Lube or no lube?

[N3WMAN]

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not sure if serious...

You are an expert on the subject no?

 

[XenoVibe]

Rubbing alcohol is the best but if you want to take care if it once and never replace the chain, you should just powder coat your chain and never have to worry about it again. Extra cred if its fluorescent colored.

 

[kellen]

Thought I was in the insurance forum

 

[VFR.CBR]

Rubbing alcohol is the best but if you want to take care if it once and never replace the chain, you should just powder coat your chain and never have to worry about it again. Extra cred if its fluorescent colored.

No, no, not in this case. This calls for 'Engine Ice'. One a week, take that chain off, soak over night in 'Engine Ice', full strength. Not only will the chain last for ever, it'll run 50 degrees cooler.
Then if (when) you crash at the track you can blame it on excess chain-lube on the back tire causing the tire to instantly cool by 50 degrees.

 

[johnscruiser]

Then if (when) you crash at the track you can blame it on excess chain-lube on the back tire causing the tire to instantly cool by 50 degrees.

Ahhh, I was told to always blame it on the tires, I didn't know there could be contributing factors, thanks!

 

[kiwi]

I am using the DuPont Chain Saver... I love the ****. Goes on Clear, repels grime and water... chain has over 20,000 on it currently and I would eat off it.... like a ... a... damn, I never went to Church. :/

Yep, I switched to this going back to a chain drive bike and it's great.

 

[AL3RT]

:angry7:

 

[Benny!]

You are an expert on the subject no?

yep

 

[gsxr guy]

WD40 is not a lubricant. It cleans and displaces moisture. The best chain lube I know of is AMSOIL Heavy Duty Metal Protector(http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produ...s-and-protectants/heavy-duty-metal-protector/). My 2012 BMW S1000RR racebike 520 chain has lasted 3 seasons so far, and still going. Not many people with full time race bikes have a chain last over a year. Yes Lube it.. and every weekend, or every couple rides. Clean it after, and let sit for a bit, so it doesn't get all over your wheel when you ride out.

Also the entire chain needs lubricate to prevent wear. The sprocket contacts the chain spindles, which need lube to prevent wear. The O rings need lube to reduce friction to prevent wear. Think about it.

I hope carboncat made your bikes look pretty. Best of luck this season. Its nice to have a canuck showing those yankees that we can ride.

 

[mikbusa]

Ever wonder why the timing chain in a bikes engine lasts 20x longer than the drive chain? Oil. A constant supply of it. Shinkle bout it.

 

[RockerGuy]

Ever wonder why the timing chain in a bikes engine lasts 20x longer than the drive chain? Oil. A constant supply of it. Shinkle bout it.

Pfff, I enjoy changing timing belts on my Ducati.

I kid

 

[cbcanada]

Lube it up! She will appreciate it.. Otherwise she wont cook you breakfast in the mornings

 

[jakemck]

Been using Maxima chain wax for years. Not messy, stays on the chain and doesn't fling off.

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