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Title: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: J_Walker on February 01, 2012, 06:51:17 PM
So I'm trying a new chain lube, its du pont's chain lube "safe with o-ring chains" "no splatter" Idk if its new over all, but its the first time I've seen this chain lube in my area. once I get my bike running i'll clean it up best I can. lube up my parts and head out for the local fair! WHOOAHOO! now only if I could get them shims fast enough!
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: Kijona on February 01, 2012, 08:01:20 PM
Quote from: J_Walker on February 01, 2012, 06:51:17 PM
So I'm trying a new chain lube, its du pont's chain lube "safe with o-ring chains" "no splatter" Idk if its new over all, but its the first time I've seen this chain lube in my area. once I get my bike running i'll clean it up best I can. lube up my parts and head out for the local fair! WHOOAHOO! now only if I could get them shims fast enough!

This is one of those "no no" threads, J. Discussions about oil, chain lube, and gas are prohibited because people start arguing about "what's better" :P
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 01, 2012, 08:07:47 PM
Let us know how it goes. Do a bit of a review.
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: sveach on February 01, 2012, 08:12:07 PM
Quote from: Kijona on February 01, 2012, 08:01:20 PM
Quote from: J_Walker on February 01, 2012, 06:51:17 PM
So I'm trying a new chain lube, its du pont's chain lube "safe with o-ring chains" "no splatter" Idk if its new over all, but its the first time I've seen this chain lube in my area. once I get my bike running i'll clean it up best I can. lube up my parts and head out for the local fair! WHOOAHOO! now only if I could get them shims fast enough!

This is one of those "no no" threads, J. Discussions about oil, chain lube, and gas are prohibited because people start arguing about "what's better" :P

Anything is better than running it dry!

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Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: Paulcet on February 01, 2012, 08:16:40 PM
I'm sure you will have good results.  See http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-chain-lube/dupont-teflon-chain-saver/

I have been using the multi-purpose stuff and find it much better than the Bel-Ray o-ring chain lube!
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: BaltimoreGS on February 01, 2012, 08:21:15 PM
I've used chain wax since my dirt bike days.  Nice because it doesn't collect grit once dry and won't sling off on the wheels.

-Jessie
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: J_Walker on February 02, 2012, 01:33:09 AM
Cool sounds like a good choice I made. :D

I don't want no one fighting on my thread FYI. I'm doing the review on the product because I like writing/talking reviews. And my area that I live in, is very dusty. pretty badly too. so I picked this product because if its wax feature like baltimoreGS had stated.

plus it was 5 dollars :D
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: mister on February 02, 2012, 02:09:29 AM
FUK YOU Jwalker!!!! We wants fighting and we'll have fighting. You're not the boss of us. Stop telling us about whether we can fight on your thread or not...

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:icon_mrgreen:

Michael
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: twocool on February 02, 2012, 05:44:33 AM
Quote from: J_Walker on February 01, 2012, 06:51:17 PM
So I'm trying a new chain lube, its du pont's chain lube "safe with o-ring chains" "no splatter" Idk if its new over all, but its the first time I've seen this chain lube in my area. once I get my bike running i'll clean it up best I can. lube up my parts and head out for the local fair! WHOOAHOO! now only if I could get them shims fast enough!

Our bikes have O-ring chain...this means the actual lube which lubes the moving parts is already in there, from the chain factory, and sealed in with the O-rings....

BUT...

You still gotta lube the "outside" of the chain regularly....The lube on the outside is more of a protection against corrosion (from water), and protects agains dirt, dust, and grit tyring to get between the O-rings, and offers a cushioning effect to reduce wear on the outside of the chain and on the sprockets.

IMHO the most imortant thing is to CLEAN the chain regularly.....this gets the grit and dirt off, (along with the old dirty lube).  Clean with Kerosene and a soft brush......Don't clean too violently or you could damage the o-rings.  If you always keep the chain clean and lubed, the next cleaning is just a matteryof slathering on the kerosene, and the dirt will drip right off into your cleaing trough...

BTW...I bought one of those "grunge brushes"...looked like a good invention....I don't like it!  Bristles are way too stiff and course for my liking.....I use a long handle artists brush, 3/4" with with soft bristles......I also made up a soft bristle toothbrush, which I bent, (with heat gun), to reach the "back" of the chain....

Again the more kerosene the better, less scrubbing, and more dripping....

You dry off with soft cloth or shop towel, and let stand to dry for a while before applying lube....applying lube over wet kerosene will dilute the lube.

Really, any brand of lube is OK......you can even use 90 w gear oil..some even use 30w motor oil...
BUT....

Modern lube for chains typicaly "goes on wet" and then sort of "gels" ......the idea is for the lube to encase and protect the chain, and not get flung off...during riding.  Using straight oil, it remains "wet" and flings off, and makes a real mess.....So any of the "no fling" spray type lube is going to work well.

Clean and lube the chain every 500 miles!  Clean it after riding in the rain, or if riding in dusty conditions.....

