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[ST] The misery of chain lubrication
- Subject: [ST] The misery of chain lubrication
- From: TrmpetDave@xxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 20:04:43 EST
In a message dated 1/13/04 10:13:55 PM, owner-st-digest@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
<< Exactly true, diff'rent strokes and all. But seriously, if the bike is to
be a serious sport-tourer, we've got to do away with chain maintenance
every 300-500 miles. That's the one big complaint I have with the ST
(sans suspenders of course!) so that ain't bad.
>>
What's so hard about putting the bike up on its convenient center stand, in
the motel parking lot or campsite, strapping on a head-mounted flashlight, and
squirting a little chain lube, from the travel-size spray can in the
pannier? I have been back and forth to Canada 3 times, and to Daytona once, from San
Diego doing that. And, if that's too much for you, get a Scott Oiler. A chain
is the most efficient way to get power to the rear wheel. When Miguel starts
using a shaft, maybe I will. Furthermore, a shaft is not without its
problems-expensive spline replacements etc.-ask any long-time BMW owner. Dave Collins
3 times, and to Daytona once, from San Diego doing that. And, if that's too
much for you, get a Scott Oiler. A chain is the most efficient way to get
power to the rear wheel. When Miguel starts using a shaft, maybe I will.
Furthermore, a shaft is not without its problems-expensive spline replacements etc.-ask
any long-time BMW owner. Dave Collins
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