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  1. Nickhall

    Nickhall Active Member

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    So to wax or oil? What is best for maximum performance? What lasts longer? Where can I get some?

    No I'm taking chain care!

    I expect this thread to run and run....
     
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  2. MickEng

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    Fit a Scottoiler, nothing better in my opinion.
    Virtually maintenance free and massively extends the life of your chain and sprockets.
     
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  4. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    If only you'd fitted a Scottoiler Jack :p
     
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    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    Got one of these
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    End of discussion!!
     
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    Well said, next topic of discussion, where can we find such excellence in chain maintenance for the same price :) lol
     
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    Hi, I use chain saw oil in a Scotoiler, it's designed not to fling off the chain but it does collect muck around the front sprocket.
     
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    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

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    Yeah those wood chips can be a nuisance :D
     
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    Best option ....Shaft drive :p
     
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    plus one for scottoiler id set correctly minimal flingoff on wheel and chain life great,ive used since they came out on all my bikes (r1/zrx/gpz/gpx/gs/etc)never bought a new chain yet no brainer inmho.
     
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    steve lovatt Something else

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    Don't encourage littleade! ;)
     
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    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Another vote for Scotoiler, although at about £100 they are starting to get a bit pricey.

    I used a different make of chain oiler on the Tiger - Loobman it's called - not as good as a Scotoiler but a fraction of the price, uses ordinary oil and works well.

    Maybe a group purchase ?


    http://www.loobman.co.uk/buy.asp
     
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    yes they are dear if new but so is a decent chain kit,always eBay and gum tree I've got spare i removed from r1 i traded for the triple wasn't giving it to dealer (and new iridium ngks) too right.
     
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