Chain lube

[GoldOxide_imp]

Does the tube get bounced around by the movement of the chain? Is there a risk it could be damaged? Or is that part of the deal?

Good question Cormanus.

In my case, no.

The line is affixed to the bottom of the swingarm, as shown in the close-up image



using tie-wraps through tie-wrap stick-on pads. Enough slack is left in the tube line to allow motion in the swingarm without straining the tube.

In terms of the endpoint "nozzle", it is attached to the tube line that is reinforced internally with an aluminum wire to allow for alignment and tension against the sprocket. The oil drips out of the end of the plastic nozzle.

The plastic nozzle rests against the sprocket, lower hemisphere, just above the teeth. In the image you can see the black paint worn off the sprocket edge in the image. A ring around the sprocket sort-of-speak. Oil is immediately flung into the chain as you ride.

There is an optional fitment (or included in the next package above "Standard"?) that allows a second nozzle to be placed on the other side of the rear sprocket. I don't have that option, but would have considered it if not enough oil was being distributed on the chain. In my case, this appears to not be an issue.

I have not adjusted the plastic nozzle since installation. Looks to be holding up well. The only side-effect, as mentioned, is the black paint wears off on the area of the sprocket where the plastic nozzle touches.