Quote from: fazersharp on 30 April 2019, 08:46:18 pm@darrsi is any gear oil ok like this https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/comma-gear-oil-ep80w-90-gl4-mineral-1l/p/0077164?nst=0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm72N88j44QIV8QDTCh2tfgTMEAQYASABEgJBHPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.dsYeah, truth is it still looks like oil and is still runny, so it's no different to look at, but the figures say it's heavier than normal should stick around a little better.Always apply after a ride when the chain's still warm.
@darrsi is any gear oil ok like this https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/comma-gear-oil-ep80w-90-gl4-mineral-1l/p/0077164?nst=0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm72N88j44QIV8QDTCh2tfgTMEAQYASABEgJBHPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Got mine from Racebolt UK on the bay.£21.60 delivered.
Going to add a link to some info about the silent JT front sprocket - maybe it will help others http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=23903.msg297326#msg297326
If you do go the DID chain route buy from a reputable source as there are fakes cropping up and are difficult to tell apart until they break of are worn out in 2000 mile.
This may sound a step too far but - here we go. For chain lube I will be using gear oil but I have seen that some is a charcoal/lead colour and I have a nice gold chain. I have an unopened bottle of Carlube EP90 GL-5 that I might take back and swap but need to make sure I am buying a nice golden oil and not one that looks like it has been in a tractor for 20 years
Quote from: fazersharp on 02 May 2019, 10:50:02 amThis may sound a step too far but - here we go. For chain lube I will be using gear oil but I have seen that some is a charcoal/lead colour and I have a nice gold chain. I have an unopened bottle of Carlube EP90 GL-5 that I might take back and swap but need to make sure I am buying a nice golden oil and not one that looks like it has been in a tractor for 20 years Doubt you'll notice the oil once it's on.You should try some oil on that thumb Sharpie
Oil getting flung off the gears onto the casings is a useful way to transfer heat and get any hardened metal lost from the gears out of harm’s way to the bottom of the sump.