What do you use to lube your chain? - Page 2

oneyunguy · 10-09-2006, 12:51 AM

One added tip... If you get gunk on the tire, clean it off.

trykemike · 05-31-2007, 01:14 PM

I am currently experimenting with bearing grease applied with a small paint brush.

Gadzooks Mike · 05-31-2007, 02:12 PM

I use kerosene to clean and PJ1 Blue Label to lube. I do this about every 500 miles or so.

Badbob · 06-01-2007, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by trykemike

I am currently experimenting with bearing grease applied with a small paint brush.

I'd be real interested in seeing how this works out for you.

Have you considered using a little heat to warm the grease or the chain when applying?

davidc83 · 06-01-2007, 08:45 AM

Manaul states the chain should be cleaned and lubricated every 400 miles.

davidc83 · 06-01-2007, 08:49 AM

Sorry, manual does state 600 miles, I misread it.

Sarris · 06-03-2007, 06:43 PM

Clean your chain w/ lots of WD-40 and a small brush, let it dry. Then lubricate with CLEAN motor oil. Spin the rear tire & thoroughly lubricate each link. No need for anything fancy shmancy. The secret to long chain life is cleaning & removing all the grit before relubricating. It's a nasty pain in the ass that I try to do (or have done) at every 3000 mile service. The manual saying to do it every 400 or 600 miles is nuts!

Badbob · 06-07-2007, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by davidc83

Manaul states the chain should be cleaned and lubricated every 400 miles.

From Suzuki Service Manual: Clean and lubricate every 1 000 km (600 miles).

jake · 07-12-2007, 05:37 PM

got my kerosene, got my chain wax, think i'm ready to clean and lube but i want to make sure of something....after i clean with the kerosene, it's okay to ride around to warm up the chain before applying the chain wax? just want to make sure to don't mess up anything, yeah, i'm new to all of this. thanks for your patience, this is a great, informative site.

Easy Rider · 07-12-2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jake

.after i clean with the kerosene, it's okay to ride around to warm up the chain before applying the chain wax?

Around the block once slowly maybe, not the get the chain warm but to be sure all the K is gone.

Let us know how you like the "wax" after you clean it next time.
Some love it and others wouldn't touch it......like me.

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05-31-2007, 02:12 PM	#13
Gadzooks Mike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 162	I use kerosene to clean and PJ1 Blue Label to lube. I do this about every 500 miles or so. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-01-2007, 08:45 AM	#15
davidc83 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	Manaul states the chain should be cleaned and lubricated every 400 miles. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-03-2007, 06:43 PM	#17
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Chain Maintenance Clean your chain w/ lots of WD-40 and a small brush, let it dry. Then lubricate with CLEAN motor oil. Spin the rear tire & thoroughly lubricate each link. No need for anything fancy shmancy. The secret to long chain life is cleaning & removing all the grit before relubricating. It's a nasty pain in the ass that I try to do (or have done) at every 3000 mile service. The manual saying to do it every 400 or 600 miles is nuts! __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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06-01-2007, 08:49 AM	#16
davidc83 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	Sorry, manual does state 600 miles, I misread it.
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07-12-2007, 05:37 PM	#19
jake Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 17	got my kerosene, got my chain wax, think i'm ready to clean and lube but i want to make sure of something....after i clean with the kerosene, it's okay to ride around to warm up the chain before applying the chain wax? just want to make sure to don't mess up anything, yeah, i'm new to all of this. thanks for your patience, this is a great, informative site.
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