madhav krishna

guys my above two questions are still not answered. Can anyone please help me out??

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BOND_001

Since your bike does not have a chain guard, i suggest that u oil your chain after riding 250kms or when your chain makes the irritating sound which i don't know how to describe.use sae 90 grade of castrol brand as the local gear oil is very thin and would need frequent oiling. always pour oil in between the linkages one at a time on both sides(after cleaning throughly with diesel or kerosene)it is a bit frustating and time consuming,but the end result is good.


Hope that answers your questions.

tNaish

@All: Though almost the similar topic has been discussed here http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/help-me/13776-clean-chain.html.

There might be different grade oil or lubricants proposed depending upon the chain type. SAE 90 oil is used for lubrication while diesel may be used for cleaning prior to the lubrication. I use diesel for cleaning and Castrol SAE 90 oil for lubrication. usually method of chain lubrication is aptly illustrated in the user manual of the bike itself. But still the Layman way is to
> Place the bike on the center stand.
> Clean the dirt/grime off the chain using pressure wash with water.
> Let the chain dry.
> DO NOT CLEAN O-ring CHAIN WITH KEROSENE. That causes the O-rings to swell as the self-evaporating tendency of kerosene is next to negligible. Clean the chain with diesel using a nylon brush.
> Let the chain dry on its own.
> Lubricate the chain on the inside, rear sprocket region afterwards with the recommended grade of oil or lubricant by turning the wheel in opposite direction. Turn it at least 15-20 times to let the lubricant penetrate deep.
> Wait for 15-20 minutes and gently wipe off the excess oil, if any, with a soft cloth and be careful that the swabs should not be entering into the chain.
> The lubrication cycle should ideally be between 350-400kms.

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madhav krishna

guys i have read my bike's manual & according to it we have to use the mixture of engine oil & kerosene in the ratio of 1:1 for cleaning.

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samarth14feb

OKS spray is what they use in bajaj Showroom for its open chain O ring chains.. my friends say its worth every penny, 370rs, and makes drive chain quite smooth. give it a try.

mishy

Followed all the instructions...of open chain maintenance.
Biking feels super smooth.
but........

I'm confused about chain slackness ,remember on our swing arm of P220 (left side i,e chain side)there is a plastic covering to protect bruising of chain with the swing arm.
the upper portion(closer to the swing arm) of my bike's chain rubs with that plastic covering....is my chain loose??

RhythmRana99

i have R15 what to do for it no center stand and i cant spend 2000rs on padock stand any other solution?

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tNaish

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Originally Posted by madhav krishna guys i have read my bike's manual & according to it we have to use the mixture of engine oil & kerosene in the ratio of 1:1 for cleaning.

Quite possible... as I already stated, process may vary depending up on the bike manufacturer and the chain type.

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Originally Posted by RhythmRana99 i have R15 what to do for it no center stand and i cant spend 2000rs on padock stand any other solution?

So yours too is a distant cousin of ninja250... lol
>> Head to svc centre otherwise. I guess.

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Originally Posted by mishy Followed all the instructions...of open chain maintenance.

"A chain is correctly adjusted when its give, that is its vertical flexion, is between 15 and 25 mm, at its central point, between the chain sprocket exiting the gearbox and the rear wheel rim. This can be checked using a rag on the lower strand of the chain (the portion which passes above is generally protected). Also check the wheel alignment—the marks should be the same on both sides of the radius arm. If you can move the chain vertically back and forth more than 25mm, it is too slack and it needs tightening. To regulate the tension of the chain, you need a minimal amount of equipment—the standard manufacturer’s toolkit provided should be sufficient. For this operation which is inevitably messy, choose a flat surface and put the bike upon its central kickstand, if it has one!"

Best advice about chain slack one may ask for!

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akmaintu

quite useful thanks

rdna

Contradicting yourself


It is highly recommended NOT to use kerosene on your O-ring chains. It will damage the rubber rings for sure!! Go for diesel to clean it after it has been pressure washed with water and dried. For Motul lube users, if you feel it tends to splash more, you can go for the foamy lubes like OKS or TVS chain spray. They are worth the money you put in