Lube your chain

[Hydher]

if u apply general grease, the grease will harden after contact wif water..

and the grease will attract all kinds of debris that will wear yr seals if u using o/x rings chain.

 

i have this problem with maxima chain wax. is it better with using eo?

[Aalex82]

i have this problem with maxima chain wax. is it better with using eo?

 

wat problem u hav wif the chain wax?

u mean hav debris on yr chain?

[Hydher]

wat problem u hav wif the chain wax?

u mean hav debris on yr chain?

 

yes. abit of debris, dirt. Normal la with wax. Was thinking if using eo will be quiter and cleaner and easier to clean.

[d0n]

yes. abit of debris, dirt. Normal la with wax. Was thinking if using eo will be quiter and cleaner and easier to clean.

 

i made the switch from using spray can chain lube to EO for chain lubing.

so far so good in terms of chain lifespan.

 

however, do note the need for greater frequency for lubing chain + possible accumulation of oil on components located along the path of the chain.

 

for me, it is the front sprocket cover, parts of the swingarm, gear lever mechanism (i.e. the joints, metal rod, etc) & side stand. this is partially contributed to the over-doing of lubing that i sometimes do.

 

so from the angle of ease in cleaning,

for the fling offs onto the rims, yes i agree.

but for those hard to reach spots like parts of swingarm or gear lever mechanism, then no, cleaning is more difficult.

[Aalex82]

yes. abit of debris, dirt. Normal la with wax. Was thinking if using eo will be quiter and cleaner and easier to clean.

 

don hav ans mostly wat i encounter..

i using eo to lube my chain for some time...

but the gd point that i like most is that the chain was well lube and hav most longer lifespan..

[Itrader2010]

Personnally i've tried using Maxima before, its good. but its not as economical as compaired to Rj chain lube.

 

RJ chain lube Oils and dries up and it doesnt attract as much dirt as compaired to maxima.

[jtzx]

so normally used old EO or new EO??

 

i feel like using Eo to lub..

 

use chain can lub abit try lez..

[lwfc]

so normally used old EO or new EO??

 

i feel like using Eo to lub..

 

use chain can lub abit try lez..

 

used EO is better. tend not to fling as much as new EO.

as it's generally thicker.

[jtzx]

so you think that using used EO is the best?

[lwfc]

so you think that using used EO is the best?

 

i'm still with maxima chain lube.

[jtzx]

iszt?? chain guard? or?

 

 

now i using Gp1.. what you think about that lub?

[lwfc]

iszt?? chain guard? or?

 

 

now i using Gp1.. what you think about that lub?

 

yup. maxima chain guard.

 

i think GP1 is ok as well. main concern is to keep the chain well lube but not over excess as to fling everywhere.

 

in that way, you see your chain being with you for a jolly longer time.

[jtzx]

yup. maxima chain guard.

 

i think GP1 is ok as well. main concern is to keep the chain well lube but not over excess as to fling everywhere.

 

in that way, you see your chain being with you for a jolly longer time.

 

ah... i seriously dunno how to lub. after spray 1 cycle

 

 

take my bike out for a spin. seems like not enough lub like that..

 

den spray somemore.. haha

 

cant be my chain spoilt liao rite..

 

just change like a month ago.

[lwfc]

check out the previous few pages.

 

it shows the points you need to lube. is to lube the 'O' or 'X' ring, and not the other parts.

[jtzx]

yup. thats how i been lubbing the past few months ;-)

[Aalex82]

used EO is better. tend not to fling as much as new EO.

as it's generally thicker.

 

care to explain y used eo is thicker or much sticky??

Edited July 20, 2009 by Aalex82

[bente9]

nice nice just back reading, gives me more idea..

 

keep on commin guys:angel:

[mbike508]

How long (km/run) can an "O"ring chain last if lub regularly?

[Aalex82]

How long (km/run) can an "O"ring chain last if lub regularly?

 

abt 30,000 km..

mine hav being on the bike for 3 years plus..

[biting_point]

I would suggest OWS..

 

can see the adhering action the moment you spray the lube..

chain stays clean too..

[mbike508]

abt 30,000 km..

mine hav being on the bike for 3 years plus..

 

based on one day 60km, mine can only last 1.5 year. I can't adjust anymore as the brake will jam if I adjust toward the maximum point. Time to replace again.

[Aalex82]

based on one day 60km, mine can only last 1.5 year. I can't adjust anymore as the brake will jam if I adjust toward the maximum point. Time to replace again.

 

brake jam??

u mean yr bike use drum brake as rear brake??

can adjust the brake free play near the drum brake itself..

is a knot to turn or a nut to turn..

30,000km is a guage onli..

in the past i hav to travel 70 km everyday due to sch.. east to west and back to east.. the chain still on my bike now..

[mbike508]

brake jam??

u mean yr bike use drum brake as rear brake??

can adjust the brake free play near the drum brake itself..

is a knot to turn or a nut to turn..

30,000km is a guage onli..

in the past i hav to travel 70 km everyday due to sch.. east to west and back to east.. the chain still on my bike now..

 

Yes, back drum brake. Ya may be can remove and reposition the level. Why the shop never advise me, every time he pull the chain on the sprocket ( a bit loose) and show me that you have to change both items.

[vfrT]

How long (km/run) can an "O"ring chain last if lub regularly?

 

Mine, 100,000km and counting. DID 530 on a VFR800.

 

I use 80~90wt gear oil; lubing whenever the chain roller starts to shine, or after washing or riding through the rain. I check on every fuel top up. Clean it whenever it gets mucky.

Edited August 17, 2009 by vfrT

[Hydher]

Mine, 100,000km and counting. DID 535 on a VFR800.

 

wow. lol