1250fa chain!

[czarwolf]

I was using Dupont chain wax and degreaser, But i think it was seeping thru the O-rings and running off my natural lube. At the moment using some Wallyworld wax based chain lube while i shop for a cost effective replacement, I live on a dirt road and do 400 miles a week for work alone, not counting weekend adventures.

 

[Larry Fine]

I like to use Maxima chain cleaner and Maxima chain wax.

I use that chain wax on my '96 CB750ST*, but what is a "cleaner"?

*click:

 

[czarwolf]

I use that chain wax on my '96 CB750ST*, but what is a "cleaner"?

*click:

Cleaner is the degreaser, that gets all the dirt and gunk off the chain before you wax / grease it again

 

[Obo]

I have used kerosene for years to de-grease the chain first, which is fine on it and the o rings.
While it is the least expensive option it's not the easiest and quickest which is why I prefer the maxima cleaner

 

[Don-STOC237]

I quit using chain waxes, of any brand. IMO, they hold dirt and grit on the chain and promote premature wearing of both chain and sprockets. They also collect into a nasty greasy chunky mess inside the primary chain cover. I've had the best luck with Amsoil sprayon chain oil. If I can't find that, I use Dupont chain oil with Teflon.

 

[czarwolf]

I have used kerosene for years to de-grease the chain first, which is fine on it and the o rings.
While it is the least expensive option it's not the easiest and quickest which is why I prefer the maxima cleaner

You are technically right, which is the best kind of right! [Just ask a lawyer ]
While Kerosene is safe on O and X rings, It does seep past the rubbery rings and gets rid of your precious oil / lube and such! This information was given to me from a Fortnine video on which chain lube is the best.

 

[czarwolf]

I quit using chain waxes, of any brand. IMO, they hold dirt and grit on the chain and promote premature wearing of both chain and sprockets. They also collect into a nasty greasy chunky mess inside the primary chain cover. I've had the best luck with Amsoil sprayon chain oil. If I can't find that, I use Dupont chain oil with Teflon.

https://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Chain-Saver-Self-Cleaning-Lubricant-11-Ounce/dp/B001B0VDC2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dupont+chain+oil&qid=1576686875&sr=8-1

This stuff? If so its still wax based but just with Teflon. My last bike was a shaft drive so i am still new to chains But this is what i was using on my last chain, the one i just replaced.

 

[Obo]

If you do a lot of dirt road riding you'll want to clean, check and lube the chain frequently regardless of what product you use. On my old Honda Nighthawk I used 80w gear oil as per the manual. It smelled bad and flung worse - but it worked.

 

[czarwolf]

If you do a lot of dirt road riding you'll want to clean, check and lube the chain frequently regardless of what product you use. On my old Honda Nighthawk I used 80w gear oil as per the manual. It smelled bad and flung worse - but it worked.

I do about 3 miles of dirt road riding every day, I live at the end of a dirt road, beyond that its 1 mile of paved road and 58 miles of highway every day.

 

[Don-STOC237]

Ya, I used to use that stuff, and still have it as a backup in case I run out of my preferred stuff, which is this: https://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/other-products/cleaners-and-protectants/chain-lube/ Compared to most chain wax products, the Dupont runs a lot cleaner, which is why it's #2 on my preferred list. The Amsoil product is very clean, light, and doesn't seem to attract dirt.

 

[Waterman28]

Im still looking for the chain on my ST1300...

 

[Larry Fine]

Im still looking for the chain on my ST1300...

Do the timing chains count?

 

[Obo]

Im still looking for the chain on my ST1300...

The self adjusting drive chain is enclosed in the final drive tube and submersed in a combination cooling / lubricating fluid. It helps keep any contaminants from getting on it. You just need to change the fluid on a regular basis.

Here's what's inside the rounded tube..... The cush drive attaches to the left side bearing on the arm.

The rounded outer tube holds the cooling/lubrcating fluid and make everything look pretty.

 

[Waterman28]

The self adjusting drive chain is enclosed in the final drive tube and submersed in a combination cooling / lubricating fluid. It helps keep any contaminants from getting on it. You just need to change the fluid on a regular basis.

Here's what's inside the rounded tube..... The cush drive attaches to the left side bearing on the arm.

The rounded outer tube holds the cooling/lubrcating fluid and make everything look pretty.

Oh OK NOW it all makes sense to me.....