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pchbreeze · 03-24-2008, 04:55 PM

Anyone do that instead of grease/Teflon/wax?

**reiobard** · 03-24-2008, 05:12 PM

i have heard of just using oil, but it tends to be a bit messier and from what my understanding is, you have to do it more often.

dako81 · 03-25-2008, 01:25 PM

I had a friend one time, who his dad did heating a/c and coolers and fridges for large supermarkets and had lots of vacuum pumps etc around.

He had a yz426f with an o-ring chain. He made a jar with a lid that had a tube with a schrader valve on it. He would take his chain off, clean it by wiping it down etc, then he would put the chain in the jar, pour in motor oil, and put a vacuum on the jar and let it sit overnight.

I guess it forced the oil into the chain past the orings. His chain was always like new, but he also used a good spray on lube after every ride when the chain was on the bike.

I also had a go-cart when I was young and used oil on the chain, and it always squeaked and I had to lube it often because it flung off. I was to young to know anything about chain lubes, but I know now they are far superior.

pchbreeze · 03-25-2008, 01:54 PM

Good idea with the jar but no need to pull a vacuum. He used a vacuum pump that we use to remove moisture from refrigeration circuits.

You can just put it in a jar and shake it up...the movement of the chain should get it in the rings. the pain would be to pull the chain off, but maybe next time I get a bike...I've already started and plan to continue with the teflon stuff for now. I might change by then.

**FZ6inNH** · 03-25-2008, 02:25 PM

How to Lube Your Motorcycle Chain

Vacuum may not be the best solution. This is a good article.

**wrightme43** · 03-25-2008, 04:49 PM

I use Duponts Teflon dry lube. It rocks. Chain stays clean, and no fling off.

pchbreeze · 03-25-2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrightme43

I use Duponts Teflon dry lube. It rocks. Chain stays clean, and no fling off.

I always empty the shelf at Lowes

This time I didn't though...there were two cans that were obviously very aged...I left those for the next guy

**reiobard** · 03-25-2008, 05:09 PM

Off to lowes i go...tomorrow at lunch

**FZ6inNH** · 03-25-2008, 06:05 PM

BTW, I use PJ1... Spray on minimally and wipe off the excess. Great stuff!

trailblazer87 · 03-25-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FZ6inNH

BTW, I use PJ1... Spray on minimally and wipe off the excess. Great stuff!

Just be sure to let it set on and dry for a bit before going for a ride or it will still fling off. I know this from first hand experience.

03-24-2008, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
pchbreeze Back in the saddle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Bike: zzr14 Posts: 615 Rep Power: 13 Member #169	oil the chain Anyone do that instead of grease/Teflon/wax?

03-24-2008, 05:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,219 Rep Power: 70 Member #991	Re: oil the chain i have heard of just using oil, but it tends to be a bit messier and from what my understanding is, you have to do it more often.

03-25-2008, 01:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
dako81 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Saint Joseph Michigan Bike: Red '07 FZ-6 Posts: 502 Rep Power: 12 Member #15	Re: oil the chain I had a friend one time, who his dad did heating a/c and coolers and fridges for large supermarkets and had lots of vacuum pumps etc around. He had a yz426f with an o-ring chain. He made a jar with a lid that had a tube with a schrader valve on it. He would take his chain off, clean it by wiping it down etc, then he would put the chain in the jar, pour in motor oil, and put a vacuum on the jar and let it sit overnight. I guess it forced the oil into the chain past the orings. His chain was always like new, but he also used a good spray on lube after every ride when the chain was on the bike. I also had a go-cart when I was young and used oil on the chain, and it always squeaked and I had to lube it often because it flung off. I was to young to know anything about chain lubes, but I know now they are far superior. __________________ -Brad 2007 Red FZ-6 - Scorpion Stainless Steel cat back, FAZR6 FE Kit, soon to be POR-15 rustproofed gas cap valley lol My Rider Resume

03-25-2008, 01:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
pchbreeze Back in the saddle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Bike: zzr14 Posts: 615 Rep Power: 13 Member #169	Re: oil the chain Good idea with the jar but no need to pull a vacuum. He used a vacuum pump that we use to remove moisture from refrigeration circuits. You can just put it in a jar and shake it up...the movement of the chain should get it in the rings. the pain would be to pull the chain off, but maybe next time I get a bike...I've already started and plan to continue with the teflon stuff for now. I might change by then.

03-25-2008, 02:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 2,984 Rep Power: 49 Member #18	Re: oil the chain How to Lube Your Motorcycle Chain Vacuum may not be the best solution. This is a good article. __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

03-25-2008, 04:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 4,947 Rep Power: 71 Member #42	Re: oil the chain I use Duponts Teflon dry lube. It rocks. Chain stays clean, and no fling off. __________________ “Yes, socialism does not work, and they do not want it to work, because the less it works, the more government is needed. ”

03-25-2008, 05:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,219 Rep Power: 70 Member #991	Re: oil the chain Off to lowes i go...tomorrow at lunch

03-25-2008, 06:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 2,984 Rep Power: 49 Member #18	Re: oil the chain BTW, I use PJ1... Spray on minimally and wipe off the excess. Great stuff! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

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