slightly off topic
how does everyone clean thier chains?
i used the belray wax lube last time

 

I've heard you're supposed to soak in kerosene, but I haven't done that. It seems to me like that would leach out the grease between the o-rings, but "they" say that this is specifically recommended for o-ring chains.

 

The theory of an o-ring chain is that the o-ring seals the dirt out and the grease in. Lube, therefore, has no affect on the chain internals, however, in reality, as the chain and o-ring wear, stuff does get past the seal.

One exception that I've run across a couple times is that WD-40, because it penetrates, does seap past the o-rings, andeventuall disolves the internal lube (this is a bad thing).

So, anything that lubes the o-rings and preserves their ability to seal is a good thing.

That means there's no issue of whether the Teflon Dry Lube will work on a motorcycle chain or not - at least from an o-ring and internal lubrication standpoint. (How much lube actual stays between the roller and sprocket is a different issue ... but anything that attracts dust and dirt is probably worse than nothing at all.)

Mike

 

Here is what I use, it sprays on clear and all you do is take a dry rag and hold it on the chain ans spin and dry off the excess. Works great.



Here is the cleaner and oil for the air filter.

 

I've tried the 100% Columbian Coffee from Costco myself but it really slings off, I must be percolating it too weak.

I think I’ll just stick with Tri-Flow or maybe try this new Finish Line product.

 

That's probably it, try espresso next time and toss in an extra shot for good measure. Trust me, my wife works at Starbucks - I know this stuff!

 

Oh, I do trust you.

I think I will try expresso and a shot........................a shot of Johnny Walker.

A few of those and greasing up the old chain won't even matter for a couple hours; I couldn't hit it with a garden hose any how.

 

hahaha i was thinking maybe decaf would not fling off as much

 

Alright you monkeys