OT: solid lube for F800r chain

[popsky]

I know I know!!!
Lets get the laughing out of the way first, but some Beemers do have this old fashioned chain malarkey.


Has anybody got experience of this,


http://www.carbonforbikes.com/index.php ... 62daa6c69f

Would be interested in the collective thoughts, I read some of there bumph and also a couple of peoples experience on the F800 forum, it looks to be a good compromise between a "Scottoiler" and traditional lube.

[eyore]

Any bikes I have see with that kind of lube all seem to have dry looking rusty chains which appear fit for the dump. Just cant see how they can possibly work.

[Bikerhoss]

I really like the idea, Lot less complicated than an oiler, however...... in our climate unless you're only a dry day rider, surely the graphite will just wash away?

[Boxered]

I think Horex were going to use it on their new model, but have quietly dropped the idea after testing.
Nowt wrong with a scottoiler.

Steve

[popsky]

In answer to both your comments so far, the F800r does have a tendency to get chain surface rust, I've seen many very bad examples, this is some of there blurb.

"20 How can a solid lubricant work in the rain?
In contrast to conventional chain grease which is rinsed off when wet, the chain runs through the reservoir of the solid lubricant during a drive in the rain and builds up a lubricating emulsion. This emulsion dries completely after the rainy drive and leaves behind the almost invisible gray lubricating film on chain wheels and chain rollers that can be seen in dry weather.

After driving less than 10 kilometers, the thin lubricating film is completely renewed on the chain wheels."

I use dry lube on Karens bike which works very well IF applied every 200-300 miles and after rain, I'm meticulous in its condition as some on here will have seen, no rust just a well looked after chain.
I thought it would be nice not to have to lube it after every stop when on tour etc

[popsky]

I think Horex were going to use it on their new model, but have quietly dropped the idea after testing.
Nowt wrong with a scottoiler.

Steve

We've just not had a brilliant experience with them Steve

[conkerman]

Knackers to all that.

Scottoiler type arrangement or

Clean with a small amount of diesel on paintbrush, dry and apply chain wax.

Repeat as necessary.

[Corvus]

During quiet moments, I often wonder just how much movement there is in a roller chain as it follows its merry path.

There must be movement (ie friction) somewhere, given the efficiency losses quoted.

Just how much rolling goes on in a roller chain?