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what type of chain lube does everybody use? can you get it at a local auto parts store or do i have to go to a motorcycle accessories spot.

Suzuki Chain Lube designed for 0-Ring chains. Make sure it is made for o-ring chains if that is what you have. $3.99 @ my dealer.

I use Chain Wax (http://www.maximausa.com/products/chainlubes/chainwax.asp).  I get it at Ride West for ~$4.

hey, i'm assuming you can tell an o-ring chain by looking at it.  does anyone have a picture of one?

cheers,
will

I currently use Liquid Wrench to clean and lube the chain and now use the Maxxim Chain Wax to spray the rear sprocket only.

Quote from: indestructiblemanhey, i'm assuming you can tell an o-ring chain by looking at it.  does anyone have a picture of one?

The difference between an O-ring chain and an X-ring chain is in the crossection of the rubber used to make the rings in the chain.

I could be wrong on this, but I don't think its easy to tell the diference between the two. I believe that the GS comes stock with an O-ring chain. I also don't know if it makes a difference what chain lube/wax you get.

Personally, I use some chain lube that a bike store reccomended. I don't remember what its called right now, and I'm too lazy to go out to the garage and check :)

Just get something. From what I understand, most of it is a matter of preferance as long as you are taking care of your chain as often as you should be.

Scottoiler, fit and forget, so long as you fill the small tank under the seat now and again. before that I used a spray can chain-wax.
I am very happy with the Scottoiler especially with the rain and maratime salty enviroment, they are also very good for hot-dry-dusty.

Quote from: indestructiblemanhey, i'm assuming you can tell an o-ring chain by looking at it.  does anyone have a picture of one?

If you don't mind a picture of a DIRTY O-ring chain, here you go.  You can see an O-ring between each outer sideplate / inner sideplate overlap:


The Street page on D.I.D.'s site shows you the difference between O-rings and X-rings.

According to D.I.D.'s Q&A page:

Quote from: D.I.D.Your chain's X-Ring or O-Ring holds special D.I.D V Grease between the pins and the bushings only.

OK, so the O/X-rings hold grease between the pins and the bushings.  Where IS that?  Perhaps the diagram on THIS PAGE will help, although you will have to replace "sleeve" with "bushing" in your head.  Unfortunately, this diagram seems to be of "Standard" chain -- no O-rings in sight.  :(

For even better color diagrams, check out the Van Leeuwen Chain & Sprockets Index page.

I could go on, but I'd better get back to work....  :oops:

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EDIT (next day):  Ahhh, much better!

Quote from: tdan553527Suzuki Chain Lube designed for 0-Ring chains

That's some gooey messy stuff.

That's what I like about Chain Wax - it doesn't fling as much, and it's not bad when it comes off in the prewax cleaning.

i just switched to Chain Wax also, i got tired of having spots of excess lube run down my sidestand and onto my garage floor.
It seems to work fairly well, and holds up better in wet conditions. with all the evening rainstorms I drive thru (still wet from my ride home tonight) water resistance is a big factor for me.

Quote from: Cal PriceScottoiler, fit and forget, so long as you fill the small tank under the seat now and again. before that I used a spray can chain-wax.
I am very happy with the Scottoiler especially with the rain and maratime salty enviroment, they are also very good for hot-dry-dusty.

Is there a lot of drip or run off because of the Scottoiler system?  Do you have any pictures of the installation?

Chris

Um, I used to race mountain bikes and one of our sponsors was White Lightening. Therefore, I use that stuff becuase I am surrounded by a stockpile of it (and it sucks for mountain bikes IMHO). It is waxed based and isn't very messy.

I also have a can of Motorex 622 fully synthetic lube for my DRZ. I have used it on the GS with no problems but it's kinda messy. I prefer the White Lightening wax stuff for the GS.   :cheers:

I use Chain Wax as well.  When you get back from a ride, pop her up on the centre stand and lube the chain while it's hot/warm, inside and outside.