is grease the word?

12-08-2004, 03:55 PM

This thread is regarding my chain, yawn. Basically i am currently lubing my chain with PJ1, which is fine. to clean my chain i use PJ1 lube remover. apply said remover and then pressure wash the chain to get all th junk off.

My question is, should i be greasing my chain as well or is lube enough?

I have been doing my lube thing for quite a few weeks now, can somebody in the know tell me if my chain is a bout to ping off or do some major damage.

Thank in advance

12-08-2004, 04:39 PM

How many miles has the chain done........?????

12-08-2004, 07:26 PM

chain has done 4k

Paranoid Dave · 12-08-2004, 08:02 PM

Don't pressure wash your chain! That will harm it more than not lubing it as you run the risk of losing the sealed in lube. Clean it with a cloth and brush and chain cleaner of course, lube it up and that's it. I tend to lube it after a wash but as soon as it's had it's first run do it again when the chain's warm so it draws the lube in as it cools.

Just keep it clean and lubed, should do the job. You'll also feel very good about yourself and have a sence of fulfilment after doing this as you look after your chain in a manual way. You wouldn't get that with a sc*****ler would you

12-08-2004, 08:14 PM

so theres no need to grease as well as lube then?

12-08-2004, 08:22 PM

nope if you apply grease it'll fling off after the first mile or so best use a dedicated chain wax or lube

Paranoid Dave · 12-08-2004, 08:57 PM

and stay clear of those snotboilers

12-08-2004, 09:04 PM

thanks for the advice fellas, much appreciated

12-08-2004, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean

chain has done 4k

I reckon, if you look after it, (The Chain, that is) it'll prob last another 6k.........

Begs the question.."Have you noticed something wrong??".

13-08-2004, 07:19 PM

I have always used diesel when i have wanted to give the chain a good clean. Works a treat.

Got the tip years ago when i started riding trail bikes where the chain gets covered in mud and all sorts of crud. Whip the chain off put in a bowl with diesel scrub around with the washing-up brush and re-fit...clean as a whistle.

Not practical to whip off a monster chain but diesel on a rag will do it.

My 2p.

Pedro · 13-08-2004, 10:57 PM

Scotoiler.

Fit it.

Fill it.

Adjust it.

Forget it!

Works wonders and is well hidden. My mate got 18k miles out of his chain on a 900SS.

Ped

gary tompkins · 14-08-2004, 10:41 AM

Dont worry Pedro, a badge will be availale for the "Pro Scottoiler" camp at next Mays monster weekend

MotoNik · 16-08-2004, 04:10 PM

Scottoilers are great, if a little "sensible" for some! Since fitting mine (about 6-7000 miles ago I've adjusted the chain once. I did over 500 miles this weekend and the reservoir still had plenty of oil left in it, and I never have to worry about any kind of cleaning or lubing of my chain.

Aside from the fact that a Scottoiler will pay for itself by effectively doubling the life of a chain it pays huge dividends in massively reducing the hassle factor of keeping a chain in good condition.

Nik

17-08-2004, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paranoid Dave

and stay clear of those snotboilers

Dave dave dave...you will learn one day!

17-08-2004, 06:22 PM

Hi Dean,

I find the best way to clean my chain is with paraffin and a small stiff paint brush. The paraffin washes and lubes the chain at the same time, the gold chain on my blade looks as good as new and has only needed adjusting once in 4k miles.
I use a small piece of plywood to stop the slippery paraffin getting all over my rear tyre (the wood is used as a kind of shield).
After cleaning with the paraffin I then wipe the chain down with a rag and then apply Castrol Chain Wax (Ride magazine recommended - and very good stuff), later removing excess wax with a rag.
The paraffin is also great for degreasing other stuff, side stands etc, just donâ€™t get it on your brakes or tyres.

