RE: Chain oil
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RE: Chain oil - 8/12/2006 11:00:45 AM
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02_GSXR_HYBRID
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regular chain lube isnt sticky either, its just thicker. chain wax is the sticky stuff that doesnt fling off (unless you dont wipe the excess off then it makes a HUGE mess)
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RE: Chain oil - 8/12/2006 11:51:53 AM
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city worker
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This is good sh#t, good debates going on here  , my 2 cents worth I "CLEAN" with WD-40 then lube with "MAXIMA" synthetic chain gaurd, use it on my f2 and my dirt bikes, ya I still get the fling, but I use the WD-40 to clean it off the plastics by the front sprocket and left side under my seat  I agree with 02 gsxr hybrid about the WD, its good stuff 
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RE: Chain oil - 8/12/2006 12:13:49 PM
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city worker
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Hell I bet the chain manufacturers have a stake in the chain lube biz, of coarse they arent gona recomend somthing they aint gona get money off of, any way how much is L20 worth??? ( in American) I dont have that little Euro L on my key board 
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RE: Chain oil - 8/12/2006 2:35:03 PM
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rippn
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Yup, has virtualy, NO CUSH !!!!!!!!!! There have been lots of articles over the years, and magazine forum questions about wd and o-ring chains... w/ more than a few replying...WD40, is not good for o-rings. To each his own. Take'n wd's word, is like ask'n Clinton, if he had sex w/ "that girl"!!!!!!!!!!! Get online to chain lube manufacturers, they have the skinny. Check out other forums, they ask the same Q's. I have read repeatedly, that wax, dosen't have the cushioning ability eather, of "lube". I can't change what is posted in major motorcycle magazines and other than honestly answering, an honest Q, could care less, what lube someone uses.
This topic, is as polarizing as"whats your favorite oil"? DAD, (my Hero) Have any knowledge on this topic????
Clean and free, Ripp'n
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RE: Chain oil - 8/13/2006 7:53:19 AM
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gride99
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wow.. didnt mean to start a fued lol.. but great info non the less. So from what Ive read its best to clean the chain w/ WD40 and then lube with maxxim lube. My chain is in good shape I just want to keep it that way before it starts to rust and go bad. Thanks for all the info. thats exactly why I come to this site all the time.. :D
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RE: Chain oil - 8/13/2006 2:29:56 PM
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rippn
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Well, I got online and looked... apearently, the prob "is"... The wd40 PENATRANT, does just that... can soften o-rings, and get past em. Invading the factory roller lube, thinning it out and squeezing out past the afflicted 0-rings, in the long run. Hardly perceptable by eye, w/ all that dirt, lube, exetra.But it happens gradualy... Insidious. It is said... others (like lps) dont do the harm. I also say a few thing about chain wax not having the "cushion" of a lube. I always "error" on the side of caution. It was interesting that the R/C (radio control) people had shear brazen contempt for wd40 also. And the beat goes on... Clean and free, ripp'n
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RE: Chain oil - 8/14/2006 11:33:51 AM
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good information folks...just keep it nice and clean...
my only question is...
24,000 miles off a 525 on a 1000cc? no doubt it's a DID chain with that mileage...but other than this...it's either an awesome mutant DID chain or you've been running it on the rear stands like ferris bueller mang!
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RE: Chain oil - 8/14/2006 2:40:59 PM
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02_GSXR_HYBRID
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so should i also mention that its -2 on the front sprocket? mileage on a chain is always dependant on how you treat the chain. if your constantly giving it abrupt bursts of power or hitting it hard with wheelies or drag racing you are gonna strech it out quickly. if you keep it clean and ride it normally without the abruptness of your average newb rider your chain will last a pretty long time. sure i get on it occasionally on the back country roads, but i easily roll on the throttle instead of slamming it down to second gear and nailing the throttle like others i know of. plus at being -2 on the front, i dont have to drop as many gears to get the same effect as a stock bike.
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RE: Chain oil - 8/14/2006 2:42:35 PM
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02_GSXR_HYBRID
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and yes, its a DID chain. i have about 6K on it now and its only had 1 adjustment since i put it on.
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