O ring drive chain

fireitup · Jan 18th, 2008, 03:50 PM

what is the best kind of spray lube for o ring drive chain DID 525 VM2 thank you

voodoochild · Jan 18th, 2008, 06:02 PM

I use Maxima chain wax on my O-ring chain

Dakota · Jan 18th, 2008, 08:20 PM

An o ring chain should have it's lube already inside, contained by the orings. Any lube you apply will just keep it from rusting/corroding, so use whatever you want for that purpose.

chucktx · Jan 19th, 2008, 06:19 PM

wouldnt use wd40.....it attracts dirt!!!!

fireitup · Jan 22nd, 2008, 01:39 PM

Thank you for the advice again. Susan fireitup

ringo912 · Jan 22nd, 2008, 03:23 PM

Amsoil makes a good spray wax lubricant. I use it on everything, garge door rollers, hinges etc. No dripping at any temp and will not attract dirt or dust.

fireitup · Jan 23rd, 2008, 04:09 PM

Thanks again. Won't have to ask any of the mechanics around here. Susan fireitup

SPORSTERBOY · Jan 24th, 2008, 08:07 AM

It's All Messy! They Claim That The O Ring Is Cleaner. I Always Just Put Some Grease On It. Like A Thin Coat So It Wouldn't Sling Over Everything. I Found That The Sprays You Have To Keep Doing It.

chucktx · Jan 24th, 2008, 10:47 AM

that would work, but keep in mind....grease is a better magnet for dirt and debri than wd 40!! cleaning and regreasing would be in order....

SPORSTERBOY · Jan 25th, 2008, 02:08 AM

The Chain To Belt Is Like The Say'in Once Ya Go Black You'll Never Go Back. Lol I'm Glad I'm Not Deali'n With A Chain. Only Because Of The Mess. I Love The Bennie Of Cut To Make It Work.

chucktx · Jan 25th, 2008, 09:56 AM

im the oppisite.....i would rather have a chain.....IF it breaks on the road i can repair it......with a belt it is call a wrecker.............

voodoochild · Jan 25th, 2008, 04:01 PM

You got that right Chuck!

Ultra Al · Jan 25th, 2008, 11:40 PM

My shovel still has a chain. Remember back in the day when everybody carried a universal link on their key chain? I have never run an O ring chain just the trusty ol black diamonds I use a product called chain coat. I have never had a lick of problems with my belt drives, knock on wood. Al

fireitup · Jan 26th, 2008, 04:41 AM

I am using a chain spray only I have found that i have to keep using it. It's better than nothing. Only I would rather have a better alternative. fireitup

chucktx · Jan 26th, 2008, 07:28 AM

wow fire, ya sure up early this morning!!!! hope ya staying warm today!

fireitup · Jan 26th, 2008, 03:54 PM

Yes I'm up early have to work on the weekends usually. Staying warm now. Its suppose to be in the 30's Monday will get the bike out if it doesn't snow. Thanks. Susan fireitup

chucktx · Jan 26th, 2008, 07:46 PM

i dont know how often you need to respray your chain, but the ideal way is to get into a regular maintainance. you can also over lube it, and what happens then is it just slings off. that is wastful and expensive....and as sprotsterboy said,,,,,messy..have a great day!!

fireitup · Jan 27th, 2008, 05:19 AM

I ride a lot you know to and from work and then lots of day trips and in the evening after work into the mountains. So I try to remember to spray the chain. Only the guy who changed the oil for me really lubed it I noticed when I got the bike home last week from his shop. So much so that there was gobs of grease from it on the chain cover. So now I'm thinking base on what you said he over lubed it. should I wipe some of that off. Its gobbed up pretty thick. Susan

Ultra Al · Jan 27th, 2008, 06:51 AM

I would clean the chain good and then use a lubricant like Chain Lube or a similar brand in a spray can with a plastic tube that fits in the nozzle. Lift the rear wheel off the ground and you can direct the lube right where its needed, where it contacts the sprocket. The stuff I use drys tacky so it sticks to the chain (if you don't over do it). Al

chucktx · Jan 27th, 2008, 08:14 AM

i agree,,,get the wheel up and wipe off what ya can.....then use a quality chain lube. keep an eye on it and you will figure out how often you need to lube it.......