chain maintenance in the old days

[Lee Dodge]

Attachments :A little perspective on motorcycle maintenance, specifically chains. Lee

--- On [b]Sun, 6/27/10, Jeff Khoury [i]jeff@astatic.net>[/i][/b] wrote: From: Jeff Khoury jeff@astatic.net> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Cleaning Chain, lube To: "Jeffrey" nakedwaterskier@yahoo.com> Cc: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Date: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 10:02 PM   Also... I forgot to add: I've used just about anything oily in a pinch, including used motor oil.  In my experience if you're using an o-ring or x-ring chain it really doesn't matter as long as you get the grit off and keep the rings moist. I do completely avoid the sticky, greasy spray chain lubes.  Dust, grit and sand stick to that stuff and turn it into a grinding rouge.  Don't believe me?  Hit the trail with it sometime.  When you get home wipe some off on your finger and rub it with your thumb.  Makes Lava soap feel silky smooth by comparison.  Can't possibly be good for the o-rings. -Jeff Khoury