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I think I may found best motorcycle chain oil -Rislone Engine Treatment

George

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Because the CT125 chain does not have rubber O-rings, any oil can be test.
I have used GEAE Oil, and the chain was very dark and dirty when it ran.
Chainsaw Bar Oil is the same as Gear Oil
Engine oil, bought temporarily on the road, is very sticky and difficult to clean, which is not good.
White lithium grease was bought temporarily on the road. It sticks to the chain very much and is difficult to clean off like fat.

After cleaning the chain with diesel, I had a sudden idea yesterday. I found a bottle of Rislone Engine Treatment in the garage and threw it on the chain. When I riding today, I saw that the chain was very clean and easy to wipe. Maybe it was because I took off the heavy luggage and felt that the horsepower increased. Already.

I just don't know if it can be used on O-ring chains.
I suggest you try it too

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dmonkey

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Interesting, it didn't fling a mess inside the chain guard?

Many OEMs used to recommend lubricating motorcycle and dirt bike chains with gear oil. Now they have their own products to push. From the Honda Trail owner's manual:
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https://prohondaoils.com/product-category/chain-lubricants/

I have used gear oil in Scottoilers and the Cobrra Nemo 2 on-demand chain oiler. It's cheap and effective but also quite messy to clean off the chain guard and other areas of the bike (including luggage) where it ends up spattering. If I don't have an automatic oiler on a chain-driven bike, I prefer to pay more and use a less messy, chain specific product. I have a replacement D.I.D. 428VX sealed chain on my Honda Trail, and on the road, I often just wipe the chain down and apply Motul Chain Paste, which I carry specifically because it travels well. When WD-40* is available, I use it to clean the chain first and then rinse it off.

At home I perform a more thorough clean and lube, using whatever motorcycle chain specific products are on hand.

* There's conflicting information and opinions on whether WD-40 or its propellant are harmful to o/v/x-rings, and if it penetrates the seal and disturbs the grease behind it. Motorcycle Magazine and FortNine say it's safe. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Use a specialized chain cleaner that explicitly states it's safe for sealed chains if this concerns you.
 
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George

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I am using auto oiller Scottoilers and China oiller on CT125, Because I didn't want to deal with the chain after a day of riding on the trip, and the rain was also a hassle.
Auto oiller use centrifugal force to shake off oil and dirt, chain guard will be dirty.
If it is not damaged rubber ring Worth a try.

If there is no auto oiller chain wax Motul Chain Paste, is a better choice, less mess
 

Joe28

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I've been a fan of ," chain wax" for, many years!
"O" ring and regular chains.
Warm chain up with a ride,( or use a heat gun), spray it on, wipe excess off and your good for? Miles!
Joe
 

Cpd419

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Chain saver from Walmart is all I’ve used for at least 10 years with great results. 24000 on the vstrom when I sold it and it was still in great condition.
 

FizzBuzz3000

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I use whatever chain lube my old man has in his cabinet at the time, which is currently Justice Brother's heavy duty chain lube, it seems to do the job just fine for the stock chain:

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First I wipe kerosene on the chain to break down the grit and grime on the chain, then use a chain brush to really get the grime off, then a hose down with some water and dry off with a rag.
I liberally apply this chain lube, then wipe off as much of the excess after letting the stuff soak in for a bit. Maybe a 15-minute procedure if I'm lazy. Chain works perfectly fine, no noisiness, binding or wear!
 

George

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I've been a fan of ," chain wax" for, many years!
"O" ring and regular chains.
Warm chain up with a ride,( or use a heat gun), spray it on, wipe excess off and your good for? Miles!
Joe
Totally agree. Chain wax is the best thing for manual chain maintenance.
Forgive me for not making it clear at the beginning, there are some reasons, such as long-distance travel, or some people are too busy and don't like to tinker with the chain. So many people use automatic oilers of different brands.
I think this Rislone Engine Treatment is good in an automatic oiler.
 
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