oiling the chain

adrian c · 06-02-2008, 08:24 PM

I'm a newcomer with my first bike a 125 (doing test in July) and am just learning about maintenance.

What's the best lube to use on my chain? I've raced mountain bikes for years and there are loads of different lubes out there. If its the same for beasts with an engine I'd welcome any advice.

Also can a scottoiler be fitted to a Honda XL125V? (04 model)

Thanks for any help guys, and you're all a friendly bunch - I get nods from other bikers all the time despite the L plates!

Cheers.
Adrian

druidsam · 06-02-2008, 08:36 PM

hello adrian

welcome to the forum,scottoilers can be fitted to just about any bike,look here for instructionsScottoiler - Automatic Chain Lubrication System
or alternatively one of our members does a good chain oiler look here for more information Drive Chain Oiler
or herePage 12 happy reading

..i have a scottoiler and am very happy with it,but its down to personal choice and budget

.......................Sam

Spree · 06-02-2008, 08:36 PM

Hi Adrian and welcome to the biker forum mate. Best chain lube? well that depends on what type of chain/seals you have on the bike. I use Wurth dry chain lube but I am not sure if its suitable for all chains (I just know its fine with mine).

Castrol chain wax might be a good bet for yours, no fling or mess and doesn't pick up much crud.

jonnywombat · 06-02-2008, 09:02 PM

I use a clear wax, so I can show off the pretty gold sides of my chain

But it is easy coz it doesn't make the wheel dirty either..

You just have to remember to put it on after a ride and not before, so the chain is hot and the wax can penetrate the links fully.

HTH

Jonny

grotbag · 06-02-2008, 09:06 PM

Greetings Adrian and welcome to the forum

papasmurf · 06-03-2008, 11:39 AM

I fitted a LOOBMAN system to the only chain drive motorcycle my wife and I have.(600 Yamaha)
The LOOBMAN is as cheap as chips, a tad fiddly to assemble and fit, but I have not had to adjust the chain on the bike in 8000miles.

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adrian c Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	oiling the chain I'm a newcomer with my first bike a 125 (doing test in July) and am just learning about maintenance. What's the best lube to use on my chain? I've raced mountain bikes for years and there are loads of different lubes out there. If its the same for beasts with an engine I'd welcome any advice. Also can a scottoiler be fitted to a Honda XL125V? (04 model) Thanks for any help guys, and you're all a friendly bunch - I get nods from other bikers all the time despite the L plates! Cheers. Adrian
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06-02-2008, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
druidsam Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central scotland Posts: 3,317	Re: oiling the chain hello adrian welcome to the forum,scottoilers can be fitted to just about any bike,look here for instructionsScottoiler - Automatic Chain Lubrication System or alternatively one of our members does a good chain oiler look here for more information Drive Chain Oiler or herePage 12 happy reading..i have a scottoiler and am very happy with it,but its down to personal choice and budget .......................Sam
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Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 2,680	Re: oiling the chain Hi Adrian and welcome to the biker forum mate. Best chain lube? well that depends on what type of chain/seals you have on the bike. I use Wurth dry chain lube but I am not sure if its suitable for all chains (I just know its fine with mine). Castrol chain wax might be a good bet for yours, no fling or mess and doesn't pick up much crud.
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06-02-2008, 09:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
jonnywombat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wrexham Posts: 744	Re: oiling the chain I use a clear wax, so I can show off the pretty gold sides of my chain But it is easy coz it doesn't make the wheel dirty either.. You just have to remember to put it on after a ride and not before, so the chain is hot and the wax can penetrate the links fully. HTH Jonny

06-02-2008, 09:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
grotbag Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Hornsea, East Yorkshire, UK Posts: 5,599	Re: oiling the chain Greetings Adrian and welcome to the forum
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06-03-2008, 11:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
papasmurf Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 199	Re: oiling the chain I fitted a LOOBMAN system to the only chain drive motorcycle my wife and I have.(600 Yamaha) The LOOBMAN is as cheap as chips, a tad fiddly to assemble and fit, but I have not had to adjust the chain on the bike in 8000miles.
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