On the street I run X-rings....which are pretty much the Vinyl Siding of chains.
Just install and forget about it
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| Author: | battleax [ Tue May 20, 2014 12:49 pm ] |
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Chain lube; from personal experience, spray chain lubes are a poor choice for non-o-ring chains used on most Triples. Spray chain lubes generally do not penetrate into the chain where the wear occurs. The best chain lube I have found that actually gets where you need it is 90W synthetic gear lube, I bought a rechargeable spray can from Harbor Tool Freight, I pour in several ounces of 90W and apply the compressed air. I lube the inside of the chain between the plates and rollers on both sides then wait a bit and wipe off the excess. This does not always get all the oil the will fly off at speed, if your spouse wears a light colored jacket you can have double vision from repeated blows to the head. Just ask me about it when I stop stuttering. |
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| Author: | Jim [ Tue May 20, 2014 1:29 pm ] |
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Do you not like PJ1? It gets into the joints well, since it sprays out thin. Then the solvent evaporates and it gets sticky-thick and doesn't fly off too badly. I've also used heavy grease mixed with Varsol/mineral spirits so it's thin enough to run into the joints, and brushed it on. |
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| Author: | rotortech [ Tue May 20, 2014 1:48 pm ] |
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I have to agree - hard to get the lube into the place where you need it on a chain. Sealed chains help solve the problem. The seals retain the lubricant inside where it is needed. Lube on the outside of a sealed chain helps keep the seals pliable and helps the chain roll over the sprockets. I only used sealed chains 'cause they last a long, long time with a little maintenance. |
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| Author: | Ja-Moo [ Tue May 20, 2014 1:49 pm ] |
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That is what I was thinking Jim, the PJ1 has solvents that disperse the lube into the roller links. I wipe the chain down right after spraying, as the excess is not doing anything but flinging around...... |
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| Author: | BarryB [ Tue May 20, 2014 1:50 pm ] |
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+1 PJ1 for both o-ring and non o-ring (buy the right lube). Nary an issue. |
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| Author: | Ric [ Tue May 20, 2014 3:03 pm ] |
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Uhhh....why not use an O-ring chain.....then all you have to do is clean it. BTW.....IMO....using a sticky lube like PJ1 only holds the dirt and grime so the chain can wear even faster. |
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| Author: | paulh [ Tue May 20, 2014 3:11 pm ] |
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What... nobody boils and soaks their non O ring chain anymore in grease/wax on the stove anymore?? Don't you remember the 70's ??, Canadian tire use to sell the stuff here!! It probably does a lot better and gets deep between the pins and rollers as well.. the stuff disappeared when O ring chains came out but you can still find it out there. |
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| Author: | Jim C [ Tue May 20, 2014 8:15 pm ] |
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Another for PJ-1 and wiping the excess off |
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| Author: | m in sc [ Wed May 21, 2014 6:21 am ] |
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maxima chain wax. spray on, let sit, wipe off excess. got 33k out of the chain on my old SV650 using this stuff. |
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| Author: | scrambler73 [ Wed May 21, 2014 6:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: More Unwanted Advice |
On the street I run X-rings....which are pretty much the Vinyl Siding of chains. Just install and forget about it
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