Thread: Rear Brakes
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Old 04-27-2009, 08:46 AM   #2
Easy Rider
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Re: Rear Brakes

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Originally Posted by Sarris
I also remove and clean/lube the chain at the same time. I have an o-ring chain, so 5k oiling & 10k service is all it gets.
Good post!

Are you really saying that you only lube the chain (oil) every 5,000 miles ??
O-ring or not, I'm thinking that's not often enough.
Just a few drops along the bottom will get distributed by the sprockets; not necessary to oil the "whole thing".
I give it a touch every 300-500 miles.
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