random guy 1500 miles away went and paid his own money for a 1000?
Do we really have to fight over who uses the back brake or not?
Do you have to argue over stupid pointless shit on the Internet?
Heh, well this is exactly what I purchased already only I got the NAPA brand. It's in a spray bottle just like the Maxima stuff.
I also have a bottle of Liquid Wrench bike chain lube in a spray bottle. This is what I'm going to use I think, since I can't find Maxima around here and it's going to be pretty much the same stuff. The bottles even state that they do the same things. *shrug*
depends on how you maintain it, keep it adjusted within specs,and the abuse you cause to it.
my fist bike I got about 20K, the next bike got about 15K, my Aprilia had 10 or 12 K before I sold it and it was still in great shape, and well my GSXR had a new chain put on when it got new sprockets and I couldnt tell ya how many miles ago that was (I have no odometer)
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'04 GSXR 750
I'm so far behind, I think I'm first
need tires (take offs)? PM me
need a deal on a track day? PM me
disclaimer: I sell used tires (take-offs), these tires have been used at Jennings, Homestead, etc. (road courses for those that dont know) therefor these tires are more used up on the sides than in the middle,
'04 GSXR 750
I'm so far behind, I think I'm first
need tires (take offs)? PM me
need a deal on a track day? PM me
disclaimer: I sell used tires (take-offs), these tires have been used at Jennings, Homestead, etc. (road courses for those that dont know) therefor these tires are more used up on the sides than in the middle,