Well oiled chain, what a difference!!!!

[james65]

motorbike

Motorbike,
Nice looking ride! Did you add skirts to thefenders or did you purchase them.
Where did the great tank come from? Good placemnt of tool bags.
I keep my chain well oiled (motor oil) and just live with cleaning it. Had a chain poping problem, turned out to be, when I installed a link it was tight.
tried to work it in but had to take a tool to it.
How is the mech speedo working and what brand?

 

[Motorbike Wanabe]

Hi James! The tank came from the bay as well as the speedometer. It's working fine so far with about 500 miles on it. I took it apart and put some light oil on the gears. At first, it was pretty shaky but after a while, it evened right out. When the rpm got into the higher revs, it would shake around some but everything that I do to make this bike ride smoother helps in more ways than one.

I liked the saddle bags that I had on there but, they were a little small and started to come apart at the stitching because of the heavy battery that the one had in it. I found the cycle section of Wally mart and they had a larger, black bag. I've got two of them on the bike now and it is a lot nicer, I think. I'm still looking for a nice seat to match the saddle bags.

Professor, the last time I used Kerosene as a lubricant, it was for the clipping shears that we used to give our cows a shave! THAT's been a while!

 

[happycheapskate]

The chain "pops" if you have the cheap grubee factory chain (wide BMX type chain with too-small rollers that slide on the pins).

Lots of folks are using a farm-implement chain from Tractor Supply co ($15 for 10 feet!) .

I am going to get that chain this weekend.

I have the Grubee factory chain and it made that 'popping" and skipped the cog a few times. I soaked it in oil and put a little motor grease on it. After about 100mi it quit doing it (when you walk the bike backwards it still does a little).

 

[happycheapskate]

Motorbike W. I have the famous black handlebar bag from Walmart. If you put a battery in there, please follow my advice! Don't use the velcro loops (they sheer off!) Put a piece of a picket, rebar, or broom handle inside the bag and use metal hose clamps to secure the bag. Also, use straps around the bag (Wmart has them in camping section, look like bookbag straps with plastic buckles.) or the zipper will eventually give out.

 

[Motorbike Wanabe]

Happy,

I put a peice of metal on the inside and bolted through it on to the bike. They shouldn't go anywhere, unless a nut falls off!

I just got my 11-gauge rear wheel and Manic Mechanic hub and sprocket on there also. I purchased a chain from Wal-mart (since it's a grubee, I've got the smaller chain) and keep it lubed with White Lightning. It's cleaner than oil and doesn't stain my purdy whitewalls as badly.

 

[sajoe]

I use a synthetic bearing grease on my chain and haven't had any problem with the chain in about a year. I remember in the motocross days I used Lubriplate Chain and Cable Fluid. It is a spray lube but I haven't been able to find it lately. There are two MB investments I think I have made. The first was the Tractor Supply # 41 chain and the other is the SBP expansion chamber.

 

[happycheapskate]

http://www.lubriplate.com/

Direct store: http://www.lubriplate.com/webstore/default.aspx

They have the spray lube chain and cable grease, and also tubes of "AERO" grease for garage door opener chains. This looks like it would be good for MB's unless you drive in a sandy area.
lubriplate chain grease etc direct from mfgr.

 

[wileydavis@gmail.com]

I use DuPont Multi-Use Teflon Spray Lube on my chains. Best chain-lube I've ever used. Not as gunky as a motorcycle chain lube (I use it on non MBs as well) and collects less dirt than oil.

 

[GTodd]

green grease

Green grease is a very good grease and that is what it's called Green Grease. IM all most done with my second build. The chain is on my Z2-80 and im using a rear hub adapter and sprocket from M.M.. I hand cranked the drive and have chain popping on motor sprocket the same thing on my first duild. I think I had to file the tips of the motor sprocket befor. Someone told me that some gunk chains being sent with motor kits? I have two chopper builds to do and I hope I dont have the same problems with this kit that I wont use agen. Im duilding a occ sting ray and spoiler. Didnt see a kit for the spoiler so I gess ill use the same kit as the occ sting ray. Any one know fo a kit for schwinn spoiler??? Thanks GT

 

[motorbikemike45]

Beautiful bike. I use a wax based aerosol chain lube from my local bike shop on my chain. It is waterproof and stays on pretty well. Like most all lubes, dirt will stick to it, so it is important to remove the chain and clean it periodically. I soak mine in mineral spirits, wipe it down good, hang it up to dry out for several hours, and lube it good off the bike where you can get all around it before putting it back on.