your right on your chain tests,i mentioned at least one in a post,but i
had heard it for so long,i figured it was for non- o ring,not that it
would make alot of difference,but,iv'e noticed the o rings when cold
tend to change measuring,especially tension, as they tend to kink up
the links ,iv'e also mentioned that chains do not strech (ok
-elongnate) uniformly, so they must be ck'd in at least 3 spots,and
adjusted at the tightest run,when the disparity is huge,the chains
shot,like you this comes from 40+ years of off roading
-----Original Message-----
From: Harry Seifert
To: trailsunltd@... ;
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 8:18 pm
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Chain lube -- what about moly?
This has been said earlier in this series..............1. if you pull
your
chain more than 1/4" away from the rear sprocket in a line parallel to
the
swingarm and grab the chain at it's furthest distance from the C/S
sprocket, then you need a new chain. 2. if you can bend the chain
laterally (bend like a bow) more than 1/2" in 12" of run, then you need
a
new chain. 3. if you can find "kinks" in your chain as you rotate it by
hand with the rear wheel elevated, then you need a new chain.
And I know I will get pilloried for this, but, don't be a cheap ass,
when
you replace your chain, be kind and replace both sprockets. It is a
false
economy to do any less...................That's a free nut of knowledge
based on my 40+ years of ridin' dem murdersickles.
Now for a free ad from our sponsor......................hey guys, what
do
you do if your pistol packin' wife says..............."ya gotta de-toy
to
re-toy!"??? So, on accounta me wantin's a new toy, a new
XL1200...........I got to ride Scotty Parker's at the lunch stop for the
press release of the bike........... A very nice HD indeed, and it
comes
with two pair of assless chaps to boot................. Anyway, back to
our commercial; I'm putting my 3200 mile (actual mileage), all original
'88 3 digit VIN NT650, my '99 Black Beauty streeter and my '03 DL with
pipes and powercommander up for sale. I'll get them to a shipping
pickup
point, they are all current with CA tags and plates ( NT and KLR have
Cal
FF plates, so those don't go). They will prolly be going up on Ebay and
Craig's list within the next two weeks or so.
Remember, JulianTechDay is coming up next Saturday, the 31st. See you
there.
Buddy
> [Original Message]
> From:
> To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: 1/23/2009 3:42:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Chain lube -- what about moly?
>
> you didn't answer my question.how do YOU determine when a chain is
> worn,needs replacing? you probably still have the original,so ride
till
> it falls off,you'll probably need a 100,000 odo so you can keep track
> though,when it does go,don't worry help will be just down the ROAD
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jud Jones
> To:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 9:47 am
> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Chain lube -- what about moly?
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, trailsunltd@... wrote:
> >
> > i used moly grease on swingarm bearings and shock linkages, moly 60%
> > from honda ,pricey but the best,stuff is great,far surperior to
> > bel-rays waterproof crap,as for chains,i seem to remember an aeresol
> > lube containing it,but can't reacall the brand if it even still
> > exists,ok bogdan,jud,your turns
>
> My turn? OK.
>
> I was talking not too long ago to a guy who runs a dyno shop. He
said:
> "The Harley owner
> and the Ducati owner are essentially the same guy. They don't dress
the
> same, and they
> probably don't know each other, but they are the same guy. And they
are
> both really easy to
> make money off of."
>
> Under the counter behind glass were several pairs of Icon TiMax
gloves.