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I've been using used engine oil for years now. I either us it on the chain or have to dispose of it. At the moment the chain on my zzr14 has 26k miles on it, and still good
Thanks for this, and for your video about wearing a scarf to reduce wind noise (which is all that I am after, on my SV650). Two questions: a) Does these deflectors also reduce wind noise in your ears? b) How did you end up placing the deflectors where you did, considering you first found that the buffeting was reduced by placing your arm in front of your torso?
Thanks a million for this! Just bought my first bike, and love it-except for the wind noise. Been trying to find a solution. Wonderful to know that a scarf can do wonders, and that I shouldn't buy a windscreen to reduce wind noise (which I thought).
I kind of agree, I have used oil a couple of times, and possibly I did it wrong, but oil makes more of a mess, where the spray lube seems to ‘stay put’ as compared to oil that seems to just ‘fly’ off, and to me more dirt and grime seem to stick to oil as opposed to the spray lube.
Heavy duty oil is the worst thing you can add to your chain, compared to the best chain lube on the market. I mean, it is not wrong or bs, but a 15€ can of S100 would last easily 10.000km if you lube every 500km and it won't drip off of the chain after a while. Don't go offroad with oily chain...it eats dirt af.
I have been using Dupont Chain Saver for 15 years. My Kawasaki Versys 1000 '15 has 30,000 miles. Never had to adjust except when changing tires, no chain stretch, chain looks like new as do the sprockets. I've had new bikes since '73, and this product is the best there is. I clean chain every 3 rides with kerosene. Nothing works better than this product.
I use SAE90 & SAE140 gearbox oils in my Nemo 2 chain oiler, which oils the chain twice a week while commuting to work. These unglamorous gearbox oils are cheap as chips and they keep the chain + sprocket clean in 2 ways 1) they're not super sticky like chainlube that attracts dirt 2) when they eventually fling off, they take the dirt off the chain with them. When you replace the front sprocket, you don't see that humungous build-up of sticky muck under the sprocket cover like you would if u use chainlube.
The first sound is coming from the throttle body, if you turn the throttle, you can verify that that sound canges. I have this motorbike. All say that this noise is norma but in my opinion it is not, for 2 reasons. First when the bike was new there wasn't any noise. Second, the response from the throttle is less linear and precise. I think that Triumph shoud check this problem seriously..
Some oils, but not all, have additives that will expand the o rings wrecking the o ring seal. Then the dirt gets in, cant get out. It then turns into a grinding paste. And drastically shortening the life of $$$ chains. Which is why they sell chain lube in a can. FYI I would 80-90W gear oil, nonj synth if you are going to use oil.
At approx 6mins into video when you spin the wheel there is a rotational squeak? I have just got my trident and after first ride this squeak appeared, obviously only noticeable with engine off and moving bike around but same noise? Every has been rechecked for torque, tension etc. Any ideas what it is or is this another normal noise from the trident?
Don't go with that thing around, get the cheap oiler from loobman and just push the button for a couple seconds a bit before your trip destination. Chain always oiled
Hey! I've been using oil instead of chain lube for two years now on two different motorcycles with combined traveled distance of 24k km ( with oil I mean) and just clicked on your video out curiosity. I agree with everything you said. One upgrade I would suggest is that you get yourself a motorcycle chain oiler. But not an automatic one but a 'manual' one. How these oilers works is basically you turn the compression cap for 1/4 turn and the oil seeps out of the tube for aprox 3 min until it reaches pressure equilibrium. One example of such oiler is Cobra Nemo, but I bought one from aliexpress for cheap ( aprox 25 €). And for added touch you can use chainsaw oil which is very dense and you can even get a 'bio' version of it if you're into that stuff. Best regards. ❤
Will this heavy duty oil work in rainy climates as well? Ofc reaplly after a rain ride… I can imagine it works in southern Europe… but what about England and the Netherlands?
