Me use this --- it goes on liquid and then sets, the first few miles still fling off but only very small blobs that I see under the side panel that dont add up to much. But there are those who say that this type just lets grit and dirt stick to it, I like it cause it looks nice
Joking aside, until you put your chain through shitty conditions during the winter months when there's salt on the roads then it doesn't really count what you put on your chain because it's simply not a true guide.No offence matey, i'm just being realistic.
Old engine oil saved from either a car or bike oil change with an old paint brush for application, after every ride I give it another coat. Only problem is it's very thin and just falls off the chain if you ride in heavy rain, but for dry weather riding it's perfect, and costs nowt!
Quote from: HarryHornby on 07 May 2016, 09:45:27 amOld engine oil saved from either a car or bike oil change with an old paint brush for application, after every ride I give it another coat. Only problem is it's very thin and just falls off the chain if you ride in heavy rain, but for dry weather riding it's perfect, and costs nowt! See, i don't get that at all.Old oil will have fine metal particles in it, and as you say will be thin because it's lost it's properties.If you're gonna use engine oil, at least use new stuff.
I don't buy the metal in old engine oil theory, if, as its suggested, the oil is full of metal particles it would destroy your engine in seconds, sure its thiner but still far better at lubrication than most chain lubes. I've also used a rag soaked in oil in the past, wrapped the rag around the chain and slowly rotated the wheel, I found that not only covered the chain in oil but also wiped off any dirt and dust that had built up on the links. Bloody messy though lol
Quote from: joebloggs on 07 May 2016, 11:37:12 amI don't buy the metal in old engine oil theory, if, as its suggested, the oil is full of metal particles it would destroy your engine in seconds, sure its thiner but still far better at lubrication than most chain lubes. I've also used a rag soaked in oil in the past, wrapped the rag around the chain and slowly rotated the wheel, I found that not only covered the chain in oil but also wiped off any dirt and dust that had built up on the links. Bloody messy though lolEngine oil has several functions: lube, gather and neutralize combustion tar, acids that build up etc. Used engine oil has degraded lubrication qualities and is full of dirt and acid. That's why it is changed. Good for painting wooden fences, but not good for lubricating anything anymore.New thick engine oil (20w60), or new SAE90 oil is good, but I'd never recommend using used engine oil.
All correct but the fact is the oil that you drained out was protecting your engine just fine right up until you drained it. It would not be as good as fresh new oil but it was working well enough up until you drained it that the engine wasn't suffering any major wear. Right? So will it protect a drive chain for a few days? Yes of course it will. Would new gear oil be better? Yes. But does used engine oil work fine? Yes
Quote from: His Dudeness on 07 May 2016, 12:14:02 pmAll correct but the fact is the oil that you drained out was protecting your engine just fine right up until you drained it. It would not be as good as fresh new oil but it was working well enough up until you drained it that the engine wasn't suffering any major wear. Right? So will it protect a drive chain for a few days? Yes of course it will. Would new gear oil be better? Yes. But does used engine oil work fine? YesAll correct and I agree. Some people run it through a cofee filter to make it a bit cleaner and re-use it. It does come free, while a litre of new engine oil costs around 5 euros in my city.However, I have tried using used motor oil and it is a lot messier than using new oil. So you have:- more dirt- less viscosity so it slips off chain more quickly- worse lubrication- worse corrosion inhibition and perhaps some acid as well (though if changed regularly and of decent quality oil should still be base by the time it is drained)+ 5 euro per litre saving+ more eco if you would otherwise throw old oil away