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[denvowell@aol.com]

Sorry Kieth about the name mistake. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[dooden]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, denvowell@a... wrote:

> Kevin (Mr.Moose) You said something about different chains effecting

HP can

> you explain? > Dennis A 18 the big red 1

Its a "DRAG" man..... O-ring chains that seal in lub, seal out dirt also cause drag since these little O-rings must maintain contact with the mating surface to seal anything. Dooden A15 Green Ape (not much O-ring left on mine...)

[dooden]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "pete88chester" wrote:

> > For the last 6 months I have been using "MFR Chain Lube" I got at the > local Kawi dealer. It's what he recommends for riding in dirt. It > seems to do a good job. You can read about it at: > www.progoldmfr.com . Has anybody else used this product, what do you > think of it? Pete Chester A16

I think a few cans of WalMarts finest WD-40 imatation does just fine and at less than a buck a can do not mind spraying alot at the chain to flush the yuckies off. Also it dries up pretty good so yuckies have a harder time sticking. Dooden A15 Green Ape

[abudge1963]

Hi folks, Could anyone suggest a good chain lube. I have read that WD40 works OK. I`m not sure what I should use. Thanks Adrian Budge

[matteeanne@yahoo.com]

It's not the lube it's the frequency of use, and chain cleaning. I use whatever good lube is available at the local dealer. I get the chain warm (riding or on stand). I then spray it good with WD 40, then wipe that off. Then I apply the lube to the inside of the chain. I have 8000++ miles on my A-18 and chain and sprocket look new. --- abudge1963 wrote:

> > > Hi folks, > > Could anyone suggest a good chain lube. I have read > that WD40 works > OK. I`m not sure what I should use. > > Thanks > > Adrian Budge > > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at > www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: > www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > > >

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[Tengai Mark Van Horn]

At 6:21 AM +0000 12/16/04, abudge1963 wrote:

>Could anyone suggest a good chain lube. I have read that WD40 works >OK. I`m not sure what I should use.

Anything is OK as long as you avoid the sticky crap that resembles chainsaw bar & chain oil in a spray can. I like lubing with used motor oil when I'm riding locally 'cause it's free and effective, but a bit messy. When on the road, my lube de jour is either PB Blaster Garage Door Lube, which while very light (like WD40) is supposedly an EP lube. The best motorcycle-specific lube that I've found is Castrol moto chain lube, which comes in a large spray can for only $3.49 CAD at Canadian Tire. It's a little more viscous than the WD40 type sprays, but it's not tacky at all. The other moto-specific lubes are sticky and attract abrasive grit which is worse than not lubing at all. Chain wax sucks unless you constantly reapply it and then it leaves a clump of 'melted crayons' and dirt inside the from sprocket cover. Chain wax also makes my chain squeak when it gets wet. Mark

[scttotis]

I'm learning like you, and the Prior owner was using a yamaha spray on chain wax mainly to keep it clean looking I think. In my exhaustive internet searches, I ran across someinfo, from Eldon I think, that says if you use the KLR manual recommended 90 wt hypoid gear oil, you will get a lot more mileage from the chain. I have on hand a lot of outboard lower unit oil, which I know is used as a replacement for the old 90 wt oil in my old '58 outboard, so I am using that on my chain. You can find the outboard oil anywhere.

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "abudge1963" wrote: > > Hi folks, > > Could anyone suggest a good chain lube. I have read that WD40 works > OK. I`m not sure what I should use. > > Thanks > > Adrian Budge

[Bogdan Swider]

> > I get the chain warm (riding or on stand). I then > spray it good with WD 40, then wipe that off. Then I > apply the lube to the inside of the chain. I have > 8000++ miles on my A-18 and chain and sprocket look > new.

I get the same results with just WD-40. Also I find that it's thin enough so you don't have to apply it to a warm chain. Bogdan

[Ted Miles]

I was using 90wt gear oil, because I have a bunch of it and that is what is recommended, but it is so messy with sticky oil being deposited everywhere, I am switching to a waxy chain lube recommended by my shop. --- scttotis wrote:

> > > I'm learning like you, and the Prior owner was using > a yamaha spray on > chain wax mainly to keep it clean looking I think. > In my exhaustive > internet searches, I ran across someinfo, from Eldon > I think, that > says if you use the KLR manual recommended 90 wt > hypoid gear oil, you > will get a lot more mileage from the chain. I have > on hand a lot of > outboard lower unit oil, which I know is used as a > replacement for the > old 90 wt oil in my old '58 outboard, so I am using > that on my chain. > You can find the outboard oil anywhere. > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "abudge1963" > wrote: > > > > Hi folks, > > > > Could anyone suggest a good chain lube. I have > read that WD40 works > > OK. I`m not sure what I should use. > > > > Thanks > > > > Adrian Budge > > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at > www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: > www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > > >

[Michael Silverstein]

Anyone have any suggestions for techniques to clean the chain? I'm using kerosene according the owner's manual recommendation and get the chain sort of clean with a fingernail scrubber, but its not perfect and its very messy. I'm not sure what would be the most effective/easiest way to clean the chain without taking it off the bike or damaging the O-rings. I've been driving a shaft drive bike for the last 22 years and haven't had to worry about chains for a long time. Mike 2004 KLR650 A18 1982 Yamaha XZ550 Vision

> -----Original Message----- > From: Ted Miles [mailto:tedjmilesjr@...] > Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 2:27 PM > To: scttotis; DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: Chain Lube > > > > I was using 90wt gear oil, because I have a bunch of > it and that is what is recommended, but it is so messy > with sticky oil being deposited everywhere, I am > switching to a waxy chain lube recommended by my shop. > > > --- scttotis wrote: > > > > > > > I'm learning like you, and the Prior owner was using > > a yamaha spray on > > chain wax mainly to keep it clean looking I think. > > In my exhaustive > > internet searches, I ran across someinfo, from Eldon > > I think, that > > says if you use the KLR manual recommended 90 wt > > hypoid gear oil, you > > will get a lot more mileage from the chain. I have > > on hand a lot of > > outboard lower unit oil, which I know is used as a > replacement for the > > old 90 wt oil in my old '58 outboard, so I am using > > that on my chain. > > You can find the outboard oil anywhere. > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "abudge1963" > > wrote: > > > > > > Hi folks, > > > > > > Could anyone suggest a good chain lube. I have > > read that WD40 works > > > OK. I`m not sure what I should use. > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > > Adrian Budge > > > > > > > >

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