Chains

[otherwise]

I've a thing about keeping chain and sprockets well maintained.
I've had two weekends in a row with wet roads so it was time to do them again.
Get that front cover off, get the chain guard off, get all of the build up lube and grime down the drain and re-lube, adjust and true your wheels.
Dry dirty chains eat horsepower and cost money to replace sooner than they should be.
Get into the workshop now!

 

[DaveM]

What are you using to lube the chain as I have found this chain wax that seems to really work great and you don't get all that splash off it as in normal grease

 

[otherwise]

As long as it's made for bike chains I'll use it.
That in the photo is, Fuchs Silkolene Chain Gel (non-fling technology), I like the way it goes on white, makes it easy to see.

 

[DaveM]

Yes I also like to be able to see that it is on this is the one plus of the chain wax I use. Talking of that I think it may be time to do a chain lube myself

 

[otherwise]

Yes I also like to be able to see that it is on this is the one plus of the chain wax I use. Talking of that I think it may be time to do a chain lube myself

That's why I posted, just a friendly reminder to any and all.
Honestly, push a bike across your workshop with a dry chain and then do it again after you service it, you can feel the difference.

 

[DaveM]

Yes and I think a chain is something we tend to overlook and especially without a centre stand as it is a bit of a mission to do

 

[CarlS]

I agree, Dave; I need a center stand for the Tiger badly.

Good post, Kevin, and a timely reminder. I have three chains that are over due for cleaning and lubing.

 

[gumpt1oo]

I use a Scottoiler on my T100. I fitted it last year, I have never had a bike with one fitted before, I really like it.
You can adjust the amount of oil that goes onto the chain so that you get limited 'fling off'. I just give the chain a wipe down every couple of weeks to remove the dirt, and keep the oil reservoir topped up. Well worth the money IMO.

 

[Rocky]

All four of my bikes have chains so I have plenty of chain maintenance to keep me busy.
I'm pretty fastidious about chains and sprockets anyway so it's just part of the "thrill" of riding
I have a "Grunge Brush" to do most of the dirty work getting the crud off.
I mainly use Chain Wax, but lately have been using a Dupont product called "Teflon multi-use dry, wax lubricant."
It goes on wet like Chain Wax and dries quickly, is recommened for motorcycles and doesn't fling or attract dirt.
When I'm on the road I always carry a small can of spray lube.
The chains on the vintage bikes last for many, many years as they only get ridden about 1600 km (1000 miles) a year each, but I generally get 40,000 km on the modern bikes.
My '02 H***a 919 has about 28,000 km on it and the Bonneville about 12,000 km so I'm still on the factory chains.
It's a lousy and dirty job, but necessary as otherwise says.

 

[devo]

Yes and I think a chain is something we tend to overlook and especially without a centre stand as it is a bit of a mission to do

I agree, Dave; I need a center stand for the Tiger badly.

for any newcomers and for those who have forgotten,
my $5.00 stand which makes chain maintainance and oil changes a real doddle

 

[CarlS]

Thanks for the reminder, Harry; I will be building one of those this week. But I still need a center stand for long road trips.

 

[devo]

Thanks for the reminder, Harry; I will be building one of those this week.

LoL
Pics when its done or it didnt happen

 

[Rocky]

That's a pretty cool gadget you made for the front wheel. I don't remember seeing it before

 

[DaveM]

Ah yes I remember this one Harry good going

 

[Rocky]

That plywood is just begging for a couple coats of HONDA red paint nice tire chock idea though Harry.

Oops, you said Honda

 

[devo]

That's a pretty cool gadget you made for the front wheel. I don't remember seeing it before

: nice tire chock idea though Harry.

apart from any maintenance work,I park the bike in it all the time
It means the bike is always upright so checking fluid levels is easy

 

[devo]

Devo, do you just drive right in and shut the bike off in gear so it cannot roll out backwards and fall over? Thanks Harry

Mary
Their is a triangular shaped chock cut out of 2x3 fixed at front and rear of the wheel,which you ride up and over as you ride into the stand. this stops the bike rolling anywhere as I leave it in nuetral.To exit the stand I simply grab the bars close to the risers,while astride the bike and pull it straight out backwards.

edit coupla pics to explain




[HIGHJACK] sorry Kevin [/HIGHJACK]

 

[keystiger]

Nifty work Devo....oops I am extending the highjack sorry

 

[otherwise]

Nifty work Devo....oops I am extending the highjack sorry

Not a highjack, this is all stuff to sort out your chain.
I don't think I've ever noticed a highjack on TT.

 

[Silli]

Devo.... that is great!!