Oiling chain

[ClassicVW_imp]

Yeah, you rebel you! .

[lukeduck_imp]

Current production Multi Purpose Lube is not recommended for bike chains. They made some changes a couple years ago when they brought out Chain Saver. Multi Purpose used to recommended for chains but no longer. Personally I think they just relabled and now charge a bit more for Chain Saver (sounds better?), but who am I to say. Currently use the Chain Saver. Happy lubing and watch out for those fiery crashes.

[ClassicVW_imp]

Current production Multi Purpose Lube is not recommended for bike chains. They made some changes a couple years ago when they brought out Chain Saver. Multi Purpose used to recommended for chains but no longer. Personally I think they just relabled and now charge a bit more for Chain Saver (sounds better?), but who am I to say. Currently use the Chain Saver. Happy lubing and watch out for those fiery crashes.

I have noticed that the Multi Purpose was impossible to find for a while, then it reappeared in a new shape can, it now has the rounded shoulder under the cap. The labeling looks the same as the old can. Does the Chain Saver have that same shape can? I wonder if Multi Purpose is the same stuff as Chain Saver with different labeling?

[NightRider_imp]

My owners manual is locked up under the seat (and I'm too lazy to go out there tonight).

Anyone remember what Honda says about this in the owners manual?

[the Ferret]

Honda says to use 80-90 weight gear oil or a motorcycle specific chain lube made for O ring chains every 300-500 miles I believe.

[NightRider_imp]

Thanks. Sounds like a plan.

[Motogeezer1949_imp]

I keep Erics chain clean. And I think that cleanliness is key to longevity. I use WD40 for that, like many other posters in this thread. I use the blue chain cleaning brush available from Cycle Gear. After cleaning, including a good wipe down, I lube the entire chain with an application of synthetic 80 or 90 weight lube, applied with a tooth brush. After lube, I wipe the chain down well with a rag. Second key thing for me, is chain adjustment. I've had best results over a lifetime of motorcycle riding by setting chain adjustment on the loose side. Too many get overly anal about their chain, over lubing and adjusting it too often and too tightly, stretching it out and causing premature damage to it and to the sprockets. Lastly, just before every other ride, I apply a dab of lube on the inside surface of the chain. This is just enough not to create a mess, but through contact with the sprockets spread to all the rollers so as to lubricate the metal contacting surfaces. There's a plethora of good chain advice in this thread. Using any combination should help CB riders keep their drive chains healthy for a good, long life

[aschem_imp]

Has anyone used chainsaw oil on their bike chain?

[Pterodactyl_imp]

I keep Erics chain clean. And I think that cleanliness is key to longevity. I use WD40 for that, like many other posters in this thread. I use the blue chain cleaning brush available from Cycle Gear. After cleaning, including a good wipe down, I lube the entire chain with an application of synthetic 80 or 90 weight lube, applied with a tooth brush. After lube, I wipe the chain down well with a rag. Second key thing for me, is chain adjustment. I've had best results over a lifetime of motorcycle riding by setting chain adjustment on the loose side. Too many get overly anal about their chain, over lubing and adjusting it too often and too tightly, stretching it out and causing premature damage to it and to the sprockets. Lastly, just before every other ride, I apply a dab of lube on the inside surface of the chain. This is just enough not to create a mess, but through contact with the sprockets spread to all the rollers so as to lubricate the metal contacting surfaces. There's a plethora of good chain advice in this thread. Using any combination should help CB riders keep their drive chains healthy for a good, long life

Geezer, I understood that WD40 was not compatible with O rings. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Cheers

[Motogeezer1949_imp]

Check out HikerToo's post on page 1 of this thread. For the newest of o-ring technology chains, WD or kerosene are excellent cleaners, just make sure to re-lube thoroughly to keep the o-rings pliable