Squeaks in reverse

[Rob S.]

If you are using an O-ring chain you are wasting your lube.

Yeah, I've known (heard, read) that for years.

But we gotta support the lube business, right?

[Guest]

Yeah, I've known (heard, read) that for years.

But we gotta support the lube business, right?

You don't have to use that much. If you use some, just enough to coat the chain to protect it.

[rudeman]

If you are using an O-ring chain you are wasting your lube. All you need to do is keep the outside of the chain clean and rust free and nothing more, the important lube is already sealed inside the chain for its life. I wipe mine down with WD-40 to clean the gunk off and leave it dry. Because I live in near desert conditions I don't need any external lube on the chain at all to keep rust away, but I do need to wipe it down if I get caught in the rain.


Mark

What do you use for lubrication between the rollers and the sprockets? I use chain lube.

[Guest]

What do you use for lubrication between the rollers and the sprockets? I use chain lube.

Nothing. I clean the chain with WD-40, then leave it dry. The only lube they get is from whatever the WD-40 leaves behind.


Mark

[rudeman]

Nothing. I clean the chain with WD-40, then leave it dry. The only lube they get is from whatever the WD-40 leaves behind.


Mark

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/chain-lube-101

[Guest]

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/chain-lube-101

I will continue to keep mine dry. Just not having to clean lube off the underside of the tailpiece is worth it to me and my chains are all lasting 30,000+km and need very minimal adjustment. My GSXR chain is the OEM, has just under 30,000km on it at the moment and I think I have adjusted it once so far. I expect at least another 5000km from it before I switch to a new 520 chainset and I can happily live with 35,000km from a dry, clean chain that doesn't fling lube all over the bike.

YMMV


Mark

[rudeman]

I will continue to keep mine dry. Just not having to clean lube off the underside of the tailpiece is worth it to me and my chains are all lasting 30,000+km and need very minimal adjustment. My GSXR chain is the OEM, has just under 30,000km on it at the moment and I think I have adjusted it once so far. I expect at least another 5000km from it before I switch to a new 520 chainset and I can happily live with 35,000km from a dry, clean chain that doesn't fling lube all over the bike.

YMMV


Mark

Okay...

The meter is pegged.

[Guest]

I've noticed something since I quit using the PJ 1 Blue Label and started using the teflon spray by 3M in the blue can mention by some here. Chain noise and slight vibration from the chain at highway speeds. Never had that problem with PJ1. I checked and cleaned the chain, reapplied the teflon before my last long ride (287 miles worth) the noise and vibration is still there. And no it's not the wheel bearings nor the tires out of balance causing it, checked those as well. My thinking is with out the cushioning effect the PJ1 has over the teflon the racket is from the rollers against the sprocket, not enough there to silence it. Maybe the vibration as well. So, I'm going to go back to my PJ1 Blue Label before my next long ride in a couple weeks and see what happens then. Stay tuned.

[don]

When my chains, (all o-ring btw), look "dry" or a little dirty I wipe them down with our beloved Rotella motor oil. It cleans the old gook off pretty good and recoats the chain with actual lubricant. Not enough to sling around, just a coating to keep it from rusting etc.

[Guest]

I've noticed something since I quit using the PJ 1 Blue Label and started using the teflon spray by DuPont in the blue can mention by some here. Chain noise and slight vibration from the chain at highway speeds. Never had that problem with PJ1. I checked and cleaned the chain, reapplied the teflon before my last long ride (287 miles worth) the noise and vibration is still there. And no it's not the wheel bearings nor the tires out of balance causing it, checked those as well. My thinking is with out the cushioning effect the PJ1 has over the teflon the racket is from the rollers against the sprocket, not enough there to silence it. Maybe the vibration as well. So, I'm going to go back to my PJ1 Blue Label before my next long ride in a couple weeks and see what happens then. Stay tuned.

Okay so the update, used the PJ 1 Blue Label. sprocket noise and most of the vibration is gone. No more of the wimpy crap.

[Rob S.]

I'll give it a try, though I've no complaints about the Moto Pro I've been using.