croftrobin Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 My cousin has a new bike and I told him to get a good chain lube as I see many poorly cared for chains in Thailand. I used to use a spray lube when I was younger in another country Can anyone reconmend a make here in Thailand and/or stick up a picture of it and say where you bought it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew55 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 The spray lubes are available at all bike shops in my experience. Various brands and quality is reflected in price. The products these days stick to the chain better than the old stuff so less throws off onto you and/or the bike. You've given your cousin good advice. Looking after chains is often neglected with many smaller bikes even having them enclosed making maintenance more difficult. The result of taking care of a chain is that sprocket teeth don't wear poorly, and vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Chi Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Try Wurth dry chain lube, if you can find it. I got some off of Face book awhile back but haven't seen it advertised for awhile. With that can just about finished i have now got some Wrap lube 71 Haven't tried it as yet, so cant comment on it. Wrap lube 71 is readily available at many motorcycle accessory shops. Normal price is 390 Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br12stol Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Lube 71 is good stuff they do a kit Chain Cleaner Chain Lube Fast Polish Brake cleaner for 800 bht on lazada http://www.lazada.co.th/lube71-wow-spray-wrap-spray-wink-spray-600-ml-7096813.html Edited August 8, 2016 by br12stol sp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Try Wurth dry chain lube, if you can find it. I got some off of Face book awhile back but haven't seen it advertised for awhile. With that can just about finished i have now got some Wrap lube 71 Haven't tried it as yet, so cant comment on it. Wrap lube 71 is readily available at many motorcycle accessory shops. Normal price is 390 Baht. I got the Wurth cleaner at Dr Big Bike, BKK but it was a while ago. It does 'fling' a bit though.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) In Thailand I use Repsol Moto Chain (290 Baht). When overseas, I pick up Chain Wax which is prohibitively expensive here. But the key thing to get is a brush and some chain cleaner if you want your chain to last. Otherwise you are just spraying chain lube on to a gunk mixture of dirt and old lube. Also beware the fairly constant Thai thinking that more is better. You don't need to use much as most of it will end up on the floor or the back wheel or around the front sprocket.... Edited August 8, 2016 by Briggsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Motel do a good one and is easier to find. Sticks well, about, 600 a can but it lasts well. Like a previous poster said, clean your chain with a brush first. I use a paint brush with half the bristles cut off. I use a degreaser I can get but kerosene works well and may be easier to find. Obviously keep it well adjusted too, I got 16000 k's on my 900 twin and it's like new still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I use chain wax spray that I buy at Honda Bigwing. Costs 200-300 THB (don't remember exactly). Doesn't fling at all, super easy to use and works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croftrobin Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 used motor oil. free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhruGin Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) I use this stuff, 350 baht a can, sticks well and reckon theres a good dozen doses in it. (Made in BKK by Winlube, full name Lube 71 White Spray) Edited August 10, 2016 by KhruGin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Good to see some cheaper alternatives getting good reviews to the 600 baht motul I use. I have 4 "big" bikes to look after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Oh and as for using motor oil it's fine if you don't mid it flinging off every where and washing off in the first wet ride. I've used cheap lubes before and had my chain bone dry and rusting after a long wet ride. Its OK on a wave with enclosed chain but not OK on a big bike on an extended trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recom273 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 On August 10, 2016 at 4:35 PM, Bung said: Good to see some cheaper alternatives getting good reviews to the 600 baht motul I use. I have 4 "big" bikes to look after. The tall can of Motul, a white lube, right ? It lasts forever with just a light application. It consider it very good value. I had one can and never saw it again, I noticed a new motul supplier down this way last week, fingers-X'd because I'm using Motorex lube and just washes off in the lightest of showers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 What do you use ? What is your Fav - here or there ? Not had a bike with a chain for a while, using Veloil but it flings. Lazy MF I am and do not want to have to clean swingarm and wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Chi Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Some discussion here .... http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936537-chain-lube/#comment-11030746 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taninthai Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I use the old engine oil out of our diesal generator ,yeah it flings just one of them little annoyances in life:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Castrol SAE 140 gear oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Back in the day - before O ring chains, used to clean chain, wind into a coffee can, fill with gear out, heat, let cool, hang to drip, reinstall. But am lazy now - want a spray for the convenience but without the fling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) I've even tried Dextron - mainly for the capillary benefits, even though it's washed out from the next rain which, with some insight, one can see the 'D' as more of an immediate effect 'anti-squeak treatment' Edited February 14, 2017 by tifino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 19 minutes ago, canthai55 said: Back in the day - before O ring chains, used to clean chain, wind into a coffee can, fill with gear out, heat, let cool, hang to drip, reinstall. But am lazy now - want a spray for the convenience but without the fling. Even better try with melted paraffin wax/ candle wax. Gear out oil stinks. papa prefer vanilla scented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhruGin Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 7 hours ago, Thai Chi said: Some discussion here .... http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936537-chain-lube/#comment-11030746 Yup bit lazy not to search ....thread merge mods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I read somewhere we should lubricate the chain after riding and not before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Oiling while riding is best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldPlumber Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I bought these, all from lazada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 18 hours ago, papa al said: Oiling while riding is best. Do you do a lot of multi-day touring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I read somewhere we should lubricate the chain after riding and not before.Yes on a hot/warm chain is the best Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 On 2/16/2017 at 1:58 PM, VocalNeal said: Do you do a lot of multi-day touring? Home-made 'auto' oiler on ceeber. ~200baht in parts. Give it a squirt every 50-100km.// & before & after exposure to water// e.g., rain, carwash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 10 minutes ago, Nickymaster said: Yes on a hot/warm chain is the best A hot worn out dry chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 On 2/20/2017 at 0:00 PM, papa al said: Home-made 'auto' oiler on ceeber. ~200baht in parts. Give it a squirt every 50-100km.// & before & after exposure to water// e.g., rain, carwash. OK I was going to give you one but if you've already got one. No worries... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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