07-22-2019, 01:55 AM
I observe a big difference in lifetime between chain with/without chain oiler (CLS).
Without chain oiler, trying different methods like chain lubrication spray or 80 gear oil I had 2 chains toast before 30,000 km. Both were not lengthened to their extend, but suffered from sticky links and unequal lengthening. Especially with 80 gear oil I noticed, that the chain was very fast dry after higher speeds or riding in the rain.
With CLS chain oiler the chain is good for around 50,000 km at my bike. And my chain has to pull quite hard.
I think, also riding at all weather conditions may impact the chain differently.
Since end of 2014 I have done around 130,000 km on chain. From 1995 to 2014 I was on shaft drive (K1100RS).
Without chain oiler, trying different methods like chain lubrication spray or 80 gear oil I had 2 chains toast before 30,000 km. Both were not lengthened to their extend, but suffered from sticky links and unequal lengthening. Especially with 80 gear oil I noticed, that the chain was very fast dry after higher speeds or riding in the rain.
With CLS chain oiler the chain is good for around 50,000 km at my bike. And my chain has to pull quite hard.
I think, also riding at all weather conditions may impact the chain differently.Since end of 2014 I have done around 130,000 km on chain. From 1995 to 2014 I was on shaft drive (K1100RS).