Wed, 13 May 1998 12:01:39 +0300 - Message No. 2990
From: Ari Peltola

Subject: Re: Front sprocket problem




>>> Pete  13/05/98 >>>

Chris.right my point is it says in the manual to lubricate the chain every
1,000km (600ml)  using SAE 80 or 90 gear oil, which I have certainly been
doing, so how come the chain was so dry, it didn't look dry but obviously
because of the noise it WAS !!! I haven't used it much in the rain and most
of my journeys so far have been fairly local trips of around 50 miles (
fair-weather plastic crotch !!! )
what oil and how often do you guys lubricate your chain ???

Uhh, huh...1 tkm lubrication interval sounds like recommendation from a
chain&sprocket dealer securing his business...

Lots of O-chain spray every 300 kms (with every refilling),  in the rain even
more often and always spray on warm chain after the ride, says

Ari
Finland





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