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: chain care


gedas429
03-17-2010, 09:19 PM
another question, how tight should the chain be because i did not find that in manual and also what oil/lubricant should i use?

gedas429
03-17-2010, 09:50 PM
would something like this would be good? Alisyn Synthetic Chain Lubricant : eBay Motors (item 190246284339 end time Apr-14-10 09:06:16 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190246284339&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_956)

macattack
03-17-2010, 10:22 PM
I wouldn't buy a chain lube on ebay.
just go to the local dealership and buy a belray streetbike chain lube . preferably the one that creates the least mess and is meant for streetbike oring chains.

the amount of slack you want in the chain is fairly counterintuitive . how you check for chain tension is important also.
here is the manual info check it out .
if you have more questions let me know .



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gedas429
03-20-2010, 01:29 PM
so bel ray is the best lube right?

macattack
03-20-2010, 05:55 PM
I use bel ray but It is not necessarily number one . it just has oring safe lube that seems to be less mess than some.
someone makes a clear chain lube too .

it is probably a good idea to stick with a name brand that has a strong motorcycle presence or a company who is involved in the motorcycle world.

syncitizen
03-21-2010, 11:00 AM
I wouldn't buy a chain lube on ebay.
just go to the local dealership and buy a belray streetbike chain lube . preferably the one that creates the least mess and is meant for streetbike oring chains.

the amount of slack you want in the chain is fairly counterintuitive . how you check for chain tension is important also.


All good stuff ^^^^

gedas429
03-21-2010, 02:37 PM
alright will do that! thank !

itsmygame
03-24-2010, 09:47 PM
I have not come across an anti fling yet. there are lots of labels that say that.

syncitizen
03-25-2010, 06:30 AM
I have not come across an anti fling yet. there are lots of labels that say that.

LoL ^^

The best I can figure is to use it after warming up the chain beforehand, letting it sit and soak, hand spin the wheel a few times and use it somewhat sparingly.