Tube on the bottom of the bike disconnected with oil on it... normal?? (images?)

bliket · February 17th, 2011, 11:23 PM

http://imgur.com/a/ibh7c

Help out a fellow rider with his first motorcycle!

Is this normal? Should I be worried?

kkim · February 17th, 2011, 11:50 PM

tube hanging down like that is normal.

oil/grease on it is not. did you lube the chain recently?

bliket · February 17th, 2011, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

tube hanging down like that is normal.

oil/grease on it is not. did you lube the chain recently?

I did lube the chain recently!

Rexbo · February 18th, 2011, 12:13 AM

picture #6 you can see exactly where that gunk is coming from. Looks like chain lube to me!

kkim · February 18th, 2011, 12:20 AM

in that case, I'd say the grease is from chain lube being flung off as you ride.

I highly recommend this lube as it's a great lube plus it minimizes any type of chain lube fling.

clean what you have on there with a clean rag, then apply this stuff.

I use it on all my bikes with great results.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motor...chain-lube.htm

Alex · February 18th, 2011, 12:48 AM

/moved to new-gen tech

HKr1 · February 18th, 2011, 08:24 AM

Probably just the chain lube. Does bring back thoughts of the case leaking there on the 09's?... where the fix was epoxy

wvninja · February 18th, 2011, 08:27 AM

I use this and everyone I ride with does too..

http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/...xima-Chain-Wax

Cuongism · February 18th, 2011, 08:36 AM

Nate, try out the Teflon if you get a chance. It's cheaper ($5) and I feel like it works better. It dries quickly with less fling and the drivetrain feels a lot smoother after lubing. Unfortunately like many people here, I take Kelly's word on many things (which is great thing Kelly

), and now have a almost full bottle of Maxima left which I guess I'll use for cables.

Sailariel · February 18th, 2011, 08:52 AM

Since my new bike is shaft drive, I still have a half can of Maxxima left. I use it on my bicycle chains now.

kkim · February 18th, 2011, 11:42 AM

I used Chain Wax for years and was a convert until I tried the Dupont stuff about a year ago. I do have a hard time finding it sometimes and have a can of Chain Wax as a backup just in case I run out.

I don't recommend things lightly and when something works, I try to spread the word. The Dupont stuff is amazing. In the house, I lubed a pocket door tracks that had been squeaking and sticking for years. It slides so easily now I have to be careful that I don't end up slamming it shut by mistake.

See, you can teach an old dog new tricks.

wvninja · February 18th, 2011, 11:48 AM

I'll have to try it out. Thanks guys for the advice. I'm all about not having to clean up a mess after I use some lube.

kkim · February 18th, 2011, 11:55 AM

Nate,

I agree that Chain Wax did reduce the amount of chain fling compared to the "regular" lubes to almost nothing, but would on occasion find little black spots on the rear fairing area from it. With the Dupont, that is a thing of the past.

Plus, I didn't like the strong odor from the Chain Wax while lubing the chain.

happy riding

GeneJunkie · February 18th, 2011, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

I used Chain Wax for years and was a convert until I tried the Dupont stuff about a year ago. I do have a hard time finding it sometimes and have a can of Chain Wax as a backup just in case I run out.

I don't recommend things lightly and when something works, I try to spread the word. The Dupont stuff is amazing. In the house, I lubed a pocket door tracks that had been squeaking and sticking for years. It slides so easily now I have to be careful that I don't end up slamming it shut by mistake.

See, you can teach an old dog new tricks.

Now if you can convince Ryan that the Dupont stuff is amazing, that would be awesome.

He didn't agree with me on using it, so I was left to fend for myself on cleaning/lubing my chain, which led to me dropping the rear stand with my bike on it on my foot /sigh. BTW you can find it at Lowes, it's in the same section as WD40 (at the Lowes I go to its by all the hand tools).

February 17th, 2011, 11:23 PM	#1
bliket ninjette.org newbie Name: Peter Location: san diego Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 - NINJA 250R Posts: 9	Tube on the bottom of the bike disconnected with oil on it... normal?? (images?) http://imgur.com/a/ibh7c Help out a fellow rider with his first motorcycle! Is this normal? Should I be worried?

February 18th, 2011, 08:27 AM	#8
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	I use this and everyone I ride with does too.. http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/...xima-Chain-Wax __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

February 18th, 2011, 08:52 AM	#10
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Since my new bike is shaft drive, I still have a half can of Maxxima left. I use it on my bicycle chains now. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

February 18th, 2011, 11:48 AM	#12
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	I'll have to try it out. Thanks guys for the advice. I'm all about not having to clean up a mess after I use some lube. __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

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February 17th, 2011, 11:50 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	tube hanging down like that is normal. oil/grease on it is not. did you lube the chain recently?

February 18th, 2011, 12:13 AM	#4
Rexbo CVMA / AFM / M1GP #250 Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2011 Zero S, 2009 KLR 650 Posts: A lot.	picture #6 you can see exactly where that gunk is coming from. Looks like chain lube to me!

February 18th, 2011, 12:20 AM	#5
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	in that case, I'd say the grease is from chain lube being flung off as you ride. I highly recommend this lube as it's a great lube plus it minimizes any type of chain lube fling. clean what you have on there with a clean rag, then apply this stuff. I use it on all my bikes with great results. http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motor...chain-lube.htm

February 18th, 2011, 12:48 AM	#6
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February 18th, 2011, 08:24 AM	#7
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Probably just the chain lube. Does bring back thoughts of the case leaking there on the 09's?... where the fix was epoxy

February 18th, 2011, 08:36 AM	#9
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Nate, try out the Teflon if you get a chance. It's cheaper ($5) and I feel like it works better. It dries quickly with less fling and the drivetrain feels a lot smoother after lubing. Unfortunately like many people here, I take Kelly's word on many things (which is great thing Kelly ), and now have a almost full bottle of Maxima left which I guess I'll use for cables.

February 18th, 2011, 11:42 AM	#11
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I used Chain Wax for years and was a convert until I tried the Dupont stuff about a year ago. I do have a hard time finding it sometimes and have a can of Chain Wax as a backup just in case I run out. I don't recommend things lightly and when something works, I try to spread the word. The Dupont stuff is amazing. In the house, I lubed a pocket door tracks that had been squeaking and sticking for years. It slides so easily now I have to be careful that I don't end up slamming it shut by mistake. See, you can teach an old dog new tricks.

February 18th, 2011, 11:55 AM	#13
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Nate, I agree that Chain Wax did reduce the amount of chain fling compared to the "regular" lubes to almost nothing, but would on occasion find little black spots on the rear fairing area from it. With the Dupont, that is a thing of the past. Plus, I didn't like the strong odor from the Chain Wax while lubing the chain. happy riding