Lubricating your chain

[Shiv_beam]

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How does rolon chain clean+lube score for CBR250R chain?

[Kunwar.g]

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I found the chain got cleaned better with the use of cloth. With toothbrush, the brush turned just black with improper cleaning. The Motul cleaner works very well. It removes the gunk and hard stuff easily without any issues (personal view).

Cheerz!!

The main purpose of using a brush is not to clean the chain, but to agitate the dust and debris. Also the bristles of the brush reaches to spots where cloth cannot. Once the dirt has become soft from brushing it can be flushed with a jet of water. Post that you can use cloth to wipe off any oil/grease residue along with some dirt. Ensure you have 2 cloths. One post the water jet and the 2nd after that for the final finish.

[Rockfella]

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Nice info. I will try this next time. WD40>grease. My Thunderbird chain is exposed all the time.

[icemang]

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Check this thread out. It was posted some other place here on xBhp but still, posting it here for the benefit of all. WD - 40 seems the most practical option, considering that few of us have access to kerosene and even fewer to ATF. But yes, it does dry out my chain. Still looking for a chain lube that is easily available in India.

Chain O-ring WD-40 exposure effects study and results - ADVrider

[aargee]

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How does rolon chain clean+lube score for CBR250R chain?

Does it job superb; I'd to lube it 3 times in 2251 Km & the chain was holding super fantastic. I'm going to stop using Motul chain lube & switch to Rolon going forward. Thanks to my good friend Aamir from Ahmedabad, who donated to me.

[Divya Sharan]

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Does it job superb; I'd to lube it 3 times in 2251 Km & the chain was holding super fantastic. I'm going to stop using Motul chain lube & switch to Rolon going forward. Thanks to my good friend Aamir from Ahmedabad, who donated to me.

Sir jee, have you managed to source a bigger bottle of Rolon? I got only the 120 ml bottle costing 140 rupees here. :/

[aargee]

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Sir jee, have you managed to source a bigger bottle of Rolon? I got only the 120 ml bottle costing 140 rupees here. :/

Arrey...that is the same as Ahmedabad too Just that it's Rs 20 more Be happy few things are cheaper in Bengaluru hehe

[Shiv_beam]

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Does it job superb; I'd to lube it 3 times in 2251 Km & the chain was holding super fantastic.

Applied rolon on my cbr chain & it did good for 600km though I had some stains on the rim.
I have a question, I had rolon(120ml) twice on my chain and it seems there is enough left to lube my chain one more time. Am I over doing it?

In my hometown only rolon and diamond lube are available. I'm planning on trying either diamond or getting tribocor online.

[bbsrailfan]

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Applied rolon on my cbr chain & it did good for 600km though I had some stains on the rim.
I have a question, I had rolon(120ml) twice on my chain and it seems there is enough left to lube my chain one more time. Am I over doing it?

In my hometown only rolon and diamond lube are available. I'm planning on trying either diamond or getting tribocor online.

I have used Diamond recently, I found it pretty good actually. Haven't used Rolon due to mostly negative reviews.

[aargee]

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Applied rolon on my cbr chain & it did good for 600km though I had some stains on the rim.

Same here on my trip, but ideally, this is how one should apply the lube...
- Apply the lube very close the chain, possibly link by link. Yes, it's painful & time consuming, but, very effective
- AVOID riding the bike for next 8-12 hours atleast so as the lube could settle
Then try, you'll have almost no stains on the alloy wheels. I'll try & make a video next time, IF possible.

I have a question, I had rolon(120ml) twice on my chain and it seems there is enough left to lube my chain one more time. Am I over doing it?

Possibly yes; I tried Diamond, IIRC, it lasted for a good 4-5 times application

[AK3D]

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Does it job superb; I'd to lube it 3 times in 2251 Km & the chain was holding super fantastic. I'm going to stop using Motul chain lube & switch to Rolon going forward. Thanks to my good friend Aamir from Ahmedabad, who donated to me.

Good friend wanted to donate it, but Aargee insisted on a purchase

Sir jee, have you managed to source a bigger bottle of Rolon? I got only the 120 ml bottle costing 140 rupees here. :/

Dealers say a bigger one is available, but I've not spotted it yet. It's available for 120 at larger retailers, smaller shops will charge you MRP.

Arrey...that is the same as Ahmedabad too Just that it's Rs 20 more Be happy few things are cheaper in Bengaluru hehe

Yep, best thing is to go to the local auto market - we have one here where all sorts of automotive parts are available for bikes and cars. Prices will be cheaper than going to individual shops who'll charge at MRP. This applies to all automotive parts I guess.

[aargee]

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Good friend wanted to donate it, but Aargee insisted on a purchase

Ofcourse you still donated me one; it lasted for one round of lubing the chain. The new one still has still left over for probably another 2 rounds of spray.

[AK3D]

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Sir jee, have you managed to source a bigger bottle of Rolon? I got only the 120 ml bottle costing 140 rupees here. :/

Just got a reply from Rolon guys - they have larger size cans available at MRP 500 (should be lower, I guess). They gave me Ahmedabad dealer addresses, I've asked them to provide Bangalore and Chennai dealer addresses as well.

[Divya Sharan]

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Just got a reply from Rolon guys - they have larger size cans available at MRP 500 (should be lower, I guess). They gave me Ahmedabad dealer addresses, I've asked them to provide Bangalore and Chennai dealer addresses as well.

Thanks a lot for taking the pains Aamir bhai. I'll be looking forward for this piece of info.

[AK3D]

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Thanks a lot for taking the pains Aamir bhai. I'll be looking forward for this piece of info.

Mr Mohan Mennar Morasa mohanmorasa (at) lgb.co.in handles sales in the south. Let me know if you need his number.
Rolon apparently have come out with chain clean too.

Edit : Another company in my good books. When people at higher levels bother to respond to end user queries so fast, it shows that they are dedicated to their customer base.