Motorcycles.

[Dylan H]

Almost done. 70 bonnie. I restored it to ~100% factory spec last year, but didn't like the dad-bike status. And I'd always wanted a chopper.

[Mabouya]

Has anyone tried NFS chain lube on a motorcycle chain? (I think mine is an o-ring chain)

Thanks

[maunahaole]

O ring chain is a different animal, as the lube is sealed in. The key with a sealed chain is to keep the seals cleaned and conditioned.

[Nate@Scarab]

This thread: My lasting contribution to the world.

It's time for a new bike. A few track days, mostly ballyhoo fun, and occasional commute joy.

Things I'm pining for:

Aprilia RSV1000
Ducati 999S (or R, if I am so lucky)
Maybe an 848 (wet clutches make baby jesus sad)

and

Yamaha R6 (fuckyousougly)

I am open to suggestions. I am 6'1 and extremely flexible. I am okay with my bike needing work sometimes. I want it to be lithe, delicate, and breathe fire. I do not want it to be boring, ugly, or sound like a hornet with a sinus infection (see: whatthefuckanR6?)

Please, Voosalon. Help.

[Mabouya]

O ring chain is a different animal, as the lube is sealed in. The key with a sealed chain is to keep the seals cleaned and conditioned.

I'm a newbie to the moto world, but I know that there's a difference between the chains. It's my understanding that the O-ring chains can't just be ignored - they also need to be be cleaned then lubed ("treated" if that's more accurate).

So are you telling me that because there's a fundamental difference between the job that needs to be done by a lube for an all-metal "regular" chain and a moto O-ring chain that NFS would not be appropriate for the moto, and that I should buy a lube/treatment/conditioner that's specific to moto O-ring (and presumably X ring also) chains?

(I hope this doesn't come across as my being a d!ck or anything - I'm just trying to understand the exact nature of the issue.)

(And I need to re-tension and want to lube/condition the chain while I'm at it, so I figured if NFS would work, why not try it?)

Thanks

Some info I found:

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/chain-lube-101

[maunahaole]

Short answer is yes. There are different lubes for o ring and conventional non o ring chains. So, get the one that is o ring specific. The difference between x and o is the shape of the gasket, they both work the same way. The o ring chain lube is really sticky once it sets up on the chain and is really non lube like once the job is done. You will notice that your chain runs a good deal quieter, though.

[Jonathan]

Has anyone tried NFS chain lube on a motorcycle chain? (I think mine is an o-ring chain)

Thanks

I did. It doesn't stick well enough with the high speeds of a moto chain. Makes a mess.

[dogrange]

This thread: My lasting contribution to the world.

It's time for a new bike. A few track days, mostly ballyhoo fun, and occasional commute joy.

Things I'm pining for:

Aprilia RSV1000
Ducati 999S (or R, if I am so lucky)
Maybe an 848 (wet clutches make baby jesus sad)

and

Yamaha R6 (fuckyousougly)

I am open to suggestions. I am 6'1 and extremely flexible. I am okay with my bike needing work sometimes. I want it to be lithe, delicate, and breathe fire. I do not want it to be boring, ugly, or sound like a hornet with a sinus infection (see: whatthefuckanR6?)

Please, Voosalon. Help.

My input: the Ducati 999-series styling is much-maligned on the internet and doesn't photograph that well, but I think it is really cool in person. One of the only truly distinctive sportbike designs of the last whatever years. I think if you look, you will find one for smallish-$$ (OK, maybe harder and S or R). That's totally where I'd go. The Aprilia from the 2nd design of that 1000 twin era (1st design looks a little bulbous to me, but is still cool) is really beautiful too and you could def find those for small $. 848 is nice, but not as distinctive. I'm sure all ride great.

I'm envious, returning to motorcycling is in my dreams - 3 small kids and traffic-choked area = not a good risk/benefit ratio for me at the moment.

[pdxmech13]

Has anyone tried NFS chain lube on a motorcycle chain? (I think mine is an o-ring chain)

Thanks

You are welcome.

Motorex Road Chain Lube - RevZilla

[Dylan H]

Things I'm pining for:

Aprilia RSV1000
Ducati 999S (or R, if I am so lucky)
Maybe an 848 (wet clutches make baby jesus sad)

Ducati 998 over 999 for me, stick with a Massimo Tamburini design :)
My dad had a worked over 998s that I got to take to the track a few times, I need to track it down and buy it back someday.

[pdxmech13]

@ Heisenberg.

I'm in the process of putting together a new R3 for a track day bike only.

With some money spend aftermarket it's going to be a ripper and a hoot.

Have you given any thought to a Daytona 675 R or even the Striple?

I love my street triple and it would be more than capable on the track......it's just the thought of laying it down again on the track makes me sick there and hence my R3 project.

I don't think an R6 makes much of a good city bike because of the torque curve and needing to be high in the revs all the time.

BTW....my coworker just bought a brand new R1 for track days......go big or go home i suppose.

[Mabouya]

You are welcome.

Motorex Road Chain Lube - RevZilla

I'm embarrassed to say how much time and money I've spent the last few months on stuff from that place (and the ADV classifieds)...

[VertigoCycles]

Nah, it's got sweet Leo-Vince pipes on it already, so a new exhaust is not really something I'm looking to buy.
The 2->1 exhaust is supposed to help with the low rpm surging right?

I'm sure other people claim that it does but it certainly doesn't in all cases, especially on the first few years of 990 production bikes. I have the single side out, a new throttle cam and a few other mods and it still surges. That's the REAL reason the MPGs are so bad...the only way to overcome the surge is to just pin it everywhere.

Mine's been sitting too long. The Shorai won't take a charge.

[maunahaole]

I'm embarrassed to say how much time and money I've spent the last few months on stuff from that place (and the ADV classifieds)...

Motorex, PJ1, Maxima...it's all good stuff. Hit your local shop and pick up the cleaner, the lube and some nitrile gloves. Put down some papers under the chain. It's a big mess when you do it.

[maunahaole]

Too good not to pass along.

This Guy Hilariously Nails The Different Types Of Motorcyclists You'll Meet

[rwsaunders]

Spotted in Manhattan two weeks ago.

[sonny]

Fresh rubber—k60s!
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[sonny]

Sunny days ahead

[rwsaunders]

Spotted this Bimmer today on Union Street near 4th in downtown Seattle.

[Dave Thompson]

Seen today at an LBS. The guy must be dedicated.