Hope this helps

Chris :burnout:

12-08-2004, 03:55 PM	#1
dean Guest Posts: n/a	is grease the word? This thread is regarding my chain, yawn. Basically i am currently lubing my chain with PJ1, which is fine. to clean my chain i use PJ1 lube remover. apply said remover and then pressure wash the chain to get all th junk off. My question is, should i be greasing my chain as well or is lube enough? I have been doing my lube thing for quite a few weeks now, can somebody in the know tell me if my chain is a bout to ping off or do some major damage. Thank in advance

12-08-2004, 08:02 PM	#4
Paranoid Dave Is it meant to do that? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Innit Bike: Other Ducati Posts: 2,198	Don't pressure wash your chain! That will harm it more than not lubing it as you run the risk of losing the sealed in lube. Clean it with a cloth and brush and chain cleaner of course, lube it up and that's it. I tend to lube it after a wash but as soon as it's had it's first run do it again when the chain's warm so it draws the lube in as it cools. Just keep it clean and lubed, should do the job. You'll also feel very good about yourself and have a sence of fulfilment after doing this as you look after your chain in a manual way. You wouldn't get that with a sc*****ler would you __________________ Goodbye Audrey Hello Eric

12-08-2004, 08:57 PM	#7
Paranoid Dave Is it meant to do that? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Innit Bike: Other Ducati Posts: 2,198	and stay clear of those snotboilers __________________ Goodbye Audrey Hello Eric

13-08-2004, 10:57 PM	#11
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	Scotoiler. Fit it. Fill it. Adjust it. Forget it! Works wonders and is well hidden. My mate got 18k miles out of his chain on a 900SS. Ped __________________ M900 - 1993! Monster 1200R!

12-08-2004, 04:39 PM	#2
steviej Guest Posts: n/a	How many miles has the chain done........?????

12-08-2004, 07:26 PM	#3
dean Guest Posts: n/a	chain has done 4k

12-08-2004, 08:14 PM	#5
dean Guest Posts: n/a	so theres no need to grease as well as lube then?

12-08-2004, 08:22 PM	#6
Nigel C Guest Posts: n/a	nope if you apply grease it'll fling off after the first mile or so best use a dedicated chain wax or lube

12-08-2004, 09:04 PM	#8
dean Guest Posts: n/a	thanks for the advice fellas, much appreciated

13-08-2004, 07:19 PM	#10
S4R Dude Guest Posts: n/a	I have always used diesel when i have wanted to give the chain a good clean. Works a treat. Got the tip years ago when i started riding trail bikes where the chain gets covered in mud and all sorts of crud. Whip the chain off put in a bowl with diesel scrub around with the washing-up brush and re-fit...clean as a whistle. Not practical to whip off a monster chain but diesel on a rag will do it. My 2p.

16-08-2004, 04:10 PM	#13
MotoNik Bronze Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sherbourne Bike: M600 Posts: 401	Scottoilers are great, if a little "sensible" for some! Since fitting mine (about 6-7000 miles ago I've adjusted the chain once. I did over 500 miles this weekend and the reservoir still had plenty of oil left in it, and I never have to worry about any kind of cleaning or lubing of my chain. Aside from the fact that a Scottoiler will pay for itself by effectively doubling the life of a chain it pays huge dividends in massively reducing the hassle factor of keeping a chain in good condition. Nik

17-08-2004, 06:22 PM	#15
sidtheparrot Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Dean, I find the best way to clean my chain is with paraffin and a small stiff paint brush. The paraffin washes and lubes the chain at the same time, the gold chain on my blade looks as good as new and has only needed adjusting once in 4k miles. I use a small piece of plywood to stop the slippery paraffin getting all over my rear tyre (the wood is used as a kind of shield). After cleaning with the paraffin I then wipe the chain down with a rag and then apply Castrol Chain Wax (Ride magazine recommended - and very good stuff), later removing excess wax with a rag. The paraffin is also great for degreasing other stuff, side stands etc, just donâ€™t get it on your brakes or tyres. Hope this helps Chris :burnout: