Oil that Chain

[jamman18]

I have a cb750f supersport and was wondering what the easiest way to oil the chain would be.

[sgtslag]

Check this out:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-chain-lube/dupont-teflon-chain-saver/

This is the stuff I use.  It is pretty clean compared to other lubes (stay away from J-B Chain Lube!!!).  It is supposed to keep the chain fairly clean, over time, by displacing crud.  It is safe for O-ring chains, and it is available nearly everywhere.

I do this after a ride, so the chain is warm, as per the instructions.  I put my bike on the center stand, start it, and put it in 1st gear.  While the wheel, and chain, are spinning, I apply the lube at the rear.  Put a cloth/newspaper down, to catch over-spray.  Cheers!

[TOOLS1]

I just roll my wheel by hand. I would be afraid that the bike might come off the stand, or even worse. It could catch on your clothing, and pull you in.
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[Cavapal]

I just use gear-box oil SAE-90, every 500 km or when you feel that chain need it, keep the right chain tension and she will last forever...

[jamman18]

Thanks!  Since that is what the manual calls for, I'll use that; and I'll choose to not run the engine cause knowing me, I'll put a cycle-sized hole in the shed if I run the motor!

[Re-run]

Lots of ways to do it but motor oil works well. I know people who have gotten 20,000 miles off a standard roller chain using a scottoiler.
Cleaning the chain is still a good idea though, at least the outside.

[jamman18]

Thanks,  also, does the chain get tightened while the bike is on the stand or the ground? I would think the ground so that the bike is more level......

[jamman18]

Oops!  Scratch that last question....just found my answer in the manual....do it on the stand, whell in the air.

[sgtslag]

Automatic chain oiling systems offer the best life out of a chain, but how are they for messiness?  They are dripping motor oil on your chain, while you drive.  I suspect they create a lot of grime on the rear end, but that is just an educated guess.  With a chrome spoked rear tire, I am hesitant to invest in one of these systems.  By the way, I got 10,000 miles out of my O-ring chain just spraying lube on it.  I wish I knew whether it was the original chain, though:  bike had 9,600 miles on it when I bought it, and I replaced that chain at 20,000 on the odometer.  I guess I will find out how good my spray lube is over the next several years...  Cheers!

[Re-run]

You can control the rate of oiling so the mess is not really any more than what flings off the chain anyways with regular lubes.