SRXy Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Hey All, I've been riding my SRX400 to work and back now for a month. THis is a 80km round trip, most of which is on a highway. I noticed my chain looked a bit dry. I was wondering how often i should lube my chain on my SRX400. It looks pretty dry and i'm concerned about it causing damage. Here are some pics of my chain <i don't know if this helps> NOw seeing as this is an SRX400, which never goes faster than 90miles/hour and usually putters around at ~60-65miles/hour which chain lube would you suggest?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeGuy64 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Don't think it realy matters I just use silkolene chain lube because I can get it cheap, not sure on how often you should lube it I just do it whenever it looks like it needs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeny7 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Well mate i'd prob do it once a week and i personally use motul chain lude as it don't chuck it all over the back wheel.. And make sure you let it dry don't just put it on and ride.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRXy Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 cool...thanks for the advice guys..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRXy Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 Ok....erm.... .....how do you lube your chain. Is it as simple as just greasing up the chain. How much should you use? I really don't want to end up with a back wheel full of chain lube Thanks for the hep so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeGuy64 Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Ok....erm.... .....how do you lube your chain. Is it as simple as just greasing up the chain. How much should you use? I really don't want to end up with a back wheel full of chain lube Thanks for the hep so far Most come in a spray can but if you use them it goes every where and wastes it all, I spray it in the lid and use a brush to paint it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeny7 Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 back wheel of ground and using a spray just sray into centre of chain while turning wheel.. leave for while to dry then it wont cover the wheel or tyre.. if its that bad to start with bit if wd40 and just clean excess rust and muck of be4 you spray chain lube on.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRXy Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 thanks guys....help is much appreciatted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted October 31, 2005 Moderator Share Posted October 31, 2005 What I do is......spin the wheel in the reverse direction whilst off the ground, & point the straw (usually provided with a can of Chain lube).....towards the inside of the chain as it comes off the rear sprocket. This lets centrifigal force push the lube Through the chain as it spins. BTW......Bel-Ray or PJ1 are pretty reliable brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andys350 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 you need to clean that chain first, use castrol chain cleaner i love putoline DX11 chain lube always apply chain lube after your ride not before, the chain will be warm from friction, and will bake the lube on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenview09 Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 If you are doing 1600 km (1000 mile) per month you should consider a scottoiler. Payback would be fairly quick. Given the state of the chain in the photo you could get as little as 6000 miles out of the chain. That would be 2 chains per year .. approx £140. Scottoiler is about £70 in the UK. Factor in the hassle factor of having to lube the chain the conventional way, particularly if you do not have a centre stand or paddock stand. I bought a scottoiler for a TRX that will do less than 4000 per year, just because I'm lazy. No I don't work for them. Squirrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZF_Rider Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I use either castrol chain wax or putoline wax stuff or just fit a scottoiler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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