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Guard_rail
Posted on Friday, June 20, 2014 - 07:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I got a lube question...

Anyone ever heard of using
Sta-Lube SYNTHETIC Brake & Caliper Grease to lube your chain...???
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Duanelr
Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 05:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I use WD40 on the drive belt.

But for reals, this is the 1125 forum. There is a general discussion forum on this website where you may have more luck.

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/25/ 25.html?1392968422
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1125rcya
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2014 - 12:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Personally, I always used chain wax. It is better for the o-ring chains. I just like the less mess, unless you spray it on your swing arm or tire/rim what a PITA to clean.
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D_adams
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2014 - 12:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/other-produc ts/cleaners-and-protectants/heavy-duty-metal-prote ctor/?code=AMHSC-EA

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Sir_wadsalot
Posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - 09:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Chain wax is good if you don't live in dusty/dirty conditions. Great even. Yamalube chain lube is pretty good too.

I had a friend who lived in the suburbs, with a Duc 998, it stays immaculately clean- he has never used anything but WD-40 on his chain.

I lived down a gravel road, and ended up using the Yamalube.

Chain Wax in the city, and WD-40 works great if you already have a nice, pretty chain that will never get dirty.

You asking for a chain/swingarm conversion?
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Jdugger
Posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - 10:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I use WD-40 and a rag to clean, then that Teflon/Wax stuff in the rattle can to lube. It doesn't fling off, doesn't make a mess, and keeps the chain clean.

Chains are a pain in the ass, if you ask me. Ultimately, they are the best total set of compromises on a sport bike, but they require a lot of attention.
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