Using Fork Oil to lube chain

[HaiR1]

Hi all,

 

Issit advisable to use my remaining Fork-Oil to lube my chain?

 

will it harm the chain?

 

will it "eat" up my chain? joint?

 

i've been using my EO to lube my chain.. Want to know if using ForkOil will do any harm to the chain?

 

 

 

im riding Spark135 btw.. Using a normal heavy-duty chain/ sprocket

thanks for your feedback.

[Demon]

Hi all,

 

Issit advisable to use my remaining Fork-Oil to lube my chain?

 

will it harm the chain?

 

will it "eat" up my chain? joint?

 

i've been using my EO to lube my chain.. Want to know if using ForkOil will do any harm to the chain?

 

im riding Spark135 btw.. Using a normal heavy-duty chain/ sprocket

thanks for your feedback.

 

It doesn't really matter what oil to lube your chain. Fork Oil will not harm your chain but i wouldn't recommend because fork oil is abit expensive when compared to regular EO or gear oil.

[HaiR1]

It doesn't really matter what oil to lube your chain. Fork Oil will not harm your chain but i wouldn't recommend because fork oil is abit expensive when compared to regular EO or gear oil.

 

 

 

i got balance abt 600ml from my previous fork servicing

[mfk74]

It doesn't really matter what oil to lube your chain. Fork Oil will not harm your chain but i wouldn't recommend because fork oil is abit expensive when compared to regular EO or gear oil.

 

How about brake fluid? Can use? 'cos I have spare unused dot3 brake fluid..

[MrIce]

i dun think brake fluid can... lol as i know brake fluid is corrosive

[QuaXum]

if you don't mind getting your rims dirty, den go ahead just my 2c worth.

[ezzyoiler]

your bike paint work. rims etc...going to look like s h it....

i am not sure whether your chain o rings can withstand the attack...

lube oil is just $3/L..use that..if that is too expensive ?

[Exu]

fork oil can be used to lube ur chain.. i've filled them into my scottoiler (and many kinds of other oil based liquid) and they still runs smoothly. My chain has hit 20k mileage and they're still can last for another 7-8k at least.. constantly maintaining your chain will gives u a longer life span.

 

For that matter, do not use dot 3 or 4 liquid (the brake fluids) as they indeed are corrosive.

[ezzyoiler]

hydraulic oils....thats the oil that transmit power..

lube oil...this oil is for lubrication..

palm oil..this oil or cooking

 

so u see diferent oil for different uses..

the end of the day is..does it work?..will it have other side effect eg damging other parts, producing smoke, smell etc..

 

all i can say is that...

fork oil is not a good lubricant..

most hydraulic oil is corrosive in nature.eg your brake fluid is also a hydraulic oil,

 

yes all oils..all liquids have some sort of lubrication properties..note it may have a shiitty lube properties.

if you are really desperate use ..the used cooking oil..it too have some lubrication properties..

 

i will not use something that is not meant for the purpose...

 

eo or 2t...they can be purchased for $3/ L...even cheaper in malaysia at rm$6/L is available..

Edited December 2, 2010 by ezzyoiler

[adyra]

fork oil can be used to lube ur chain.. i've filled them into my scottoiler (and many kinds of other oil based liquid) and they still runs smoothly. My chain has hit 20k mileage and they're still can last for another 7-8k at least.. constantly maintaining your chain will gives u a longer life span.

 

For that matter, do not use dot 3 or 4 liquid (the brake fluids) as they indeed are corrosive.

 

bro, u using scottoiler n ur chain can last only up to 30k? like tat not worth it to invest on scotoiler leh...

last time i use hand oiler somemore manual 3 days 1 time put used eo for my heavy duty chain can last up to ard 60k..i tot use auto more better everyday auto lube...

[ezzyoiler]

bro, u using scottoiler n ur chain can last only up to 30k? like tat not worth it to invest on scotoiler leh...

last time i use hand oiler somemore manual 3 days 1 time put used eo for my heavy duty chain can last up to ard 60k..i tot use auto more better everyday auto lube...

 

its not the scottoiler is no good...maybe it is the hydraulic oil is not suitable..

 

the ezzyoiler..can give chain life extension by 5ok km easily...some even claim 100k..km.

[IvikaRazI]

bro, u using scottoiler n ur chain can last only up to 30k? like tat not worth it to invest on scotoiler leh...

last time i use hand oiler somemore manual 3 days 1 time put used eo for my heavy duty chain can last up to ard 60k..i tot use auto more better everyday auto lube...

 

its not the scottoiler is no good...maybe it is the hydraulic oil is not suitable..

 

the ezzyoiler..can give chain life extension by 5ok km easily...some even claim 100k..km.

 

Ya actually most of the time its user problem.....not equipment problem....Misusing of equipment is one of the main cause of equipment failure. True?