My OEM chain is at 21,000 miles and still going strong....

I use Honda Chain lube...it goes on wet, and dries to a white gel...

Cookie
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: BaltimoreGS on February 02, 2012, 07:41:01 AM
Quote from: twocool on February 02, 2012, 05:44:33 AM
I use Honda Chain lube...it goes on wet, and dries to a white gel...

Cookie

Is it like white lithium grease?

-Jessie
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: twocool on February 02, 2012, 07:53:43 AM
Quote from: BaltimoreGS on February 02, 2012, 07:41:01 AM
Quote from: twocool on February 02, 2012, 05:44:33 AM
I use Honda Chain lube...it goes on wet, and dries to a white gel...

Cookie

Is it like white lithium grease?

-Jessie

No,  They call it "white graphite" whatever the heck that means....

Cookie
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: cbrfxr67 on February 02, 2012, 09:21:54 AM
Somebody say fightin'??

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,..and I use that red high temp grease after a wipe down with marvel mystery oil.
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: J_Walker on February 02, 2012, 01:24:14 PM
Don't mess with me.. No fighting. I will win. My thread! BACK OFF :D

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To much? Lol!
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 02, 2012, 01:50:23 PM
Wow it's just like call of duty.
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: J_Walker on February 02, 2012, 01:53:54 PM
Quote from: aussiegs on February 02, 2012, 01:50:23 PM
Wow it's just like call of duty.

:D I have a bunch of those that I made based off of LL videos. some are a little to much "gore" for this site tho. Trying to keep it PG13 rated.
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 02, 2012, 01:56:36 PM
Make it NC17. I saw an American classification sex docco thing the other and I learnt about nc17.
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: XealotX on February 02, 2012, 03:25:24 PM
This thread has me wondering what kind of oil I should use(?). Anyone have an opinion on synthetic?
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 02, 2012, 03:28:57 PM
Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: cbrfxr67 on February 02, 2012, 03:51:12 PM
@aussie(http://www.motohouston.com/forums/images/smilies/laughing6.gif)

and here it comes
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oh sorry I thought we were in tard farm already,...
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: J_Walker on February 02, 2012, 04:06:56 PM
Quote from: XealotX on February 02, 2012, 03:25:24 PM
This thread has me wondering what kind of oil I should use(?). Anyone have an opinion on synthetic?

thats a good question, I have no idea. LOL
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: lidskid on February 02, 2012, 06:26:48 PM
seal knows the bear is behind him,  silly bear
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: XealotX on February 02, 2012, 06:55:35 PM
Anyone thought about what kind of exhaust they might want to install?

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Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: J_Walker on February 02, 2012, 10:48:30 PM
Quote from: XealotX on February 02, 2012, 06:55:35 PM
Anyone thought about what kind of exhaust they might want to install?

(http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/poke.gif)

what exhaust?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX72lcbozBs
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: Twisted on February 02, 2012, 11:26:15 PM
Or XealotX's favourite subject -

Can somebody think of a name for my bike?
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: J_Walker on February 02, 2012, 11:46:50 PM
Quote from: Twisted on February 02, 2012, 11:26:15 PM
Or XealotX's favourite subject -

Can somebody think of a name for my bike?

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Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 02, 2012, 11:50:17 PM
How about pickles? I just thought of that.
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: J_Walker on February 02, 2012, 11:53:37 PM
Quote from: aussiegs on February 02, 2012, 11:50:17 PM
How about pickles? I just thought of that.

soo.. you don't say? Pickles? No, try Selkcip.
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 02, 2012, 11:55:20 PM
Pick a name that is easy to pronounce.
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: J_Walker on February 02, 2012, 11:57:22 PM
Quote from: aussiegs on February 02, 2012, 11:55:20 PM
Pick a name that is easy to pronounce.

Seems like Canada has trouble with this.

So name it: Saskatchewan
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 03, 2012, 12:03:13 AM
What's Canada got to do with the price of eggs? Ok then chatterbox.
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: J_Walker on February 03, 2012, 12:07:00 AM
Quote from: aussiegs on February 03, 2012, 12:03:13 AM
What's Canada got to do with the price of eggs? Ok then chatterbox.

The price of milk has gone up, where you think they get chocolate cows from? CANADA! DUR!
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 03, 2012, 01:18:18 AM
In the great land down under milk has gone down. And all our milk comes from here too.
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: mister on February 03, 2012, 02:36:38 AM
Except powdered milk. That comes from melamine factories in China. I believe Abe Vigoda has shares in them - I don't know, that's what I heard.
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 03, 2012, 02:49:51 AM
Hmmmmmmmmmmm.
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: BaltimoreGS on February 03, 2012, 04:39:57 AM
Abe Vigoda was the fish...  (obscure reference)

-Jessie
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: Toogoofy317 on February 03, 2012, 05:22:53 PM
Milk you always use whole milk!
Title: Re: Trying a new chain lube.
Post by: slipperymongoose on February 03, 2012, 09:07:27 PM
No it's low fat but not 2%