I read an article by Michael Neeves from MCN..All about chains and lube.I followed his advice for the last 3 years on my 2 bikes....Triumph Street Triple 675 2009 and Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2005.So for 3 years neither bike has had any chain lube.I simply keep the chains clean by spraying on WD40 and wiping off the excess,Normally after 200-300 miles or after a wet ride.This is simply to stop the chains from rusting.Neither chain was new when I started this process but after 3 years and well over 20,000 miles on each chain neither is showing any appreciable wear.The theory is that any heavy lube attracts grit and dirt which forms a grinding paste and prematurely wears the chain.Also there is no lube that can prevent metal to metal contact between chain and sprocket teeth.....the environment is too harsh.My chains are always clean and the WD40 cleaning process takes about 2 or 3 minutes.I buy a 5 litre bottle of WD40 from E bay which lasts about 2 years(but the price has nearly doubled over 3 years).The WD40 does not seem to degrade the O rings.I ride my bikes every day for 9 months of the year but I do try and avoid wet weather riding.
hey, just found this video. my trident has the same clutch rattling sound. after reading up on it, this seems to be normal and not an issue at all? or should i be worried? :D
Even the expensive O ring X ring chains have a plain metal bush (the bit that rides on the sprocket teeth) and it needs oil or it will not rotate smoothly and wear out the bike drive sprockets quickly.
the 24 tiger 850 looks better with it's new color scheme. The gray with black fender and beak looks much better as it doesn't stand out as much as the red or blue beak. But, either way she is still a sexy machine!
Great video. I‘m picking up my new 1200 GT Pro tomorrow!!!!, and even at 6‘2“ tall I felt it was a better option than the Rally Pro. I won‘t be going off road, so I had already concluded the GT model would be the best bike for me. Thanks for confirming my hunch.
We use excavators, wood chippers, stump grinders etc., and maintenance is the key for longevity. We therefore have access to many types of lubricants and for absolute simplicity and cost a can of waterproof (not water resistant!!!) grease is by far the best. We buy in bulk and a can is really cheap, less than £3.00. It doesn’t fly off, you need very little, and easily removed with diesel when it comes to servicing the chain. When caught in a down pour is when this type of grease is preferable to oil. When applied it’s in liquid form and within a few seconds it reverts to standard grease. When touring, we lube up the chain at the end of the day and after 300 miles run for instance the chain is still coated, hence why so little is used as a top up. For those who say grease attracts dust and grit, I would argue the same applies to wax, oil and other lubrication systems. With oil, its use as a carrier will take the oil inside the rollers and increase wear; much less so than commercial waterproof grease The proof is in the pudding as they say, our chains and sprockets cover thousands of miles travelling across continents in all climates and without incident. Economy is one aspect of motorcycling but ease and efficiency must also become part of the resolve to ensure pleasure throughout the experience. Food for thought fellow riders of motorcycles.
I use chainsaw oil, nice and sticky, doesn’t fly off everywhere and is easily applied using a plastic bottle with a a thin tube and brass spout that can be sealed off. I carry a bottle in my tail-pack, which I use on an extended trip out on my bike.
Hi @John_Neves thank you very much for the awesome content great stuff and honest review as expected Kudos for you Sir 👏I'm almost sure you already adquired your new 2 wheeled companion by now but from what I've been able to gather up as to what you're looking for in a motorcycle in my personal opinion I'd recommend giving the HONDA TRANSALP XL750 a go I think it would tick all your boxes and for the price this machine comes really well equipped and great value for money IMO. The engine is a parallel twin always urgent and willing. There’s enough grunt to launch you out of corners low in the revs, but you can also keep the engine on the boil for maximum thrust and aural excitement. This thing is exciting but it’s also as friendly as they come and everything from the throttle to the slip-and-assist clutch and gearbox is light and precise I dare you to try it out when you can and maybe even do a review about it why not. I'd very much would like to know you're personal experience with this under the radar gem not enough people seem to be talking about. Best of luck with everything in your life.
You're also lubricating the o rings, if they get dry, they'll stick, wear faster and let water in between the pins and bushes, cleaning with paraffin and a chain brush works best for me... I use some cheap WD-40 type lube spray on the chain after a ride both sides to prevent rust and put lube in as and when the chain looks dry or sounds rattly....
I am a T7 owner. My advice: forget the Yamaha T7 factory windscreen and the Yamaha bigger touring screen either. Buy the German made MRA touring screen with the upper extension and there is no buffeting any longer. (My height is 177cm).
John totally agree,,I normally just use a paint brush and paint(oil on) the chain ,I put the bike on the center stand run the engine and turn the rear in 2nd gear and brush on... Thats it ,,I do this every trip.... Now I just done a european trip and decided to use sprayon ,,,,The can lasted the whole 30day trip,, and the chain just got dirtier and dirtier and the lub only seemed to last a few miles .outer rubbish.... I may fit a chainoiler but would really prefer a chaincase
