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[tunnie]

I use this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/silkolene-semi-synthetic-chain-and-sprocket-lubricant_W0QQitemZ270169976913QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item270169976913&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Keep thinking of getting a Scottoiler though

I am hoping the place in town is open tomorrow fancy having a tinker with the bike tomorrow, after its had a wash and a bit of a run though  8-)

[PaulW]

I was advised against a Scottoiler by a few mechanics, as they say they are pants, but lots of other folk recommend... I duno...

I use the Silkolene Chain Gel, works ok for me, but I guess for folk whose chains are on show, it can make things look messy...

[tunnie]

I was advised against a Scottoiler by a few mechanics, as they say they are pants, but lots of other folk recommend... I duno...

I use the Silkolene Chain Gel, works ok for me, but I guess for folk whose chains are on show, it can make things look messy...

Chains are there for a job, and an important one at that. I think i would rather have a mess looking functional one, that a shinny one on the verge of breaking!

[Darth Loo-knee]

I use this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/silkolene-semi-synthetic-chain-and-sprocket-lubricant_W0QQitemZ270169976913QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item270169976913&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Keep thinking of getting a Scottoiler though

I am hoping the place in town is open tomorrow fancy having a tinker with the bike tomorrow, after its had a wash and a bit of a run though  8-)

If you get some Paddock Stands it makes it easy to do your chain, wheels off loads of stuff can pick them up cheap too. Plus over the winter when you perhaps dont use your bike they also save your tyres

[tunnie]

I use this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/silkolene-semi-synthetic-chain-and-sprocket-lubricant_W0QQitemZ270169976913QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item270169976913&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Keep thinking of getting a Scottoiler though

I am hoping the place in town is open tomorrow fancy having a tinker with the bike tomorrow, after its had a wash and a bit of a run though  8-)

If you get some Paddock Stands it makes it easy to do your chain, wheels off loads of stuff can pick them up cheap too. Plus over the winter when you perhaps dont use your bike they also save your tyres

Jaime has one, but he mentioned its a two person job to lift it on?

Must admit, can't see me lifting my MT on one, i have enough trouble pedaling it around the garage!  

[TheBoy]

I use this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/silkolene-semi-synthetic-chain-and-sprocket-lubricant_W0QQitemZ270169976913QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item270169976913&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Keep thinking of getting a Scottoiler though

I am hoping the place in town is open tomorrow fancy having a tinker with the bike tomorrow, after its had a wash and a bit of a run though  8-)

If you get some Paddock Stands it makes it easy to do your chain, wheels off loads of stuff can pick them up cheap too. Plus over the winter when you perhaps dont use your bike they also save your tyres

Jaime has one, but he mentioned its a two person job to lift it on?

Must admit, can't see me lifting my MT on one, i have enough trouble pedaling it around the garage!  

ZX-10 is quite a bit heavier

[Darth Loo-knee]

They are easy to use Tunnie honestly, you can get a front and rear for about £40 and they lift on easy.
Chains are very important, make sure it is tight enough..... I had one years ago when I was learning jump off as I hadn't kept my eye on it and it was rather worrying

[tunnie]

i might have to look into one, should really give the bike a service at some point, but its going to get GM oil, coolant, brake fluid and spark plug  

[miggcddave]

They are easy to use Tunnie honestly, you can get a front and rear for about £40 and they lift on easy.
Chains are very important, make sure it is tight enough..... I had one years ago when I was learning jump off as I hadn't kept my eye on it and it was rather worrying

just put it on the centre stand and oil the chain that way  

[TheBoy]

i might have to look into one, should really give the bike a service at some point, but its going to get GM oil, coolant, brake fluid and spark plug  

I wouldn't use it until you have that chain lubed

[PaulW]

i might have to look into one, should really give the bike a service at some point, but its going to get GM oil, coolant, brake fluid and spark plug  

I wouldn't use it until you have that chain lubed

Agreed

I need to do mine again tomorrow, aswell as check the tension after todays run!

I wouldn't put the GM oil in the bike though, get some proper 4T oil...  but the coolant should be ok

[Darth Loo-knee]

They are easy to use Tunnie honestly, you can get a front and rear for about £40 and they lift on easy.
Chains are very important, make sure it is tight enough..... I had one years ago when I was learning jump off as I hadn't kept my eye on it and it was rather worrying

just put it on the centre stand and oil the chain that way  

I ain't got a centre stand

[tunnie]

i might have to look into one, should really give the bike a service at some point, but its going to get GM oil, coolant, brake fluid and spark plug  

I wouldn't use it until you have that chain lubed

Taking the car to get the lube, could not carry it back on the bike anyway  

[miggcddave]

They are easy to use Tunnie honestly, you can get a front and rear for about £40 and they lift on easy.
Chains are very important, make sure it is tight enough..... I had one years ago when I was learning jump off as I hadn't kept my eye on it and it was rather worrying

just put it on the centre stand and oil the chain that way  

I ain't got a centre stand

well what about a millk crate ? but you will have to lift it up

[Darth Loo-knee]

i might have to look into one, should really give the bike a service at some point, but its going to get GM oil, coolant, brake fluid and spark plug  

I wouldn't use it until you have that chain lubed

Agreed

I need to do mine again tomorrow, aswell as check the tension after todays run!

I wouldn't put the GM oil in the bike though, get some proper 4T oil...  but the coolant should be ok

Vauxhall Oil is fine, I use it in my Bike and it is no problem, doesn't make the clutch slip like people seem to think it will. I asked Mark and there isn't whatever it is that makes clutches slip   cant remember what it was now