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2008 Motorcycle Chain Lube Comparison
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mglowe
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I'm trying to cut back on my negativity but reading that article has me shaking my head. In my opinion, ...and I am unanimous in that..., this was one worthless comparison.
finboz
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It was worthless in actual use but not in the application thereof.
Regardless, I've been waiting for my PJ1 to become empty. I picked up the Dupont Teflon today.
Regardless, I've been waiting for my PJ1 to become empty. I picked up the Dupont Teflon today.
Raid The Revenge
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In my opinion, lubing your chain comes down to 80% technique and 20% product. I could make a $1 000 000 chain lube worthless, simply by applying it incorrectly.
I've worked on chains that people thought were goners. One time, I took a VERY BAD chain that was rusted beyond redemption. It was off from a motorcycle in a junkyard, which was left in the outdoor rain for days on end (possibly years). It was a HORRIBLE chain.
For a joke, I decided to LUBE IT. I went to a store and bought the cheapest, nastiest and ugliest can of motorcycle chain lube I could get and went to work.
The more I used, the better it got. End of story. The problem with over-spraying is LUBE will flick off and you get chocolate sprockets. The solution? You wipe down the chain segment after each hardcore spray. I wrapped a rag around the chain and HEAVE!! Spray it down, WIPE! Again! (Whip crack).
If I HAD to pick my favourite chain lube, it would be any that allowed me to see what I'm doing. The problem with most chain lubes, is you can't actually see HOW MUCH and WHERE you're applying the lube. The liquid is almost like water! However, SOME chain lubes are foam based, or white colored. I like those the most, because you can see where the lube is going and EXACTLY how much.
Lots of theory behind this logic.
I've worked on chains that people thought were goners. One time, I took a VERY BAD chain that was rusted beyond redemption. It was off from a motorcycle in a junkyard, which was left in the outdoor rain for days on end (possibly years). It was a HORRIBLE chain.
For a joke, I decided to LUBE IT. I went to a store and bought the cheapest, nastiest and ugliest can of motorcycle chain lube I could get and went to work.
The more I used, the better it got. End of story. The problem with over-spraying is LUBE will flick off and you get chocolate sprockets. The solution? You wipe down the chain segment after each hardcore spray. I wrapped a rag around the chain and HEAVE!! Spray it down, WIPE! Again! (Whip crack).
If I HAD to pick my favourite chain lube, it would be any that allowed me to see what I'm doing. The problem with most chain lubes, is you can't actually see HOW MUCH and WHERE you're applying the lube. The liquid is almost like water! However, SOME chain lubes are foam based, or white colored. I like those the most, because you can see where the lube is going and EXACTLY how much.
Lots of theory behind this logic.
Oranje
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I'm with Elm, application is more important than the choice. I prefer the telfon because it looks clean- but it's all good.
That reminds me- I need to buy stands for my new bike...I miss ye ole center stand of the fz6
and being able to wear shorts while riding :rockon:
That reminds me- I need to buy stands for my new bike...I miss ye ole center stand of the fz6
and being able to wear shorts while riding :rockon:
It was worthless in actual use but not in the application thereof.
Regardless, I've been waiting for my PJ1 to become empty. I picked up the Dupont Teflon today.
Just remember to clean the chain and sprockets thoroughly, especially behind the front sprocket cover, the first time using the Dupont. Apply liberally at first, then use the Dupont very sparingly. After that, it becomes self cleaning. A little goes a long way with that stuff. Oh, throw out the PJ1 and start with the Dupont already!
Excellent advice! Thanks man!!
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HavBlue
I don't use chain lube at all. Rather, I use marine grade grease and it works awesome. I use Hoppes #9 and a nylon brush to clean it from time to time but the maintenance is no real hassle at all.
