[sarnali2]

All I do is spray the chain with penetrating oil, wipe it clean then squirt some 75/90 Synthetic gear oil on it, let it drip for awhile then wipe off the excess. It's a little messy but it's cheap and effective, and the recommended method from Regina, DID RK etc. I've used Pro Honda clear lube in the past but plain ol' gear oil works the best.

Modern chains are basically maintenance free, just keep them clean and a oil them once in awhile to keep surface rust off them and you're good to go

 

[sarnali2]

bbtowns is correct. People should do their own basic maintenance on their bikes. It is getting so bad that everyone wants to be like Buz; all play and no work! I am swapping out the sprockets, chain and rear tire on the Bandit as we speak. Now if it will just quit f&cking snowing!

Watch out for that little aluminum speedo drive that's bolted to the countershaft sprocket, they break reeeeal easy......

Fortunately they're available and fairly cheap....

 

[sarnali2]

I have it off and in a safe place! I just need to rivet the chain and snug some things up and away I go. Snow tires would help alot at this point though. :-D

Brother Cuddy should have some old Barum Knobbies laying around the shop still wrapped up in wax paper, you may have to steam them or soak them in hot water to get them soft enough to stretch over the 6inch rim.....

 

[sarnali2]

Who needs a speedometer on a bike as slow as a Bandit1200? It's air cooled fer heck's sake! Only 110hp or so. A real slug.

Longride's main problem is getting run over from behind by old ladies in golf carts. Or missing protection payments to his alderman.

Strictly speaking you don't need a speedo, the Bandito's so fast the Fuzz ain't gonna' catch you anyway.....it just looks better when you post your "out run the pigs" video on YouTube if your speedo is acurate.

 

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Don't forget that full bragging rights on YouTube require that the video show your face and house with address plainly in view and car parked in front with license plate visible.

Indeed.....all key points to remember!

 

[sarnali2]

WTF, we haven't had an oil thread for awhile......

I use the 15/50w Mobil one Full Synthetic in the Snarley Davidson and Shell Rotella 15w40 Diesel oil in the Suzook. Being Diesel oil it doesn't have to meet the Energy Conserving criteria and is formulated for very high mile turbo diesel engines.

I figure if it's good enough for A'murica's Truckers it's good enough for my lil' ol' two-h-weeler by gar ....(sniff)..

 

[sarnali2]

Anybody know the correct viscosity/composition for the belts on Buells? I think I've been neglecting that along with the valve adjustments....

~Rob

Better get on it!!!! them valves aren't going to adjust themselves y'know