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Post by earthman on Apr 21, 2019 22:29:35 GMT 1
I'm impressed by the lengths this guy's gone to, several different lengths of chain/tests.
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Post by 0h5h1t on Apr 22, 2019 8:31:43 GMT 1
Informative video. Thanks for posting. I've been using oil to lube my chains for years so was pleased to see the result.
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Post by 0h5h1t on Apr 22, 2019 8:31:56 GMT 1
Informative video. Thanks for posting. I've been using oil to lube my chains for years so was pleased to see the result. Oops double post... I need more coffee 😬😜
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Post by reggieperrin on Apr 23, 2019 14:09:48 GMT 1
Thankfully, another nail in the coffin of WD40. Hateful stuff...
I'd be interested in a similar test of Wurth dry hi performance chain wax as I've used it for years with good results.
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Post by abar121 on Apr 25, 2019 12:30:09 GMT 1
Thanks for posting. It certainly shows up the poorer chain lubes out there.
In his words, the splatter for the 75W oil was like a murder scene. A massive difference to the good chain lubes like the Muc off or Bel ray. The gear oil might be a better lubricant and anti-corrosion, but only if it's still on there.
I'll stick with the Wurth. I've trued tons of 'em over the years and this one still works great.
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Post by earthman on Oct 4, 2019 20:30:15 GMT 1
Bennetts will be testing some other chain lubes that are available here in the UK.
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Post by JonW on Oct 5, 2019 13:46:23 GMT 1
FortNine has some other good videos as well, interesting presenter.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Oct 6, 2019 21:16:22 GMT 1
When my car was out of action for a couple of years my only transport was a GS550. I learned, or got into the habit of removing the chain on a Friday lunchtime soaking it in transmission oil from truck axles and refitting it in the evening after work. Due to the salt used on the Dutch roads this would be once a week in the winter. I always bought a cheap chain with no O-rings and it would last avery long time. Later after job circumstances changed the maintenance was less and i had use of my car again a cheap chain didn't last long and after a few chains i decided to buy sealed chains.
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Post by oldbritguy on Oct 7, 2019 1:01:21 GMT 1
Great vid and food for thought. Showing my age here I used to use the old link life in a tin on my chains. I always used cheap chains and cleaning in paraffin and boiling up the chain in a grease tin once every couple of weeks, they lasted forever. Much the same outcome as Tony mentions with his old GS550 and soaking the chains in trans oil. It was messy though. Modern sealed chains are great and require minimal maintenance much like modern bikes, so a bit of regular cleaning and light lube should do the business. Something deep rooted in lubing a chain though, and it will be a hard habit to change for some of us These vids have definitely got me thinking so many thanks for posting them
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2019 23:26:40 GMT 1
I'm not sure that's a particularly helpful video, other than making common sense obvious in a pretty chart.
The more spatter you get the less lube is left on the chain, so you're obviously going to get less grit stuck to it because there's less lube there. (The low spatter ones leave more lube on the chain and therefore more sticky gooeyness to grab hold of grit.)
I can see why good ole oil wins out, but it also means you have to apply it more regularly.
Interesting though, thanks for posting.
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Post by earthman on Oct 31, 2019 8:41:43 GMT 1
Does any modern chain driven bike come with a fully enclosed chain guard?
I know that they were fairly rare back in the 80's but maybe they were the best solution??
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Post by LC_BOTT on Oct 31, 2019 9:09:43 GMT 1
2 million Honda C50/70/90's amongst others used them, so not that rare.
I have seen a modern bike with enclosed chain, can't remember off the top of my head, some sort of retro I think?
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Post by earthman on Oct 31, 2019 12:11:14 GMT 1
2 million Honda C50/70/90's amongst others used them, so not that rare. I have seen a modern bike with enclosed chain, can't remember off the top of my head, some sort of retro I think? OK, I were thinking 'proper' motorcycle at the time. Lol
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