[alanMember]

you go of real good about 2 strokes verses 4 strokes mr blue it makes for some funny reading keep it up.ps 2strokes s#ck sh%t

[alanMember]

i am with you mr blue have found chains last longer with lube .run out of lube once and thought i will try it without it being a tight a##e and the chain deterated real fast soon went and bought a can.

[alanMember]

the pirrelli front griped well on the weekend in dry dusty sandy soil that is fairly slippery found it will hold its line in a rut well compared to the m12 mitchy that likes to climb out .don t no how it will go in the wet wish it would rain .plus it has hardly warn in over 500klms

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axel wrote:

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billt wrote:

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I use a good quality Silcon Spray on my chain, have been doing it for a couple of years now. Stops the shit form sticking to your chain and does a good lube job.

Bill.

Now THAT I find interesting. I have read the start of this thread but have chosen to stay clear as I am one of those nasty “no lube, new gen” activists

As always, everyone should “do what works for them”, but despite me doing my own thing I do like to see new ideas and their results.

Out of interest, I managed nearly 6000 kms out of the last bike (KTM250excf) with only one set of chains and sprockets changed (and they were probably 30% worn) before I sold it. Regina (~4500kms) then RK (~1500kms). I only lubed the chain after cleaning crud with a laundry brush before washing the bike (every now and then).
My theory is: o-rings keep the grease in. Don’t spray anything on the chain that will dissolve that grease or swell the the o-rings (WD40/kero/etc). Keep the o-rings from drying/shrinking.

I don’t believe the chain lube keeps the chain from getting “heated”. I don’t believe the lube can stay on the chain long enough to slow metal on metal contact significantly either. In my experience anyway.

I’m going to try the Silicon Spray, I like the theory. Moisten but not sticky. Thanks Billt. Maybe graphite lubes will work too.

now you have got a bike with some horse power i bet your chains and sprockets and back tyres don t last anywhere near as good :silly:

[alanMember]

40 sleeps to go can t wait

[alanMember]

top report ecks looking forward to the rest thanks

[alanMember]

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you gotta get on the mountain with the ferals

lc4skin is right you havent been to the bathurst 1000 unless you have been pissed on the mountain with the ferals its a laugh

[alanMember]

i would not mind one ether but its a bit far away sounds like a lot of fun

[alanMember]

after buying two KTMs TB spose its time you got another honda

[alanMember]

thanks mick food for thought there being just trail rider

[alanMember]

hows the neck brace going mic thinking of geting one no nothing about them but

[alanMember]

just keep using the tyre she will be right reckon that can happen to any brand tyre mick seen a metzler with a gash the other day to

[alanMember]

i got a gash like that in the side of my back pirreli scorpion mick but it stayed pumped up

[alanMember]

looks like he is doing alright with a new shed and house and bike out of town on acres he s living my dream good stuff glad someone is(not me thats for sure)

[alanMember]

thats one mad look dog is the owner as mad

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