I was just wondering what makes /types are good for chain lubrication? I know we all want deep penetration and sticky so not to make a mess. I am happy with it in the aerosol but others prefer the strap on!
Yep. Wurth performance dry line for me too. Did really well in the MCN test as well a couple of years ago. I clean off all the gunk, scrape the crud from the sprockets and liberally apply the lube, straight after a ride normally when the chain is warm and its expanded a little due to the heat. Gets in between the plates which is where you want it. ATB Bob
I use gear oil applied with a paint brush. I use wd40, the wife's toothbrush and some kitchen roll to clean it now and then. I find (or I imagine) that the sprays attract too much sh1t to stick to the chain.
A very 'interesting' title, (nudge, nudge). I'm with biglad on Scott Oilers. Just give the chain a real deep clean first
Get a bike with a belt drive Wurth dry lube is quite good. Prefer the likes of a Scotty ( Scotoiler) just remember to clean and check your chain every now and again.
If a Scotoiler is set correctly there is less fling from it. I cleaned my wheels less with a Scotty than by using more tradional methods of application. As to being paranoid ......
I have a pint mug in the garage, every time I change oil on the car, bike , etc, I bung some of it in the mug, I have all sort including some cheap rustproofing stuff, bung it in, mix it up and apply a liberal coat to my chain when it looks dry, using a 1" paint brush cut down to 10mm long bristles. Chain on the SV lasted 24,000 miles and still looked mint. Never had to replace a chain on a bike.
I'm using Wurth dry lube with good results and have three cans of WD-40 chain lube on standby - (cheap at Aldi a few weeks ago). Looking into chain oilers but Jack Lilley have said that Triumph are not recommending fitting a Scottoiler to the Tiger Xrx as you have to cut into the vacuum pipe. Possibility of fitting a Tutoro mechanical one - only delivers oil when bike is moving but will use up the cans first!
I know that works well, had it on my Aprilia RST 1000. It tucked away so you could hardly see it as well.
Fitted a scotoiler to my 2014 Tiger roadie....I done it myself too so must of been an easy job. On my tiger, there is a blanked off feed for the vacuum & the swinging arm helps too as it`s got a hollow section so you can hide the pipe very easy. fitted it on the left hand side of the frame at 45 degrees with cable ties....14,000 miles on, no problems
