Chain lube

[peterbaron]

GO is the most experienced with this system ( 2 bikes if not more)
Very sure, he will chime in..

[rboe]

It's my understanding, from reading the manual, the only time oil flows is when the bike is traveling. As the road surface perturbs the suspension those vibrations cause the valve in the holding tank to move and release oil. No vibes, no oil comes out. So no need to shut it down after a ride.

[GoldOxide_imp]

It's my understanding, from reading the manual, the only time oil flows is when the bike is traveling. As the road surface perturbs the suspension those vibrations cause the valve in the holding tank to move and release oil. No vibes, no oil comes out. So no need to shut it down after a ride.

Very nicely done Rboe. I like the way you have positioned your reservoir.

You are correct: A flow "pulse" is initiated on each meaningful road surface bump. The amount ejected is defined by the size of your valve opening (dictated by turning the valve so many turns).

So in theory: If the surfaces you ride are perfect, then no oil will flow.

Since you are in lovely Arizona, you may discover the standard oil will flow well and possibly fling easier off the chain. You can either acquire the hot weather oil Tutoro sells, dial down the valve value (i.e. less oil flow), or put in a heavier grade synthetic oil into the reservoir. I used 5W40.

[rboe]

"Lovely Arizona" - Apparently you've never been here in the summer.

[GoldOxide_imp]

"Lovely Arizona" - Apparently you've never been here in the summer.

Oh, I have been to Arizona enough times - including summer. It is my second favourite state - still.

[rboe]

The older I get the less tolerant I am of the heat.

[GoldOxide_imp]

The older I get the less tolerant I am of the heat.

Totally get it. Being a Canuck you'd think we'd all love the heat come the summer season. Well, southern Ontario get profusely humid, and not unlike GA and FL. In any case, I can do without the sweat glands working overtime. I prefer the "dry heat", if I had to choose a heat. I will leave it at that because we can get into fresh, cool and clean water sources, insects, lush green plants and desert dust.

But in terms of CB1100 chain lube, I really wished Honda would bring back a 21st century shaft drive implementation.

[offroadfx4_imp]

The older I get the less tolerant I am of the heat.

90 is about my limit..... I would seriously rather ride in the rain and than ride in 90 degree temps.

[rboe]

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!

[GoldOxide_imp]

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!

For what it's worth, I've had four Japanese final shaft drives and zero issues. The only technical issue was the Yamaha shafts and their bounce effect, but it never seemed to effect my handling.