Lube your chain

[Swakoo]

i now using engine degreaser...

[Exhaus-tion]

Originally posted by Swakoo@Aug 15 2004, 01:09 AM

i now using engine degreaser...

some degreaser doesnt seem to cut it. diesel is cheaper, smelly...but works liao.

[CivicR]

Is it necessary to grease the chain after washing the bike?

[william_liu]

Originally posted by CivicR@Sep 27 2004, 01:19 AM

Is it necessary to grease the chain after washing the bike?

Yes, it's always good to lube the chain after washing your bike. Best is if you go for a short ride to warm the chain 1st.

[CivicR]

anyone heard of plutino... someting of that name? Its a kinda spray on type of grease.

[skovan]

From a trusted & experienced mechanic (not me).

 

The best way to care for the chain is first to get a dry brush (paint brush about 1" width) and brush away the dirt and sand - keep that brush for this purpose.

 

Next, use another brush (same specs as above) with lubricating oil applied, especially SAE 80/90 (specs) and apply on chain while rotating the rear wheel. Applying a thin layer of oil will do and apply as often as you ride - using the yardstick of, often = once a week. Once every 2 weeks should be just fine.

 

Using graphite based dark lubricant (commonly sold) is bad for your chain in the long run. You'll hear cranky sounds from your chain sooner.

[kkz]

anyone can tell me use wat chain spray good hur ? i bought one chain spray b4 as i dun feel it gd cos the spray is sticky type one . i heard my frid say sticky one not gd , gt sell oily one , he say jb gt sell .. is it gd ?

[CivicR]

Today while I was washing my bike those commerical grease from motorshop have splate all over and made a mess, so sianz.. Feel like degreasing them and grease it all over again without those that doesn't create much mess. The dirt on the road doesn't help either.

[rainwave22]

is it okay to use WD40 to spray to remove the grease and dirt on the chains before applying lub?

 

some of my frens said that it's the easiest way, but yet, it risks rusting. mechanics have different opinions on it.

 

[william_liu]

Some say it's good for cleaning, some say it spoils the O-rings on the chain.

 

Take your pick!

[floppy]

Originally posted by william_liu@Nov 9 2004, 01:39 PM

Some say it's good for cleaning, some say it spoils the O-rings on the chain.

 

Take your pick!

can't take any pick, cos actually its both.

 

its good for cleaning but it spoils ur o-ring.

 

ur chain, ur choice.

[william_liu]

Eh... okie, the correct statement should be:

 

"Some say it will not harm, some say it will, take your pick!"

 

[rainwave22]

Eh... okie, the correct statement should be:

 

"Some say it will not harm, some say it will, take your pick!"

 

 

thanks man.

 

[furbykong]

Originally posted by CivicR@Oct 7 2004, 12:00 AM

anyone heard of plutino... someting of that name? Its a kinda spray on type of grease.

 

its Putoline. the spray kind u referring to releases foam which after a few mins settles to a sticky clear grease. the " O-ring " type commonly seen ard for sale flings ( my opinion ). so if yur rear rim or swingarm is not black, its hallelujah

[Exhaus-tion]

Originally posted by furbykong@Nov 12 2004, 04:45 PM

its Putoline. the spray kind u referring to releases foam which after a few mins settles to a sticky clear grease. the " O-ring " type commonly seen ard for sale flings ( my opinion ). so if yur rear rim or swingarm is not black, its hallelujah

yar. used PJ1 and it flings like nodody's business.... even after d recommended settling it overnite...same thing! bruff one!!

den switched to castrol chain wax,gud no flings but mech said not gud for chain as in the long run it'll harden n become like stone...

 

so any1 noes of a good 'oil' based lube?

[Guest enHANZed]

engine oil ? i will try tat the next lube

[floppy]

Originally posted by enHANZed@Nov 12 2004, 08:49 PM

engine oil ? i will try tat the next lube

good, cheap but it flings. so got to live with dirty rims

also needs to lube regularly if using engine oil cos it flings off, approx 200 ~ 250 km (ie. every petrol top up)

[roger]

I'm using the white lithium grease... its a kinda spray on greease. No fligs at all! But it seems that its not really suitable for bike. u need to constantly lube it.. and i dunno the effect of it on o-rings also...

 

But overall, oily and no flings. oh ya, did i mention its only $6?

[rae07]

any good chain degreesers? lazy to wash my chains throughly cos it's very dirty.

[Guest enHANZed]

motul chain cleaner @ motorworld

[rae07]

thx! will check it out.

=)

[rae07]

O-rings Chain Test: Using different solvents

 

hey guys. check out this link. proves that not only kerosene can be used to clean o-ring chains.

[Xiao_Di]

can use WD-40 to clean X-ring

[Counter-Terrorist]

Originally posted by Xiao_Di@Jan 9 2005, 11:29 PM

can use WD-40 to clean X-ring

use diesel with water in a spray bottle (those cleaning glass solution bottles)....

 

buy 300ml-500ml can use for very very long.....less than 60cents

 

use it to clean the solid rims of the rear tire of phantom too....the black slug can come off....i mix with some detergent for this too.

 

use for phantom n super4 for the past 1 1/2 years no problem...

 

else can get kerosene as its mentioned in the forum that some bike manuals recommend that...

[Non Stop Racing]

mhh guys im using a X ring. im plan to use similar wd40 product (anti rust degreasr spray or sumthing) to clean . then use soapy water to wash. last then i lub with castrol chain spray. then stay overnite . is this method reccomanded ?