Non O Ring Chain.

[Motocrossguy17]

hi guys i have a question regarding my renthal non O ring chain. it was brand new in a sealed bag with the heavy duty lube from the factory. i was wondering if its best to remove it,oil it then fit it or just fit it and ride it with the lube that came with it? never bought a new chain in my life so never had this before lol

 

[Hillbilly_Proud]

Proly not the best lube on it... I remove it then oil myself

 

[Hillbilly_Proud]

I know everyone has there own opinion but I use PB Blaster to clean it when needed and Bel Ray lube... Bel-Ray Waterproof Chain Lube | ATV | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

 

[Motocrossguy17]

thanks guys im going to remove it and oil chain with my oil i use on all on my chains just wasn't sure if it would mess up my rollers as its sticky..

 

[Hillbilly_Proud]

No problem, hope ya have fun testin out the new chain I:I

 

[Motocrossguy17]

No problem, hope ya have fun testin out the new chain I:I

haha yeah man just glad i am able to get out now

 

[Awk08]

the western powersports chain i just got with a JL sprocket set was saturated with what appeared to be a nice thick, waxy like chain lube, i assumed it to be better than the "whatever" oil i normally use.

 

[Blaaster]

hi guys i have a question regarding my renthal non O ring chain. it was brand new in a sealed bag with the heavy duty lube from the factory. i was wondering if its best to remove it,oil it then fit it or just fit it and ride it with the lube that came with it? never bought a new chain in my life so never had this before lol

I presume you have replaced the sprockets as well, if not, you brand new chain will soon be worn out!

You should never mix old sprockets and chains with new or second hand ones.

They marry for life, and do not take kindly to another partnership.

A new sprocket will quickly wear/stretch or break an old chain.

A new chain on an old sprocket can be completly stuffed in a few miles.

Rule of thumb, always replace the whole set, chain, front and back sprockets.

Chain lube should be sticky, thats the way they make so that it will stay on the chain, chain lube is useless if it is not on the chain.

 

[Hillbilly_Proud]

I personally dont like that waxy thick type, seems to pick up and hold more dirt and sand...

Blaaster, good point!

 

[Blaaster]

The main idea of chain lube is to stop dirt and sand getting into the rollers, a thick sticky lubricant will tend to keep the dirt on its surface tension, well away from the links and moving parts.

A thin oil will allow the dirt and sand in closer to the moving parts and will tend to be ground up into little particles, and enter the moving parts of the chain, resulting in wear.

By the way chains do not stretch, they get longer by wear caused by abrasive particles.

A misunderstood thing about chains is that they run comparativly dry where the chain makes contact with the sprocket, just wipe yout finger on the mating surface of a sprocket after only a short ride and see just how much oil is not there.

A thick sticky oil is far better than a thin one, I occasionally clean my non O ring chains and boil them in chassis grease, to get some lube inbetween the rollers and pins.

 

[Hillbilly_Proud]

Great info man!!!

 

[Blaaster]

I occasionally clean my non O ring chains and boil them in chassis grease, to get some lube inbetween the rollers and pins.

I should have added you need to leave the chain in the grease until everything is cold so contraction can suck some grease into the rollers and pins.

 

[Motocrossguy17]

I presume you have replaced the sprockets as well, if not, you brand new chain will soon be worn out!

You should never mix old sprockets and chains with new or second hand ones.

They marry for life, and do not take kindly to another partnership.

A new sprocket will quickly wear/stretch or break an old chain.

A new chain on an old sprocket can be completly stuffed in a few miles.

Rule of thumb, always replace the whole set, chain, front and back sprockets.

Chain lube should be sticky, thats the way they make so that it will stay on the chain, chain lube is useless if it is not on the chain.

yeah man renthal sprockets to match just going to leave the lube on just wasn't sure as never had it before lol

 

[Blaaster]

yeah man renthal sprockets to match just going to leave the lube on just wasn't sure as never had it before lol

Good move, why would a manufacturer put an inferior oil on their product, they have a reputation to uphold.