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Anyone use a chain lube and cleaner kit they love? Please explain...
Anyone use a chain lube and cleaner kit they love? Please explain...
I've been using a product called "BoeShield T-9" for years on bicycle chains. I just looked at the company website and they say it's good for motorcycles too: https://boeshield.com/automotive-motorcycle/
You'll note the company says it's good for "O-ring Chains" on motorcycles. On bicycles it's known for not picking up dirt and keeping the chain waterproof.
Realizing I am late to the party but I use Dupont Chain and Sprocket Degreaser to clean and Motul Chain Paste on the VFR. I had previously used Maxima Chain Wax which I liked but the Motul Chain Paste is applied with a brush applicator and is far less messy. Very little fling with either the Motul or Maxima product.
I cleaned and lubed the chain on my F700GS the other day. Bike has roughly 3K miles and the chain was not really noticeably dirty to begin with. Very easy process with the bike on centerstand.
Because the bike is new to me, I also removed the sprocket cover on the main drive sprocket, to confirm tooth count and verify stock gearing. I was surprised to discover the inside of that cover was COMPLETELY full of chain grease and crud. Packed full. The chain would have been rubbing the crud as it spun through there. On a bike w/3K miles!
I thoroughly cleaned it. And made a mental note to remove that cover every so often for a good cleaning.
Too much lube applied too often.
OM
Probably. But not by me. Previous owner, or dealership where it was serviced.
When was the last time you removed that cover on your F800GS? Is it normally relatively clean under there?
I’d also be curious to know how that cover looks on bikes fitted with Scott Oilers.
Image result for how o-ring chains are made
O-ring chains have rubber O-rings that sit between the inner and outer links, sealing in grease for inner chain components. The O-rings encircle the pin bushings, and rest between the outer link and inner link plates. This seals chain grease in the pins and rollers, maintaining better lubrication for longer.sent
Never have removed the cover. As for chain maintenance, I look at it and if it looks like it needs a little attention, I mess with it.
I’d suggest you remove it and have a look. You might be surprised.
Going to pass on it. It doesn’t matter. If I had been 2 feet deep in a “peat” rut- maybe.
That’s one of the best things about chains- they don’t care.
OM
How would these products perform in a very dusty or sandy riding environment? Would they allow contaminants to stick to the chain?