Lubing up

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!

 

I've found Wurth performance chain lube to be the best.

 

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

 

Scott-oiler for me, always. Haven't needed to buy a new chain in the last 20 years of riding.

 

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

 

Wurth dry lub for me to. Lasts well with minimal fling. It dries clear and does not attract crap.

 

Knew you'd come out with that one Dave!!

 

It's important to be consistent mate.

 

Is it shaft drive?

 

WD40 motorcycle chain spray is what I use and seems to work well if a little messy.

 

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 ......

 

When I saw the thread title I immediately thought........'KY'................

 

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.

 

Yeah - bit too much at £210.00 to justify I think.

 

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