Primary chain

[chuck 56 pan]

I searched the knowledge base and found some discussion about the lube that comes on the new Diamond chain and weather or not it should be left on. I did not come away with a clear answer, or perhaps this will be a subject that has so many different opinions that wont end up with a clear answer. I would like to hear some more opinions on this. Do you install the chain right out of the box or clean it and lube with your own stuff?

Chuck

[JR JOHNSON]

I've done it both ways,let it stay on,wash it off in the solvent tank,not soaking it in solvent,just out side of it,than soak it in chainsaw bar oil,than i got tired of it 30 years ago,put a belt drive on her. just my opinion.............with respect.........JR ........also it seem to last longer soaking in bar oil,but i pulled the chain,and soaked it when I'd maintenance before a long ride,but the belt was the best deal,but had to play with gear ratio............JR

[james]

Took the new chain, did not clean it, put it in a pan, pumped grease all over it,
stuck it in the oven until the grease liquified, swished the chain around in it then let it sit and absorb the grease for a while then hung it up to cool and drip.
Like repacking a chain.
I too have a belt drive now.
Jim

[Cotten]

Chuck!

Do Diamond chains still come with a dark and super-heavy grease upon them?

I was forced to render the grease off of all chains with a hot-air gun for more than one reason;
The first is that its messy and hard to clean off of tires and such, annoying customers enormously.
Second was that chains were not lasting a fraction of the miles they should.
Third was with primary chains upon '65s, where such a grease would be undesireable to be sucked back into the motor.

I subscribe to the light lube theory, as it will hold a lot less dirt, and is far easier to cleanse.

....Cotten

[JR JOHNSON]

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[58flh]

I have run a Chain on all my bikes & what I do is clean off new chain by wiping it!,just until its off the surface!--Then I dunk it in some old 20-50 for 20min. & hang-dripdry,Then wipe it & install,-(done)--Always grease your compensator since your in there!--Set your up & down on the Tightest part of chain,5/8 I have been doing with a fresh chain!-(it should be 3/4). Now my oiler takes care of the rest!---Be sure to make-sure your oiler isnt clogged!--Then at my ADJ.-Everything routine at 500 miles I dip a brush in STP oil treatment & put it on the chain HEAVILY!--Take her for a ride to warm-up the chains & your done!.,,Ofcoarse you can use PJ-1 in a can I tried it seemed good for the rear chain. I do this once a week when I hit my 4-500 mile mark on the OD.Swingarms are SOOO much MORE FORGIVING!,In that you dont have to check each fastener that got vibed-LOOSE from a RIGID-FRAMED bike!--Besides All those who ride Rigids know when its time for thier bikes ADJ. For me its 400,not Rappin the hell out of it!,500 it Always needs ADJ. So I hope this helps in your CHAIN!--I have never seen a BIKE on the roadside with a Primary-Chain laying there!--BUT BELTS I seen PLENTY!-Partly because they give no indications for servicing!-They just POP!---Belts are Quieter & you get-rid of 12lbs. of rotating mass!--(to me that mass is crucial to TOURQUE!)--Also you are LIMITED to final drive ratios!-(i think theres like 5-7 diff. ratios. With a chain its LIMIT is EXACTLY what you want! & thats ALOT of RATIOS!---just my 2-respectfully----RICHIE

[JR JOHNSON]

RICHIE,

I have run a Chain on all my bikes & what I do is clean off new chain by wiping it!,just until its off the surface!--Then I dunk it in some old 20-50 for 20min. & hang-dripdry,Then wipe it & install,-(done)--Always grease your compensator since your in there!--Set your up & down on the Tightest part of chain,5/8 I have been doing with a fresh chain!-(it should be 3/4). Now my oiler takes care of the rest!---Be sure to make-sure your oiler isnt clogged!--Then at my ADJ.-Everything routine at 500 miles I dip a brush in STP oil treatment & put it on the chain HEAVILY!--Take her for a ride to warm-up the chains & your done!.,,Ofcoarse you can use PJ-1 in a can I tried it seemed good for the rear chain. I do this once a week when I hit my 4-500 mile mark on the OD.Swingarms are SOOO much MORE FORGIVING!,In that you dont have to check each fastener that got vibed-LOOSE from a RIGID-FRAMED bike!--Besides All those who ride Rigids know when its time for thier bikes ADJ. For me its 400,not Rappin the hell out of it!,500 it Always needs ADJ. So I hope this helps in your CHAIN!--I have never seen a BIKE on the roadside with a Primary-Chain laying there!--BUT BELTS I seen PLENTY!-Partly because they give no indications for servicing!-They just POP!---Belts are Quieter & you get-rid of 12lbs. of rotating mass!--(to me that mass is crucial to TOURQUE!)--Also you are LIMITED to final drive ratios!-(i think theres like 5-7 diff. ratios. With a chain its LIMIT is EXACTLY what you want! & thats ALOT of RATIOS!---just my 2-respectfully----RICHIE

RICHIE,I've sat on the side of the road with a snapped chain,and a buldge primary.so trust me,it happens..............with respect...JR..ALSO SNAP BELTS TO,EASY TO FIX,AND CARRIE WITH YOU,AND OUT LASTED THE LIFE OF THE CHAINS............JR

[58flh]

JR!---The olny busted chains were at the track!/& if busted on the street YOU had to be worn to the limit where you cant pull the tranny back anymore!,-So I can see a chain breaking When it gets to that point,& it must of went a good while before it boke loose!,Maybe even the oiler has become clogged?--I honestly have never seen a chain busted on a run!--Yes I agree with you that a BELT once set its a DONE-DEAL!--with chains you will be ADJ. ALOT!--Respectfuly--RICHIE