the "dry" chain method is my prefered way to go. I used to run dirt bikes in the sand....wanna know how much lube is too much lube there?
Why is my chain slipping?
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Facime;1122068 said:
Well this thread was about street bikes, I have no idea about dirt bikes or if they are the same as street lol.
the street is no different in principle, just intensity. What you pick up offroad in a hour is probably more like 5k miles on the road, but the principle is still the same.
Lube + grit = wear
Lube + grit = wear
Facime;1122078 said:
Well thats where the oil flinging off comes into effect and cleaning the chain every few thousand miles.
Again, just my opinion based on my own experience and others who have been around along time. If anyone wants to post some info sources about too much chain oil causing problems Id like to read it. I dont like to go by 'well it works for me' from a few people. Plenty of people swear WD40 is a great chain lube, doesnt mean its true.
try this, lube a chain the way you do, leaving some extra to "fling off", after its "flung" ride your bike down 1/4 mile of dirt/gravel road. Take a picture of the chain up close. Now lube your chain as GV said, making sure to dry clean any remaining lube from the outer surfaces of the chain, and repeat the test. See which one is cleaner in the end. I promise you, dry chain (minimal lube just enough to remain in between the metal surfaces) will be cleaner and last longer.
Besides, who wants chain lube flung all over their bike?
Besides, who wants chain lube flung all over their bike?
Also depends on the chain design... The good modern o-ring chains are supposed to be sealed and already lubed, so it's mostly just cleaning them.
Holy crapp... I just posted this to show how well I take care of my bike...
The dry chain method is probably why it looks the way it does. lol
The dry chain method is probably why it looks the way it does. lol
Ok, why are auto chain lube setups popular among touring bikes then. The idea being adding small amount of chail oil contantly while riding is good for the chain.
Also Im still not seeing how all this dirt bike stuff relates. I dont take my bike on dirt roads so that would be an extreme exposure to dirt. My chain guard collects all the flinging lube, never had a problem with it on my tire/plastics. I can certainly see how the less to no lube in dirt makes sense. Your putting it through extreme situations and dont expect the chain to last long.
I guess in my mind I just see a chain with lube on it and the dirt sticking to the lube, not making it past into the o-rings. As the debris build up in the lube it gets heavy and flings off leaving the chain clean.
I could certainly be wrong but Ive never had any chain/sprocket problems, unlike the OP who seemed to not lube....
Also Im still not seeing how all this dirt bike stuff relates. I dont take my bike on dirt roads so that would be an extreme exposure to dirt. My chain guard collects all the flinging lube, never had a problem with it on my tire/plastics. I can certainly see how the less to no lube in dirt makes sense. Your putting it through extreme situations and dont expect the chain to last long.
I guess in my mind I just see a chain with lube on it and the dirt sticking to the lube, not making it past into the o-rings. As the debris build up in the lube it gets heavy and flings off leaving the chain clean.
I could certainly be wrong but Ive never had any chain/sprocket problems, unlike the OP who seemed to not lube....
hahhaha i love your back sprocket, id have changed it a little sooner than than letting it get to that point but its funny just the same.One of the oldest bike arguements is should i lube the chain or not.With some of the newer o_ring chains they claim its not necesary but i use chain lube after i wash the bike and let it sit over night ,its pretty sticky and doesnt flick off easy and has always worked for me on both my dirt bike and my roady...Good to see so many supra lovers also get into the two wheel variety.:biglaugh:
Over lubing on a street chain is minimal cause for concern, but still can cause undue chain wear. The advent of o-ring chains, though they can cost up to 20% of your power, make this even less of an issue.
Do yourself a favor and order a slude away (cleaner), grunge brush (brush specifically for chains), and Chain WAX (spray can lube... best you can get) from rockymountainatv.com
As an avid dirt biker (with a dirt bike that puts down more torque than most bikes under 700cc, and more h.p. than all but the over 1000cc buells), with respectable street experience, I know that chain care is key to chain life.
Oh, and replace sprockets and chains at the same time.
Do yourself a favor and order a slude away (cleaner), grunge brush (brush specifically for chains), and Chain WAX (spray can lube... best you can get) from rockymountainatv.com
As an avid dirt biker (with a dirt bike that puts down more torque than most bikes under 700cc, and more h.p. than all but the over 1000cc buells), with respectable street experience, I know that chain care is key to chain life.
Oh, and replace sprockets and chains at the same time.
LOL... 750CC is FTW, torque is much much different from a 600CC bike. No downshift required to quickly pass a car at 60mph.
On a side note, I saw a super hot chick in her mid 20's riding her liter bike today. Something about a hot chick in a pink GSXR jacket just did it for me..lol
She really looked like she knew what she was doing.
On a side note, I saw a super hot chick in her mid 20's riding her liter bike today. Something about a hot chick in a pink GSXR jacket just did it for me..lol
She really looked like she knew what she was doing.
lol... that just show's she can ride, but not do the work to keep her bike up.
I'd love to have a chick that could at least keep up with me through the curves.
I'd love to have a chick that could at least keep up with me through the curves.
