It's very common to use engine oil, and it works very well. It makes a mess though.
The stuff in Scottoilers it just engine oil.
Anyone with an SV650 able to recommend a decent paddock stand please?
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It's very common to use engine oil, and it works very well. It makes a mess though.
The stuff in Scottoilers it just engine oil.
i believe loobman also recommends 10w40 oil for his oiler
im going to try Wurth Dry Lube, heard good things about it
need to get me some paraffin too from DIY shop, only had my bike 2 weeks so not sure when the chain was last cleaned properly.
If you're worried about rust don't use that stuff, I used it on my YBR chain after I changed it and within a matter of weeks it was looking rough and that was in relatively decent weather.
They are ok, but they do tend to mark the finish on the swingarm if used regularly. Better to use the bobbins and a paddock stand with hooks. The bobbins also get marked up but they are cheap and easily replaceable.
It's pretty easy to use a paddock stand by yourself with a bit of practice, but it's definitely nerve racking the first time you do it. An Abba stand is easier in this respect as you don't have to hold the bike vertical using the tail/seat area.
thanks mate, what would you recommend i use?
I use Muc Off Extreme lube at the minute seems to do the job well for riding in all weathers, I've used Motul chain paste in the past as well which was good but a bit more of a pain to apply as it comes in a tube with a brush attached and you basically paint it onto the chain.
thanks mate, will check it out
My advice is just don't put your hand/fingers anywhere near a moving chain no matter how much better it may clean it, Soak soak & soak then clean. Untold pics online of Idiots who have tried to clean a moving chain & lost fingers/bits of hand.
As far as paddock stands go then it depends on the surface you will use it on & how confident you are at handling your bike.
As far as Lube/cleaner then whatever Branded one you can get the cheapest is my advice.
As far as paddock stands go then it depends on the surface you will use it on & how confident you are at handling your bike.
As far as Lube/cleaner then whatever Branded one you can get the cheapest is my advice.
There was a post on one of the FB groups yesterday of someone who had done just that luckily she only needed a couple of stitches, but it's very easy to rip large bits of your fingers off.
Not sure why anyone would think sticking their hand near a moving chain was ever going to end well though!
Not sure why anyone would think sticking their hand near a moving chain was ever going to end well though!
I saw that post which had kept it in my head & I agree, Whoever thinks it's a good idea is a Retard in my opinion, The mess it makes of your fingers/hand is a damn sight harder to sort out than a bit of engine oil everywhere.
To be fair I did get a tiny metal splinter in my finger when I was doing it the other week, so maybe risking my hand is the sensible answer
There were some horrific pictures floating around a few years back of someone who tried to clean a chain like this and lost all his fingers.
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Why oh why do people think that's good idea... lol
Turn the rear wheel by the big safe rubber bit attached to the rear wheel, spray on lube with other hand. Not rocket science
Turn the rear wheel by the big safe rubber bit attached to the rear wheel, spray on lube with other hand. Not rocket science
Why oh why do people think that's good idea... lol
Turn the rear wheel by the big safe rubber bit attached to the rear wheel, spray on lube with other hand. Not rocket science
Think it's more cleaning then putting lube on mate.