Curious what chain lube most of you use on your FJ ? Ive always used chain wax on my dirt bikes so I just used it on my FJ as well. On my dirt bike I didnt really care about the chain looking all cruddy but my FJ I'd like to be able to clean it a bit easier but the wax is a PITA to deal with. Whats the preferred lubrication you guys use, cleaning procedures etc?
I use kerosine soaked rags to get excess crud off as kerosine won't harm the o rings, then to lubricate I just use a bit of engine oil poured into a rag and wrap around the chain while turning the wheel (by hand) to spread it out.
My old chain lube query on this forum...
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=12741.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=12741.0)
I bought the Scott Automatic Oiler (http://www.scottoiler.com/us/Kits/Scottoiler-vSystem-CARB-EO/flypage.tpl.html) last year. Never had to adjust the chain the whole season. Well worth the money I think.
That was a good read on your chain lube thread, thanks for posting it, I'll try some Tri Flow and get my chain cleaned up.
Quote from: PaulG on July 04, 2016, 08:50:01 PM
I bought the Scott Automatic Oiler (http://www.scottoiler.com/us/Kits/Scottoiler-vSystem-CARB-EO/flypage.tpl.html) last year. Never had to adjust the chain the whole season. Well worth the money I think.
I no longer need to adjust mine between tyre changes. I have also stopped cleaning it, the oil (in my opinion) does that too. It enters on the inside of the chain and centrifugal force pushes it through the link and out the other side taking dirt with it. Technically, my chain is being lubed and flushed continuously. The colour of the lube on each side of the chain seems to verify this action.
Noel
I usually use Mobil1 75w90...
I use 90weight gear oil, like Noel said, no need to clean the chain, I oil the chain and let it drip off if to much I will clean some off, its a messy method, my daughter uses a sticky spray(motul) for street bikes but I think it is hard on the O-rings and just to darn sticky. I always liked what Aviation Fred said about drive chains, " A loose chain is a happy chain". I have learned so much on here about the world of street bikes. :good2:
I switched from Chain-Wax to Tri-Flow, never going back. Use a sticky chain lube for a few years and then pull your front sprocket cover off. All the lube you paid for will be collected there. The rear wheel is much easier to clean and the chain stays clean as well with regular lubing.
I have used the Honda HP chain lube for years. It's is a dry lube, with liquid molly and graphite. Goes on wet and the carrier evaporates in minutes, leaving a dry film behind. That is a lubricant and rust preventive. Bike stays clean, chain is happy. All is good.
Kurt
HUGE fan of Teflon based lubes. They take a high pressure without heating up. Tri-Flow has been a favorite of mine for years and I still prefer it for cable lubrication and such. I found that when using it for the FJ chain, the chain would get "clackity" after about 250 miles. Seemed that it wasn't *sticking* around long enough for my typical day ride. I switched to the Dupont Chain Saver...it's got a slight bit of "sticky" to keep it around for my typical riding days of 400-600 miles.
(https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.M772873b69191e867e962bb78ac6c921co0&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300)
On the road, I use the small spray cans and it's a 10-second job at the end of each day to shoot the (warm) chain. Easy enough that I'll do it, inexpensive enough to not even think about it, available at most Walmart stores...so I'm never far away from it and that all means that my chain is always smiling. :good2:
(http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/dupont-chain-saver-travel-size/dupont-chain-saver-travel-size.jpg)
During down-time when I have opportunity to "fiddle", I'll wipe down the chain on the outer links and all stays pretty clean.
Quote from: Bones on July 04, 2016, 08:09:03 PM
I use kerosine soaked rags to get excess crud off as kerosine won't harm the o rings, then to lubricate I just use a bit of engine oil poured into a rag and wrap around the chain while turning the wheel (by hand) to spread it out.
+1 to this simple method
i do -1 +2 520 conversions on all my sportbikes and am able to get 10000-12000 miles outa the chain
i keep a liter of 50wt for chain lube, it has lasted over 5 years
Chainsaw oil.
Cheap and sticks very well.
I mainly use the DuPont Chain Saver Teflon spray wax. The carrier solvents quickly evaporate and leave dry film. It works fairly well at not attracting dirt and grime. I usually carry the small size can of Tri-Flow in my tank bag for long rides. The DuPont Chain Saver spray is also readily available at most Walmarts.
To clean my chain, I use 100% Simple Green and a Grunge brush and water to rinse everything clean.
This chain was cleaned and lubed about 500 miles before the photo was taken and has about 15,000 miles on it.
Fred