(04-20-2014, 09:24 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote:

(04-20-2014, 06:56 PM)Tortuga_imp Wrote:

(04-20-2014, 06:42 PM)Flynrider_imp Wrote: With O-ring chains, a light lube like DuPont teflon works great. I use that and also the DuPont Silicone/Teflon lube in the orange can. Pretty much anything that doesn't have a heavy oil base will go a long way towards keeping things clean. The thick, heavy, dirt collecting lubes of the old days are for standard unsealed chains. O-rings don't need it.

Reminds me of when I used to clean the chain before lubing it on my 98 CBR600.

Used to rotate the wheel, thus slipping the chain through an old T-shirt with WD-40 on it held around the chain. One day I was in a rush to go back out, so I put the bike in first at idle and tried the same technique. What I'd created was the worlds first Honda meat grinder with a 599cc inline four!

Needless to say, the t-shirt got snagged, dragged round the sprocket and chopped the top of my thumb off! I was surprisingly calm after seeing my nice white bone poking out. I pushed the bike back down to the garage, wiped some of the blood off the tank. Then walked to hospital with my arm aloft like I was saying "please Darwin, pick me!"

Seriously? Dayum!

(05-11-2021, 02:33 PM)Rboe_imp Wrote: I've had a couple Guzzi's and naturally they have shaft drive. Shaft drives have their failure modes and maintenance needs; not so different from chain (and with chain, when you replace the chain and sprockets you have completed a total overhaul of the drive system at a lot cheaper price point than a shaft: Although you will do it more often than for a shaft, assuming you keep the bike long enough).

With the newer o-ring chains I don't think the shafts really hold that much of an advantage over chain drive. But hey, we have choices!

(05-25-2021, 06:31 AM)Whoops_imp Wrote:

(04-20-2014, 09:24 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote:

(04-20-2014, 06:56 PM)Tortuga_imp Wrote:

(04-20-2014, 06:42 PM)Flynrider_imp Wrote: With O-ring chains, a light lube like DuPont teflon works great. I use that and also the DuPont Silicone/Teflon lube in the orange can. Pretty much anything that doesn't have a heavy oil base will go a long way towards keeping things clean. The thick, heavy, dirt collecting lubes of the old days are for standard unsealed chains. O-rings don't need it.

Reminds me of when I used to clean the chain before lubing it on my 98 CBR600.

Used to rotate the wheel, thus slipping the chain through an old T-shirt with WD-40 on it held around the chain. One day I was in a rush to go back out, so I put the bike in first at idle and tried the same technique. What I'd created was the worlds first Honda meat grinder with a 599cc inline four!

Needless to say, the t-shirt got snagged, dragged round the sprocket and chopped the top of my thumb off! I was surprisingly calm after seeing my nice white bone poking out. I pushed the bike back down to the garage, wiped some of the blood off the tank. Then walked to hospital with my arm aloft like I was saying "please Darwin, pick me!"

Seriously? Dayum!

Thankfully Darwin ignored you. Did the docs manage to reattach your thumb?

(05-11-2021, 02:33 PM)Rboe_imp Wrote: I've had a couple Guzzi's and naturally they have shaft drive. Shaft drives have their failure modes and maintenance needs; not so different from chain (and with chain, when you replace the chain and sprockets you have completed a total overhaul of the drive system at a lot cheaper price point than a shaft: Although you will do it more often than for a shaft, assuming you keep the bike long enough).

With the newer o-ring chains I don't think the shafts really hold that much of an advantage over chain drive. But hey, we have choices!

If it weren't for the frequency and that it is such a messy job, chains would be no big deal. I do loathe the mess it makes which means either I am OCD or I am just plain doing it wrong.

(05-11-2021, 04:11 AM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote:

(05-06-2021, 06:08 AM)Stichill_imp Wrote:

(05-06-2021, 04:10 AM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote:

(05-05-2021, 11:23 PM)Stichill_imp Wrote:

(05-05-2021, 02:58 PM)max_imp Wrote: Very nice looking Stichill, the real magic for me is that somehow the oil spreads evenly ( at least it seems like it ) to the other side of the chain, i cannot work that one out but it impresses me every time, love the photography too man

Thanks, max! Tutoro extolls the ability of the oil to spread evenly across both sides of the chain. They even take pains to say that their testing shows that two nozzles (one on each side of the sprocket) are not necessary / provide no extra benefit.

To get decent closeups (with an iPhone at least) I've learned to stand back a bit and use the zoom feature to get a closer shot that stays in focus.

Thanks, max! Tutoro extolls the ability of the oil to spread evenly across both sides of the chain. They even take pains to say that their testing shows that two nozzles (one on each side of the sprocket) are not necessary / provide no extra benefit.

To get decent closeups (with an iPhone at least) I've learned to stand back a bit and use the zoom feature to get a closer shot that stays in focus.
I noticed a little spatter on the wheel in the first pic but now that you have it dialed in are you noticing any oil flinging off?

Yes, there's fling. But, being a light oil, it wipes right off as compared to heavy chain lubes that stick to the rim even better than the way they were supposed to stick to the chain.

[url=https://www.tutorochainoiler.com/blogs/news/62904901-some-flings-on-my-mind]According to Tutoro, some fling is desirable. That's how the oil transports the road grime off the chain.

Hmmm....I might have to consider this. Add to the upgrade list although with multiple bikes that list can take a while to get through. Thanks for the info!

One more question. Is it always "on" or do you need to turn it off and on for each ride?

(05-11-2021, 03:48 AM)Rboe_imp Wrote: Installed the oiler today (turns out I had ordered the standard oil - not high temp). Took longer faffing about going to Ace Hardware.




And with the bag attached

What looks like salt deposits, are - hard water deposits from the sprinkler this morning. Oops.