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Chain Lube
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Tango83
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Chain Lube
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January 05, 2020, 03:22:59 pm
January 05, 2020, 03:22:59 pm
I’ve placed my order today to buy a Crossrunner from Kent Motorcycles and for the last 7 years I have owned a Crosstourer from new.
As it is some time since I oiled a chain , which is the best spray on cain lube to use? Prior to the CT I rode a TDM900 which had a Scott-Oiler fitted but I wasn’t that impressed with it.
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Re: Chain Lube
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January 05, 2020, 05:15:07 pm
January 05, 2020, 05:15:07 pm
Originally Posted by
Tango83
I’ve placed my order today to buy a Crossrunner from Kent Motorcycles and for the last 7 years I have owned a Crosstourer from new.
As it is some time since I oiled a chain , which is the best spray on cain lube to use?
Bravo! Great choice
I've stuck with Wurth chain wax for some time now. It does the job and doesn't fling too badly.
Originally Posted by
Tango83
Prior to the CT I rode a TDM900
Current: 2015 BMW R1200RS, 2003 Yamaha TDM900
Past: Honda CLR125, Honda CB500, Triumph Sprint Sport, Honda VFR750FS, Suzuki DRZ400SM, 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, 2015 Honda VFR800X
"Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube" - HST
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Re: Chain Lube
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January 05, 2020, 05:59:07 pm
January 05, 2020, 05:59:07 pm
Or you could consider the Tutoro automatic chain oiler. I have recently fitted one and am very pleased with it. Not complicated to fit and it works brilliantly. British too! I'll be reporting back soon with photos.
https://www.tutorochainoiler.com/collections/frontpage/products/tutoro-auto-patrol-kit
Regarding chain sprays, Wurth is the least messy but they all let the chain/sprockets dry out whilst on a ride and often create a build-up of gelatinous goo behind the chain guards. There is no substitute for oil !
Who in their right mind would design a vehicle that falls over when it stops?
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Re: Chain Lube
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January 05, 2020, 09:42:25 pm
January 05, 2020, 09:42:25 pm
I use WD40 range... I too had the CT shaft drive so just back to chain now on my recent buy 2019 CR. I use the Chain Cleaner, then Lube for dry and Wax for wet conditions. Good stuff and can buy it online as triple pack, one of each spray on product.
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Re: Chain Lube
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January 06, 2020, 05:58:05 am
January 06, 2020, 05:58:05 am
Wurth Dry Chain Lube.
98 VFR800 - 130,000 miles, 08 VFR800 - 76,000 miles, 15 VFR800X - 44,000 miles (all sold)
14 VFR1200 - 20,000 miles
18 VFR800X - 16,000 miles
01 VFR800 Fi-1 - 9000 miles
CBM
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Re: Chain Lube
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January 06, 2020, 08:24:52 am
January 06, 2020, 08:24:52 am
Originally Posted by
Skids
Wurth Dry Chain Lube.
Yep, me too
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Re: Chain Lube
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January 10, 2020, 01:44:48 pm
January 10, 2020, 01:44:48 pm
See this as a comparisson:
Very nicely made video, maybe overcomplicated, but still!
And the Lord said unto John, “Come forth and you will receive eternal life.”
But John came in fifth - and won a toaster.
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Re: Chain Lube
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January 10, 2020, 07:29:28 pm
January 10, 2020, 07:29:28 pm
Originally Posted by
AndrewP
See this as a comparisson:
Very nicely made video, maybe overcomplicated, but still!
Hmmmm…..
98 VFR800 - 130,000 miles, 08 VFR800 - 76,000 miles, 15 VFR800X - 44,000 miles (all sold)
14 VFR1200 - 20,000 miles
18 VFR800X - 16,000 miles
01 VFR800 Fi-1 - 9000 miles
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Re: Chain Lube
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January 10, 2020, 07:55:53 pm
January 10, 2020, 07:55:53 pm
Nice vid! Gonna get me some gearoil tomorrow.
Stop making sense
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Re: Chain Lube
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January 10, 2020, 10:30:31 pm
January 10, 2020, 10:30:31 pm
Originally Posted by
voodoo
Nice vid! Gonna get me some gearoil tomorrow.
Just realised, interestingly.....Cobrra Nemo 2 recommend gear oil in their dispenser.
98 VFR800 - 130,000 miles, 08 VFR800 - 76,000 miles, 15 VFR800X - 44,000 miles (all sold)
14 VFR1200 - 20,000 miles
18 VFR800X - 16,000 miles
01 VFR800 Fi-1 - 9000 miles
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