rover100rich
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i had to use something on mine as it was rusting fairly readily, using something from lidl supermarket, but looks like the old gear oil for my vintage cars is a winner, rich
I haven't had to adjust my chain yet since using Chain Wax. Hopefully I can get as many miles out of it as @Lasermanbecause their teeth look like castle battlements!
I consider that stink to be part of the motorcycle ambiance.but 90W stinks (literally). I'm sure I can get over the smell while thinking of all the money I'm saving
Chain Wax should only be used on road bikes, not off-road.I've been a chain wax user for many years. Just spray it on, wait 15 mins, and it's ready. Mine gets resprayed every 200-300 miles or if chain gets wet.
This usually results in my chains lasting so long that when it's time to replace them, I just do the sprockets too, because their teeth look like castle battlements!
Who's opinion is that? I don't agree with it, not one bit! I know over a dozen people that use wax off-road with no problems whatsoever. The Maxima Chain Wax I use specifies it is for on- and off-road applications.Chain Wax should only be used on road bikes, not off-road.
https://www.tru-tension.com/motorcycle-wax-vs-lube-whats-better/If you’re going to be riding in especially wet, dusty, or dirty conditions, or if you prefer a lubricating agent that’s long-lasting, then chain wax is probably the best option for you. For the average road-rider, we recommend chain lube for its expediency. The fast-acting nature of a high-quality chain lube should allow you to ride within a few minutes. It’s important you take the time to consider your needs and pick an option that’s tailored towards your requirements.
Loobman chain oiler. Problem solved. 10,000 miles now on original chain. One quarter turn on adjusters.Going back to the thread about the sidestand/center stand it sure would have been a pain in the ass to lube the chain without the center stand.
FortNine is fun and informative, but he does both really well. I thought that using the platform to highlight our broken USA safety standards for helmets was a service to the community.I still have a insert which was in the Motor Cycle magasine in 1954 entitled Tips for young riders.
One of the tips was to use gear oil to lube your chain.
That was 66 years ago, nice to see FN catching up!
Might ask why if he thought gear oil was OK why he didn't try ATF , which after all is basically a very high quality gear oil. And looks very like Scottoiler fluid!
One day that guy is going to admit his posts were all comedy spoofs , and there are going to be a few red faces around!
Well the main difference between gear oil and ATF, is gear oil is heavy and designed to stick to gear teeth and not get “flung” off.I still have a insert which was in the Motor Cycle magasine in 1954 entitled Tips for young riders.
One of the tips was to use gear oil to lube your chain.
That was 66 years ago, nice to see FN catching up!
Might ask why if he thought gear oil was OK why he didn't try ATF , which after all is basically a very high quality gear oil. And looks very like Scottoiler fluid!
One day that guy is going to admit his posts were all comedy spoofs , and there are going to be a few red faces around!
Synth is always best, if Lucas do one!Ok, I'm out of ChainWax. I'm going to start using gear oil. I have some 70-80W on hand for my Toyota. Maybe I should go deluxe and get a bottle of Lucas gear oil
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