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O ring drive chain

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by fireitup, Jan 18, 2008.

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  1. fireitup

    fireitup New Member

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    what is the best kind of spray lube for o ring drive chain DID 525 VM2 thank you
    fireitup, Jan 18, 2008
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    I use Maxima chain wax on my O-ring chain
    voodoochild, Jan 18, 2008
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    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.
    Dakota, Jan 18, 2008
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  5. chucktx

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    wouldnt use wd40.....it attracts dirt!!!!
    chucktx, Jan 19, 2008
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  6. fireitup

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    chain lube

    Thank you for the advice again. Susan fireitup
    fireitup, Jan 22, 2008
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    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.
    ringo912, Jan 22, 2008
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  8. fireitup

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    Thank you

    Thanks again. Won't have to ask any of the mechanics around here. Susan fireitup
    fireitup, Jan 23, 2008
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    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.
    SPORSTERBOY, Jan 24, 2008
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  10. chucktx

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    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....:)
    chucktx, Jan 24, 2008
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    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.
    SPORSTERBOY, Jan 25, 2008
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    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.............
    chucktx, Jan 25, 2008
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    You got that right Chuck!
    voodoochild, Jan 25, 2008
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    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
    Ultra Al, Jan 25, 2008
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  15. fireitup

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    chain spray

    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
    fireitup, Jan 26, 2008
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    wow fire, ya sure up early this morning!!!! hope ya staying warm today!:)
    chucktx, Jan 26, 2008
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  17. fireitup

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    Rise and shine

    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
    fireitup, Jan 26, 2008
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    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!!:)
    chucktx, Jan 26, 2008
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    chain spray

    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
    fireitup, Jan 27, 2008
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    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
    Ultra Al, Jan 27, 2008
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    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.......:)
    chucktx, Jan 27, 2008
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