Quick, Decent Chain Oil Option... Thoughts?

poo poo · April 12th, 2012, 03:21 PM

So, my chain was much like myself: KINKY. I work tomorrow early, and am busy for the next few weeks. None of the auto stores had anything decent, so I made the trek to Home Despot. Methinks that the option I chose is a fairly decent one.

I bought a marine grease, which is typically made for boats and such. Apparently, it lasts long and repels water like crazy. I lubed the chain w/it, rode around, and ... so far, it seems to stick, albeit, it flings a bit. Probably because I used so much.

Here's the link: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...&storeId=10051

Did I screw up, or am I brilliant?

You be the judge!

edxmon · April 12th, 2012, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poo poo

So, my chain was much like myself: KINKY. I work tomorrow early, and am busy for the next few weeks. None of the auto stores had anything decent, so I made the trek to Home Despot. Methinks that the option I chose is a fairly decent one.

I bought a marine grease, which is typically made for boats and such. Apparently, it lasts long and repels water like crazy. I lubed the chain w/it, rode around, and ... so far, it seems to stick, albeit, it flings a bit. Probably because I used so much.

Here's the link: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...&storeId=10051

Did I screw up, or am I brilliant?

You be the judge!

If it works it works I guess. Walmart or any other store that sells automotive items should have the Dupont Teflon spray either the chain or non chain specific

poo poo · April 12th, 2012, 03:47 PM

I'm in DC. No Wal Mart, and auto stores are pitiful. IF they carry something, they're always out of stock, if it's popular. So... just wondering if I screwed up my O rings, or... what....

I guess I'll see!

alex.s · April 12th, 2012, 04:21 PM

this magical thing called the interwebs can bring you dupont teflon chain wax. buy that.

Motofool · April 12th, 2012, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poo poo

......... So... just wondering if I screwed up my O rings, or... what....

Yes, you did,............not because the grease, but because neglecting the chain's lubrication until it becoming kinky.

The only real danger is the grease landing on the tire at higher speeds.

Next time, use ATF, which is muuuuuuuuuuuuuuch better for O-rings and penetrates the rollers with damaged O-rings.

Trailerboy531 · April 12th, 2012, 04:36 PM

+1 on DuPont Multi-Use Teflon.

Found at Home Depot or Lowes

poo poo · April 12th, 2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Yes, you did,............not because the grease, but because neglecting the chain's lubrication until it becoming kinky.

The only real danger is the grease landing on the tire at higher speeds.

Next time, use ATF, which is muuuuuuuuuuuuuuch better for O-rings and penetrates the rollers with damaged O-rings.

OK, OK! point taken! Good point. I'm a ding dong. But ... still.. it's a decent and very cheap option for folks anticipating a major rain storm, no? Wouldn't it be a good idea to put it over ATF on a rainy day? I'm really just wondering if it's a good idea, or a really horrible one.

BTW, I've ordered the DuPont chain stuff in a can. AND, I've watched the excellent video that someone made (on the DIY link). YES, I need to be better about my chain. Thank you guys for emphasizing that.

Motofool · April 12th, 2012, 07:46 PM

Read this article, which mentions grease use:

http://www.motorcycle.com/products/a...ains-3524.html

diablos991 · April 12th, 2012, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

this magical thing called the interwebs can bring you dupont teflon chain wax. buy that.

This is the best stuff I have found.

NathanF · April 12th, 2012, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poo poo

BTW, I've ordered the DuPont chain stuff in a can. AND, I've watched the excellent video that someone made (on the DIY link). YES, I need to be better about my chain. Thank you guys for emphasizing that.

Just a heads up that you can get that teflon spray at Lowes for slightly over a $5 a can, so the best of the best is already cheap and easily available. I don't think HD has it though, at least not on their site.

kamikaze · April 13th, 2012, 08:34 AM

i like Maxima Chain Wax. Been using it on mine for a while now. Which reminds me, I'm out, will have to go get some more

ninja250r81 · April 14th, 2012, 10:22 PM

i use belray super clean chain lube.

no fling at all

spray it on and wait half an hour for it to dry/harden then you are right to ride

drac · April 15th, 2012, 03:28 PM

For the chain.....NO

Excellent grease for everything else(Bearings, Axles, Pivot points, ect...)

April 12th, 2012, 03:21 PM	#1
poo poo kinda sorta noob Name: poo poo Location: DC Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '03 and '08 Posts: 62	Quick, Decent Chain Oil Option... Thoughts? So, my chain was much like myself: KINKY. I work tomorrow early, and am busy for the next few weeks. None of the auto stores had anything decent, so I made the trek to Home Despot. Methinks that the option I chose is a fairly decent one. I bought a marine grease, which is typically made for boats and such. Apparently, it lasts long and repels water like crazy. I lubed the chain w/it, rode around, and ... so far, it seems to stick, albeit, it flings a bit. Probably because I used so much. Here's the link: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...&storeId=10051 Did I screw up, or am I brilliant? You be the judge! __________________________________________________ “Riding a motorcycle is ten percent hands and feet and ninety percent mind and eyes.”

April 12th, 2012, 03:47 PM	#3
poo poo kinda sorta noob Name: poo poo Location: DC Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '03 and '08 Posts: 62	I wish we had a Wal Mart nearby.... I'm in DC. No Wal Mart, and auto stores are pitiful. IF they carry something, they're always out of stock, if it's popular. So... just wondering if I screwed up my O rings, or... what.... I guess I'll see! __________________________________________________ “Riding a motorcycle is ten percent hands and feet and ninety percent mind and eyes.”

April 12th, 2012, 04:21 PM	#4
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	this magical thing called the interwebs can bring you dupont teflon chain wax. buy that. __________________________________________________

April 12th, 2012, 07:46 PM	#8
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Read this article, which mentions grease use: http://www.motorcycle.com/products/a...ains-3524.html __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

April 15th, 2012, 03:28 PM	#13
drac ninjette.org member Name: drac Location: VA Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '88 Hurricane 600, '09 Ninja 250 Posts: 237	For the chain.....NO Excellent grease for everything else(Bearings, Axles, Pivot points, ect...) __________________________________________________ While no trees were harmed in making this post, a large number of electrons were severely inconvenienced.

April 12th, 2012, 04:36 PM	#6
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	+1 on DuPont Multi-Use Teflon. Found at Home Depot or Lowes

April 13th, 2012, 08:34 AM	#11
kamikaze ex-ninjette.org guru :o Name: Trevor Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475	i like Maxima Chain Wax. Been using it on mine for a while now. Which reminds me, I'm out, will have to go get some more

April 14th, 2012, 10:22 PM	#12
ninja250r81 ninjette.org guru Name: scott Location: australia Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250r se Posts: 435	i use belray super clean chain lube. no fling at all spray it on and wait half an hour for it to dry/harden then you are right to ride

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