chain lube frequency

daisymazy · 07-02-2012, 04:59 PM

How often should the chain be lubed?

blaine · 07-02-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by daisymazy

How often should the chain be lubed?

Chain should be cleaned & lubed every 1000 Km (600 miles)

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northsidegz · 07-02-2012, 05:40 PM

Any recommended products that work good?

I don't really feel like going to the Suzuki dealer to ask to buy the specific Suzuki brand recommended in the manual. But maybe I should. Hoping there is a satisfactory brand I can buy cheaper at the auto parts store. Thanks in advance!

blaine · 07-02-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by northsidegz

Any recommended products that work good?

I don't really feel like going to the Suzuki dealer to ask to buy the specific Suzuki brand recommended in the manual. But maybe I should. Hoping there is a satisfactory brand I can buy cheaper at the auto parts store. Thanks in advance!

No need to pay for Suzuki specific brands.I always had good luck with PJ1 chain lube.It's reasonable priced & works well as a cable lube also.

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northsidegz · 07-02-2012, 10:41 PM

Great! Thanks!

burkbuilds · 07-03-2012, 04:58 PM

http://www.chainoiler.co.uk/

I've used this device (Loobman Chain Oiler) which was fairly cheap (about $30 including shipping) easy to install, and it works. I got over 44,000 miles out of my OEM chain. I used a blend of 80 wt gear lube and 10W-40 motor oil and gave the bottle a squeeze about every 100-150 miles. Sure beat getting down on the floor and cleaning and lubing the chain every weekend.

daisymazy · 07-05-2012, 12:46 AM

thanks blaine for the oil lube info. great help.

buud · 07-10-2012, 10:54 PM

I found the Spector SX brand chain wax superior to the others I tried including the one recommended by the Suzuki dealer. It cost $10 and is carried by the Yamaha dealers and can be ordered on line. It is parafin based and does not splatter all over the place like the PJ1 does. I cleaned the gunk build up off the wheels, frame members, fender and chain with kerosene and have used it for the last 3000 miles without the mess.

blaine · 07-10-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by buud

I found the Spector SX brand chain wax superior to the others I tried including the one recommended by the Suzuki dealer. It cost $10 and is carried by the Yamaha dealers and can be ordered on line. It is parafin based and does not splatter all over the place like the PJ1 does. I cleaned the gunk build up off the wheels, frame members, fender and chain with kerosene and have used it for the last 3000 miles without the mess.

I have used PJ1 for years.If used correctly it doesn't splatter or make a mess.When you apply,use sparingly & wait 15 mins for it to gell.I never once had it fling off the chain.I also use it as a cable lube.

dwh367 · 08-29-2012, 07:44 PM

I use the Bel-Ray Super Clean Chain Lube. I used to lube the chain by myself but it was a lot of work to spray the chain, get on the bike, move it, spray the chain, get back on the bike, move it, etc. By the time I was done, I was halfway across the parking lot beside my house. I've gotten married since I bought the bike and joined the forums and luckily my wife loves motorcycles. Now I get her to get her to get on the bike and move it for me and the job goes a lot faster. It also makes washing, waxing and applying Armor All a lot easier too :2tup:

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northsidegz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 305	Re: chain lube frequency Any recommended products that work good? I don't really feel like going to the Suzuki dealer to ask to buy the specific Suzuki brand recommended in the manual. But maybe I should. Hoping there is a satisfactory brand I can buy cheaper at the auto parts store. Thanks in advance! __________________ 1982 Suzuki GS450 Bobber (SOLD) 2000 Suzuki GZ250 (SOLD) 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Present Ride) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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northsidegz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 305	Re: chain lube frequency Great! Thanks! __________________ 1982 Suzuki GS450 Bobber (SOLD) 2000 Suzuki GZ250 (SOLD) 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Present Ride) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-03-2012, 04:58 PM	#6
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: chain lube frequency http://www.chainoiler.co.uk/ I've used this device (Loobman Chain Oiler) which was fairly cheap (about $30 including shipping) easy to install, and it works. I got over 44,000 miles out of my OEM chain. I used a blend of 80 wt gear lube and 10W-40 motor oil and gave the bottle a squeeze about every 100-150 miles. Sure beat getting down on the floor and cleaning and lubing the chain every weekend.
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07-05-2012, 12:46 AM	#7
daisymazy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 28	Re: chain lube frequency thanks blaine for the oil lube info. great help.
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07-10-2012, 10:54 PM	#8
buud Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago, Illlinois Posts: 24	Re: chain lube frequency I found the Spector SX brand chain wax superior to the others I tried including the one recommended by the Suzuki dealer. It cost $10 and is carried by the Yamaha dealers and can be ordered on line. It is parafin based and does not splatter all over the place like the PJ1 does. I cleaned the gunk build up off the wheels, frame members, fender and chain with kerosene and have used it for the last 3000 miles without the mess.
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08-29-2012, 07:44 PM	#10
dwh367 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tell City, IN Posts: 31	Re: chain lube frequency I use the Bel-Ray Super Clean Chain Lube. I used to lube the chain by myself but it was a lot of work to spray the chain, get on the bike, move it, spray the chain, get back on the bike, move it, etc. By the time I was done, I was halfway across the parking lot beside my house. I've gotten married since I bought the bike and joined the forums and luckily my wife loves motorcycles. Now I get her to get her to get on the bike and move it for me and the job goes a lot faster. It also makes washing, waxing and applying Armor All a lot easier too :2tup:
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