Biker's Cafe Chatroom

Freeman · 30 Sep 2016 at 13:24

Clov!s said:
I'm out of motul chain lube, might try chain paste from motul, any experience with it?

MOTUL C5 CHAIN PASTE Lubricant for on & off road motorcycle, quad, go kart chains very sticky Paste in tube with brush tip applicator https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009L2DNMU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_QGL7xbMDN0SEE

Meh, screw that. Don't have time to apply lube with a brush

I just use Castrol Racing lube: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Castrol-17...475238235&sr=8-1&keywords=castrol+racing+lube - chain has never been better and they're relatively cheap when you buy in bulk.

Captain · 30 Sep 2016 at 14:48

Yeah £11 each or 2 for £17 which isn't bad!

BigRazer93 · 30 Sep 2016 at 15:01

I like the idea of the paste if I'm honest. Won't get the usual mess of chain lube over the back tyre when spraying it on the chain.

I think you could get it on better than a spray.

Might give it ago, I like motul products. However, I'm enjoying the small can of wd40 chain lube.

Fireskull · 30 Sep 2016 at 15:02

IC3 said:
It came loose twice, but I stripped the bike and done it up. I cut a piece of pipe to get better grip. Those V-Twin's like to vibrate, I can now see why so many women ride SV's haha.

Love it, restriction fell of twice so lets max out the bike

Junglist · 30 Sep 2016 at 15:23

Isn't maxing out any vehicle the point of it?

I know speed was one of the things which made me always want a motorbike. Speed limits be damned.

Captain · 30 Sep 2016 at 15:27

Can't find any paraffin in the shops, been to wickes, BnM, sainsbury's, tesco, only place i can pick some up from is B&Q but i don't want 4l of the stuff.

TallPaul_S · 30 Sep 2016 at 15:49

Ordered tyre from Oponeo at 10am yesterday, tyre delivered today at 10am.

Can't beat that! Will get the front wheel off tomorrow morning and whip it up my local tyre fitter, it'll be nice to have a round front tyre again!!

IC3 · 30 Sep 2016 at 17:52

Fireskull said:
Love it, restriction fell of twice so lets max out the bike

JunglistE said:
Isn't maxing out any vehicle the point of it?

I know speed was one of the things which made me always want a motorbike. Speed limits be damned.

I find going fast in a straight boring, prefer twisty road.

I've been working on my body position, what do you ppl think?

Kreeeee · 30 Sep 2016 at 18:10

Your body should be parallel to the bike. At the moment your head is still pretty much in the middle while you hang your arse out.

https://rideapart.com/articles/10-t...out-motorcycle-body-position-for-sport-riding

phil675 · 30 Sep 2016 at 18:28

Clov!s said:
MOTUL C5 CHAIN PASTE[/url]

I like this stuff, no mess. But it doesn't seem to last long in wet conditions, 3-400 miles.

Edit: also it's much cheaper here http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/chain-lubes/motul-c5-chain-paste-150ml

Junglist · 30 Sep 2016 at 18:49

IC3 said:
I find going fast in a straight boring, prefer twisty road.

I just love speed regardless of straight or corners

Kreeeee · 30 Sep 2016 at 20:07

I agree with straight roads being too boring to risk the speed.

phil675 · 30 Sep 2016 at 20:19

Straight bumpy narrow country roads with a view are fun but otherwise meh boring.

IC3 · 1 Oct 2016 at 07:29

JunglistE said:
I just love speed regardless of straight or corners

I like to go faster, but constantly going straight doing stupid speed is just boring.

Kreeeee said:
I agree with straight roads being too boring to risk the speed.

Risk is part of the fun factor, it gives you that adrenaline rush.

Captain · 1 Oct 2016 at 08:02

**** me it's cold today, hands are froze.

IC3 · 1 Oct 2016 at 08:19

Clov!s said:
**** me it's cold today, hands are froze.

It is, winter is definitely coming... I could barely see anything in this fog...

I need to get waterproof textile trousers, I'll probably get a size bigger so I can wear something under it, I don't fancy sitting and walking around in textiles. Oh and winter gloves...

Any recommendations?

Edit:

I wonder if this will zip up with my Dainese D-Dry jacket... hmm
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/240412

tom_e · 1 Oct 2016 at 10:05

Should do you're pretty safe sticking with the same brand.

Captain · 1 Oct 2016 at 11:03

Got some paraffin, £6 for 4l and that's the smallest I could buy.

phil675 · 1 Oct 2016 at 11:09

Clov!s said:
Got some paraffin, £6 for 4l and that's the smallest I could buy.

I've done this before gone round everywhere, had people in builder shops on the phone to the suppliers and you just can't get less than four litres, but hey it'll last you ages

Captain · 1 Oct 2016 at 14:07

phil675 said:
I've done this before gone round everywhere, had people in builder shops on the phone to the suppliers and you just can't get less than four litres, but hey it'll last you ages

I've now got my chain cleaner, got some castrol racing lube, and also bought some new alpinestar gloves, they are awesome!

oil and filter change tomorrow plus doing the chain and I'll give it a clean.