Thats about what I do maybe a touch more or less depending on how it looks.
How often do you apply chain lube?
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Lube every 300miles
Clean every 600miles
I try to stick with that, but sometimes I forget.
I'm still on stock chain and sprockets with 25,000 miles on the bike.
Clean every 600miles
I try to stick with that, but sometimes I forget.
I'm still on stock chain and sprockets with 25,000 miles on the bike.
+1. I use Kerosene in my parts cleaner, so I always have some (about 20 gal.) around
lube 300 miles.
clean with kero & lube 600 miles.
Using Maximum chain wax for lube. I guess the trick is to get chain warm, apply, and let it set up after application (what
read directions on can
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. It seems to stay nicely on the chain and not everywhere else
clean with kero & lube 600 miles.
Using Maximum chain wax for lube. I guess the trick is to get chain warm, apply, and let it set up after application (what
BUSABOY69: NONE TAKEN. IT WAS A LEFTOVER AND BOUGHT IN 02' + I TRAVEL TO BOSTON ATLEAST TWICE A WEEK (180 MILES) ROUND TRIP. I'LL BE HONEST, I'M NOT BLASTING AROUND TOWN ALL DAY. A MAJORITY OF THE TIME I CRUISE W/ AN OCCASIONAL "WHEELIE" THERE IS A GOOD AREA IN THE HILLS TO GRAB TWISTIES THAT I HIT ALL THE TIME AND ONCE IN A WHILE I'LL OPEN IT UP ON THE HIGHWAY.
Feel free to flame on.. I dont lube the chain.. I just keep it clean. I've got about 9,600 k on the clock and need a replacement soon.
Not flaming, but do you think it would have lasted until 19,000k if you would have lubed it?
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Every Friday when I get home from work the chain gets fresh lube.
Otherwise every 300 miles.
I'm on my 3rd chain. (Origonal, Replacement & Current)
Busa has 58,000 miles.
I use Honda Pro Lube. Chain is warm from a 32 miles ride home.
I don't ride it again until Sat morning.
Raider out.
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Otherwise every 300 miles.
I'm on my 3rd chain. (Origonal, Replacement & Current)
Busa has 58,000 miles.
I use Honda Pro Lube. Chain is warm from a 32 miles ride home.
I don't ride it again until Sat morning.
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Feel free to flame on.. I dont lube the chain.. I just keep it clean. I've got about 9,600 k on the clock and need a replacement soon. [/QUOTE]
Dont sweat it, Champ ! Whatever works for you knock yourself out with it. As you can see basically no one here uses the same technique and mostly the same results are achieved . I use kerosene because its come in a larger quantity its cheaper than W-D 40 and I use a chain wax to min the fling onto my chrome rims.
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Feel free to flame on.. I dont lube the chain.. I just keep it clean. I've got about 9,600 k on the clock and need a replacement soon. [/QUOTE]
Dont sweat it, Champ ! Whatever works for you knock yourself out with it. As you can see basically no one here uses the same technique and mostly the same results are achieved . I use kerosene because its come in a larger quantity its cheaper than W-D 40 and I use a chain wax to min the fling onto my chrome rims.
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Probably, or maybe not. Im pretty hard on launching and occasionally make it to the strip. I know not lubin' is a bad thing, but it makes a big mess. I have chewed a rear sprocket to bits (Due to extremly hard,violent and frustrated launching on a treated surface), but my front looks new and the rollers on the chain look great. The only thing is that I have about 2 more adjustments till its all out.
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I know what you mean about the mess!!
Yea it really sucks. I do every now and then hit it with a oil soaked rag. I do always keep it clean and adjusted. I'll probably start lubin' the new one only because a broken chain at high rpms is deadly to your wallet.. Anyway my .02
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lube 300 miles.
clean with kero & lube 600 miles.
Using Maximum chain wax for lube. I guess the trick is to get chain warm, apply, and let it set up after application (what read directions on can ) . It seems to stay nicely on the chain and not everywhere else
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+ 1, I also use chain wax and apply as instructed, with very little if any throw off from the chain.
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lube 300 miles.
clean with kero & lube 600 miles.
Using Maximum chain wax for lube. I guess the trick is to get chain warm, apply, and let it set up after application (what read directions on can ) . It seems to stay nicely on the chain and not everywhere else
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+ 1, I also use chain wax and apply as instructed, with very little if any throw off from the chain.
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Thats just what i was wondering. See I peg mine out A LOT! The stock chain I was adjusting CONSTANTLY after rides to get it back in spec. After I stretched it out at 6k I bought a DID Xring chain and I have to admit it has been KILLER! Even with how I ride I have only had to adjust it 2 times and my bike has 14,000 miles on it now. And the two times I had to adjust it weren't major changes they were minor. But anyone who reads this I would highly recommend that chain for the busa. It resists stretching like a mo fo!
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