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Primary chain lubrication

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 5:00 am
by Queenslander
With the current forms of spray lube for secondary chains available; is there any reason you could not use this on the primary chain?
And therefore no oil bath which typically leaks from the chain case halves.
If it works outside on the secondary chain for a fair period, then shouldn't it do a similar job when under cover.

Re: Primary chain lubrication

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:02 am
by Eamonn
The oil in the primary chaincase also lubricates the roller bearings around the clutch, so just spraying the chain would mean the clutch bearings would go dry.

Re: Primary chain lubrication

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:35 am
by dave16mct
The oil also lubricates the sprockets and shock absorber cam and helps to keep the chain cool. With the new improved type of seal from club spares the oil stays on the inside too!
Dave.

Re: Primary chain lubrication

Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 8:35 pm
by Queenslander
Thanks for the heads up.
Jon