XTreme Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 This is the best comparison that I've ever seen! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Im using that black muc off atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 This is what I use...... Reviews! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 I drilled a hole in the case and it dribbles alittle oil out on the chain it works great just need to add lots of oil. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 I also enjoyed this comparison. I love Fortnine's videos. Hey that makes me think, we need some Canadian love. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 I've been using EP90 gear oil ever since i swiped a 25L drum of it off site years ago got about 6 tins of unused chain lube probably use them when the gear oil runs out 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 15 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: I've been using EP90 gear oil ever since i swiped a 25L drum of it off site years ago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Grasshopper's Ride said: I also enjoyed this comparison. I love Fortnine's videos. Hey that makes me think, we need some Canadian love. Canadian love eh michelle well count me in 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 9 minutes ago, Richzx6r said: Canadian love eh michelle well count me in 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 How do you know when you need a new chain and what sort of chain you’ve got? What’s the easiest (not necessarily the cheapest) thing to clean a chain with cos I hate doing it and want the job to be over with as quickly as possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooN Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 44 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: How do you know when you need a new chain and what sort of chain you’ve got? What’s the easiest (not necessarily the cheapest) thing to clean a chain with cos I hate doing it and want the job to be over with as quickly as possible? I am no expert on this, but i reckon I need a new chain when it needs constant adjustement, ie after every ride, which would indicate it's stretching really fast. Or if you've reached the limit of adjustement on the tensioners. There's also something about if its at the correct tension and you can pull the chain off the rear sprocket far enough to see the teeth then it's fooked ( or something like that). I'm sure Bob or Cateeclan or somebody properly technical will be along to give you the correct info ( No, not you Pete!... you don't keep your bikes long enough to need to tension the chain, let alone replace it ) I rarely actually clean my chain, but when I do I use parrafin, like you'd put in a parrafin heater or lamp, and a paintbrush. Flicks it bloody everywhere though . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, MooN said: No, not you Pete!... you don't keep your bikes long enough to need to tension the chain, let alone replace it I adjusted the chain a couple of weeks ago actually. And I always tend to go by pulling chain off the back of the sprocket, or too many tight spots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 14 minutes ago, MooN said: I am no expert on this, but i reckon I need a new chain when it needs constant adjustement, ie after every ride, which would indicate it's stretching really fast. Or if you've reached the limit of adjustement on the tensioners. There's also something about if its at the correct tension and you can pull the chain off the rear sprocket far enough to see the teeth then it's fooked ( or something like that). I'm sure Bob or Cateeclan or somebody properly technical will be along to give you the correct info ( No, not you Pete!... you don't keep your bikes long enough to need to tension the chain, let alone replace it ) I rarely actually clean my chain, but when I do I use parrafin, like you'd put in a parrafin heater or lamp, and a paintbrush. Flicks it bloody everywhere though . How often does it needs to be done? I know its going to vary depending on road conditions but any idea on the maximum time you can leave it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 16 minutes ago, Buckster said: How long can I avoid doing any chain maintenance without it possibly causing damage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: How long can I avoid doing any chain maintenance without it possibly causing damage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 15 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: How long can I avoid doing any chain maintenance without it possibly causing damage? You should be cleaning chain roughly every 1000 miles, and lubing around 250 miles......depending on the conditions obviously. You should always be keeping a close eye on it anyway for safety reasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 I was checking my XR over tonight and can say when things look like this its pretty much fucked 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooN Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: I was checking my XR over tonight and can say when things look like this its pretty much fucked wow! was that not slipping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: I was checking my XR over tonight and can say when things look like this its pretty much fucked You've been riding it in that condition Fred? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooN Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: How long can I avoid doing any chain maintenance without it possibly causing damage? it'll tell you in your bike manual what the manufacturers recommendations are for chain maintenance. Triumph says to Lube evey 300km for mine but I don't do that. To be honest I just look at it periodically, if it looks a bit dry I'll lube it, or if I've been on a long run in bad weather. I can tell by the feel of the gearchange and general vibrations, as well as ( on this bike) throttle snatch, if it needs tensioning a bit and am learning to detect when it needs a lube. some bikes are more sensitive to it than others. Frequency will depend almost entirely on usage and conditions. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, MooN said: wow! was that not slipping? No Its only lost 3 teeth it has another 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 18 minutes ago, XTreme said: You've been riding it in that condition Fred? before last weekends ride i checked front and rear tyres for splits or damage front and rear tyre pressures front and rear wheel bearings for play front and rear brake pads for wear suspension bearings for play Steering head bearings for play chain tension Oiled the chain Checked the carb for water and shit in the float bowl checked the air filter checked the lights Checked my spares but missed the front sprocket for some reason, but it probably didn't need dentures when i left 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 30 minutes ago, XTreme said: You've been riding it in that condition Fred? I just re read that and i am now unsure as to whether your referring to the cleanliness of the bike or the fucked sprocket after all your the first to say you know fuck all about anything mechanical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooN Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Sir Fallsalot said: I just re read that and i am now unsure as to whether your referring to the cleanliness of the bike or the fucked sprocket after all your the first to say you know fuck all about anything mechanical you've misread him , Pete knows when something's not right, he just doesn't know how to do anything about it 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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