The Scottoiler vSystem “California Spec” chain oiler is a CARB (California Air Resources Board) approved version of the popular Scottoiler...
The manufacturer claims that this is an “Extremely high pressure resistant lubricating film. Highly adhesive. Resists fly-off. Water resistant. Thermally...
The manufacturer claims that it’s “Clear. Won’t fly off. Best for O-rings. New clear formula with synthetic sperm oil (!).” It’s supposed to be “Specifically formulated not to fly off O-ring chains. Contains Molybdenum Disulfide. Quickly covers the chain links, then thickens. Keeps O-rings moist.” Manufacturer recommends spraying on “upper...
TS-801 is not a motorcycle chain lube; it’s an industrial product, manufactured by T.S. Moly Lubricants in the U.S.A. T.S....
August 10, 2011 – Scottoiler has announced the new Scottoiler vSystem California Spec kit in the U.S.A. [UPDATE (October 19, 2011)...
Quick Look Strange stuff, this. It’s a grease-like paste in a tube. There were no printed instructions on this one, so we can only assume that it’s designed to spread on the chain using a brush or rag. Elf Moto Chain Paste really needs to be applied on the inside...
The Cameleon oiler is relatively easy to install and it has some advantages over other automatic chain lube systems. All...
The topic of motorcycle chain lubrication has been discussed ad nauseum in motorcycle magazines, forums and over many pints at the local...
The Cameleon oiler is relatively easy to install and it has some advantages over other automatic chain lube systems. The Cameleon system is simple, it has very few moving parts and the oil is stored in the hose, which can be easily concealed. We’ve avoided the topic of motorcycle chain...
A well designed, well tested and well proven product, Scottoiler systems have been extending the life of motorcycle chains for...
Repsol Chain Lube is of the “waxy” type, a thick liquid that turns into a sort of wax or hard...
Motorcycle Stuff Chain Lube is the lowest cost per unit chain lube in this comparison, at $0.018 per gram. However, this is only $0.001 less than our favorite in this batch, Klotz KLR. Also, the Motorcycle Stuff Chain Lube has a relatively weak spray. Beyond that, the spray exits more like...
Klotz KLR is our favorite motorcycle chain lube in this 2008 comparison. It has a nicely focused and powerful spray,...
Maxima Chain Guard is a “foamy” type motorcycle chain lube spray. If you like foamy chain lubes, this is one...
Tips for Adjusting a Motorcycle Chain This article got way out of hand. It started out as a “Quick Look” about adjusting the chain on the Suzuki GW250. By coincidence, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS also needed a chain adjustment at the same time. So this evolved into a combo...
20,000 Mile Warranty for RK GXW Series Chains October, 2011 (The Editor) – We receive many press releases about new products,...
Klotz makes a couple of different motorcycle chain lubes; ExtraTac is not our favorite. It sprays out as a rapidly...
Is this finally a replacement for the late, lamented and beloved DuPont Teflon Chain Lube (review)? Remember? That was the “Multi-Use Dry, Wax” stuff that everyone loved. It was the perfect motorcycle chain lube. Or was it? Here we are, 10 years later and time and technology marches on. Rumor has...
Quick Look Gel Lube is a new product. It’s actually not a dedicated motorcycle chain lube, but rather an “all-around...
Everything we said about Maxima Waterproof Grease (review) is ditto here. The only reason we decided to try a couple of types...
Very interesting product that is claimed safe for O-ring chains. Sprays out as a liquid, then dries to a waxy touch. Repels water and dirt. Claimed to last 3-5 times longer in friction testing than competitors. NOTE: This product is no longer made in this form. See our updated DuPont Teflon...
The Tirox Chain Cleaner and brush is an interesting combination of kerosene based chain cleaner and patented brush makes the...
The last two comprehensive motorcycle chain lube reviews were published on webBikeWorld in the 2010 Chain Lube Comparison and the 2008 Chain Lube...
Quick Look Kleen Chain Synthetic Chain Lube was recommended by several webBikeWorld readers, so we finally acquired a bottle to try. This is the most expensive chain lube in this group at $3.73 per ounce. We anticipated that the container would hold a liquid, so we were surprised to discover...
Reviewing the easy-to-find, off-the-shelf chain lube products would be too simple, right? And it’s not really unexpected to find that...
The only reason we decided to try a couple of types of grease is to compare them to the Elf Moto...
Quick Look Made in South Africa and endorsed by motorcycle racer Wayne Gardner, Go High Performance Chain Wax is described by the manufacturer as “a unique emulsion chain lubricant ideally suited to all motorcycle uses. It lubricates better, stays on the chain longer than other dry lubes, and keeps the...
Here’s another motorcycle chain lube, this one was suggested by a webBikeWorld visitor (Thanks!). Alisyn is named for the first...
Summary The formula for the DuPont Multi-Use Dry, Wax Lubricant chain lube, which was a favorite for many years, has...
Summary webBikeWorld visitors have responded to our recent articles on motorcycle chain maintenance (Motorcycle Chain and Sprocket Replacement and Motorcycle Chain Lube). Here are a few tips on products for cleaning motorcycle chains, with some useful comments below. One of our interesting discoveries was the relative paucity of motorcycle chain cleaning products....
The manufacturer claims that it “Cleans as it works. Clings to surfaces. O-ring safe. Increases resistance to wear and pressure....
Quick Look The second Kal-Gard chain lube reviewed in this series, Clear Chain Kote is similar to the Moly Chain...
Motorcycle Chain Lubes and Products for 2012:Retail and Specialty Chain Lubes Here are yet more motorcycle chain lubes, this time suggested by webBikeWorld readers. Bottom line? No new winner in this batch. Soon after our recent report on the change of formulation for the DuPont Teflon chain lube (report), the emails...
The eSystem is a true Scottoiler product in every regard. Design simplicity, quality components and robustness are givens and it...
The formula for the DuPont Multi-Use Dry, Wax Lubricant chain lube, which was a favorite for many years, has been...
This Quick Look is actually a revisit of sorts with a proven and valued accessory — the originalScottoiler vSystem (review), including the Scottoiler VSystem “California Spec” (review) version. The BMW Motorrad Chain Lubrication System is an authorized version, specifically designed for the newer BMW motorcycles and available through BMW Motorrad dealers worldwide. The...
The Cameleon PLUS motorcycle chain oiler is the newest version of this low-profile system. “PLUS” in this case means “Smart”,...
A discovery by a webBikeWorld visitor means the perfect motorcycle chain cleaner has finally arrived. Made from an organic compound,...
Royal Purple Max-Chain Synthetic Chain Lube Type: Spray Cost: High (More Info) Efficiency: Medium Sprayer: Good Fling-off: Low Sticky Factor: Low Availability: Poor Manufacturer: Royal Purple More Details: 2010 Chain Lube Comparison See Also: 2008 Chain Lube Comparison Royal Purple has been around for a long time. But the brand...
The “Improved Formula” Liquid Wrench chain lube is a pretty close approximation of the original and sorely missed DuPont Teflon Multi-Use...