Lubricating your chain

[n_aditya]

what abt bullets, their chains are open & the chains get oiled automatically as the bikes are being ridden..........

I DINT KNOW THAT, so please if possible shed some light on this bullet technology

No rocket science. Oil leaking from the engine flies onto the chain while riding and there you have it... automatic chain lube.

[kaynmantis]

No rocket science. Oil leaking from the engine flies onto the chain while riding and there you have it... automatic chain lube.

Lol! You surely did lightened my day.

On a serious note. There is nothing different about RE chain to other bikes. Its open, so will require more cleaning/lubing than closed chain. My bike is Zma with open chain. I clean/lube them regularly.

Life of chain will depend on various factor. The technology (x-ring, o-ring, conventional), opened or closed, the maintenance, the material, the abuse. By abuse, I mean how hard are they ridden. E.g. If you often ride with pillion and ride hard, there is much more stress on the chain due to pulling almost twice the weight than a single rider. I ride 99.9% of the time alone, well maintained, hence my chain and sprockets are still in very good condition, almost as good as new, despite having done 21.5k opened.

X-ring are reputed to be the best. Followed by o-ring. Though in racing, it seems they use conventional chain as they seem to produce least resistance.

[Mithoz]

Just got a can of TVS Chain Lubricant. Will try out soon.

This works really well and you can actually feal the smoothness of the chain right after the first application. Its worth buying this product.

[smokin' tyres]

This works really well and you can actually feal the smoothness of the chain right after the first application. Its worth buying this product.

Good to know Mithoz. Where did you buy it in Pune?

[princesirohi]

is chain lubricant batter then SAE90, if yes then why?

[Mithoz]

Good to know Mithoz. Where did you buy it in Pune?

I bought it frm TVS Service Center located in Erandwana near HP Petrol Pump. U may also get it in other TVS SVCs.

[mithun]

is chain lubricant batter then SAE90, if yes then why?

Yes, because it's more tolerant to moistures and the effect lasts long.

[Makky]

I have been using TVS Chain Lubricant - TRU SPRAY for 5-6 months on my Apache. It is doing a good job. And it has got a good fragrance too.

[truelypulsarian]

I have been using TVS Chain Lubricant - TRU SPRAY for 5-6 months on my Apache. It is doing a good job. And it has got a good fragrance too.

When d chain is heated it gives more fragrance.

[Mithoz]

I have been using TVS Chain Lubricant - TRU SPRAY for 5-6 months on my Apache. It is doing a good job. And it has got a good fragrance too.

When d chain is heated it gives more fragrance.

Yeah seriously even i noticed the smell. Smells nice n it remains for few days after spraying the lube..

[vishnups17]

Yeah seriously even i noticed the smell. Smells nice n it remains for few days after spraying the lube..

True bro,it has very good fragrance,but i highly suspects it(lubing) would last for 500 kms.

[kaynmantis]

is chain lubricant batter then SAE90, if yes then why?

If you mean why chain spray is better than SAE90. Chain spray stick to the chain. And I mean literally they are sticky. SAE90 even if they are thick, they still fly off the chain after some time. I've used both.

[xpranav]

Re: Lubricating your chain

Finally came up with these two products at a total of 1000/-



many thanks to [MENTION=54751]Sird[/MENTION] [MENTION=47870]devils_friend[/MENTION] [MENTION=57344]RohIIT[/MENTION]

[Sird]

Re: Lubricating your chain

Finally came up with these two products at a total of 1000/-

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many thanks to [MENTION=54751]Sird[/MENTION] [MENTION=47870]devils_friend[/MENTION] [MENTION=57344]RohIIT[/MENTION]

Good and Gratz buddy.

Now don't Over lube it.
If you're gonna lube at each 500-600km

Then 1 round of spray on moving chain enough.
Don't spray for 2-3 rounds.

(I hope you get my point)


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[xpranav]

Re: Lubricating your chain

Good and Gratz buddy.

Now don't Over lube it.
If you're gonna lube at each 500-600km

Then 1 round of spray on moving chain enough.
Don't spray for 2-3 rounds.

(I hope you get my point)


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While using cleaning spray, should I use a brush or cloth ??

After I spray the lube, should I wipe it ??

P.S. : I do not have a O-ring chain