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Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« on: February 27, 2012, 09:14:30 AM »
Saturday I cleaned the chain and tried to lube it with Motul chain wax spray. The nozzle clogged after short while, decided to open it up instead and brush it on.
It was bit of a show but no serious damage/injury occured and now I have lubed chain a non of the lube left.

Would you know if anybody sells chain specific lube in any other package than spray? Yes, I could use heavy oil, but I would like to use a brush on chain lube since the brush seldom cloggs up.
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2012, 09:18:11 AM »
I would like to know this answer too.
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2012, 09:20:22 AM »
Hmm...I have never seen one of them clog before.  However, I use Maxima spray on chain wax and have never had a problem.
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2012, 09:23:49 AM »
 Use gear lube ..get a container that has a closeable tip ..ie chalkline , chalk container, shampoo bottle.. that sort of thing .. some gear lube liters come with small tip.
  Once you figure out amount.. we were getting around 1500 miles combined city and hiway before wheel got messy.. and between 16-40 K out of a good chain...
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2012, 09:40:46 AM »
Old habits are hard to break.  Over the years I have gone thru probably 20 cans of PJ-1 and never had a can clog on me.  The lube should not have hardened like paint does in a nozzel. Possible defective valve?  Or was the can cold, like stored in an unheated garage or shop?  If so, may have just needed to warm the can in some hot water for a while.
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2012, 09:58:16 AM »
Motul chain wax is crap anyway (IMHO). Flings off too easily. Get the PJ-Blue or Chain Wax. Better for staying on the chain. Is this O-ring or standard?
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2012, 10:01:57 AM »
O ring.
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2012, 11:19:02 AM »
Chain lube thread!  ;D



I've been using Teflon Chain-Saver lube lately with an o-ring chain.  I like it.
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2012, 07:24:59 PM »
 Is that a genuine Beemerago , the elephant is riding ?
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2012, 09:03:12 PM »
Or do what the PO of my K5 did, "marinate" the chain in a coffee can with motor oil!
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2012, 09:05:40 PM »
 motor oil neither cushions well nor stays on well....
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2012, 10:20:02 PM »
Quote from: andy750 on February 27, 2012, 09:58:16 AM
Motul chain wax is crap anyway (IMHO). Flings off too easily. Get the PJ-Blue or Chain Wax. Better for staying on the chain. Is this O-ring or standard?

 PJ-1 blue is crappier than crap. lasts about 20 miles if it's raining.
 Rep GAVE me a can to test as I used to ride in all weather (had an SP370 for snow, low power, low CoG)
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2012, 07:21:12 AM »
Quote from: crazypj on February 27, 2012, 10:20:02 PM
Quote from: andy750 on February 27, 2012, 09:58:16 AM
Motul chain wax is crap anyway (IMHO). Flings off too easily. Get the PJ-Blue or Chain Wax. Better for staying on the chain. Is this O-ring or standard?

 PJ-1 blue is crappier than crap. lasts about 20 miles if it's raining.
 Rep GAVE me a can to test as I used to ride in all weather (had an SP370 for snow, low power, low CoG)

Many riders do not read the directions.
 It says that it must be left on overnight THEN you can ride it.
Then it stays on.

I use the PJ brand chain lube with no problems at all.
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2012, 08:14:03 AM »
Like wise.  PJ1 has served me well for many years.  I normally check and lube the chain when putting a bike up for the night, preferably when the chain is still warm.  Helps it soak in between the links and into the pins.  Time permitting, next day I wipe the chain down with a shop rag before riding to get the excess lube off.  What little sling off I get has never been an issue for me. 
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2012, 08:51:48 AM »
This is the best demo I've seen yet for chain lubing LOL
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #15 on: February 28, 2012, 01:38:59 PM »
Who uses that many cleaning products?  Muc that. 
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #16 on: February 28, 2012, 01:41:49 PM »
Quote from: wixil on February 28, 2012, 01:38:59 PM
Who uses that many cleaning products?  Muc that.

Heh, yeah. I guess if you just use the garden hose you're doing it wrong. ::)
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2012, 01:58:02 PM »
I use automotive rear end limited slip additive. Put bike on center stand spin wheel and use small brush to apply. Wipe off access. Works great and throws very little off.
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #18 on: February 28, 2012, 02:11:54 PM »
She looks like she tastes good.
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #19 on: February 28, 2012, 03:59:33 PM »
That bike wasn't even dirty.
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #20 on: February 28, 2012, 04:23:23 PM »
Quote from: dhall57 on February 28, 2012, 01:58:02 PM
I use automotive rear end limited slip additive. Put bike on center stand spin wheel and use small brush to apply. Wipe off access. Works great and throws very little off.

Now thats interesting and I even have that stuff.
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #21 on: February 28, 2012, 04:44:28 PM »
This blurb is from the Diamond Chain site:

Cleaning and Re-lubrication
Perhaps the largest contributor to shortened chain life is inadequate lubrication. All working parts of a chain should be lubricated uniformly. The use of the highest viscosity oil that allows for flow between the link plates and coats pin-bushing
areas will nornally provide the greatest wear resistance. Clean and lubricate chain periodically as riding situations warrant.

http://www.diamondchain.com/files/DC_cycle_chain.pdf

When I was young and had lots of time I used to cook my chains outside on the hotplate in STP (IIRC) after rinsing them with safetykleen. These days I spray on the BelRay which is OK. I got a new can of 7th gear from the Triumph dealer  but I haven't tried it yet.

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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #22 on: February 28, 2012, 05:40:34 PM »
Quote from: cameron on February 28, 2012, 03:59:33 PM
That bike wasn't even dirty.
Bet she is though
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #23 on: February 28, 2012, 05:44:12 PM »
Quote from: dhall57 on February 28, 2012, 01:58:02 PM
I use automotive rear end limited slip additive. Put bike on center stand spin wheel and use small brush to apply. Wipe off access. Works great and throws very little off.


Where might you buy this stuff and what is the commercial name of it?
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Re: Lubing the chain - one can at a time
« Reply #24 on: February 28, 2012, 07:26:41 PM »
Quote from: 736cc on February 28, 2012, 08:51:48 AM
This is the best demo I've seen yet for chain lubing LOL

I wonder why she keeps changing her boots.  :)
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