[Mo Mentum]

[I searched, but did not find any discussion on this . . . ]
I can't seem to find a good way to carry oil for my chain. Bottles can be sealed, but they make application hard to do. Squirt bottles make application easier, but they always seem to leak. Aerosol cans don't leak (unless you forget to put the cap on), but they are bulky and not cheap (and seem to go all over the place unless you have the small red spray tube - that always gets lost on the road). Maybe there is a bottle that has a good way to apply the oil? Or a squirt bottle that does not leak? Or an aerosol can that is small and not expensive and . . . you can't lose the small spray tube? Any suggestions?

 

[Fox]

Spray can + plastic hose, keep in the topcase along with a spare quart of oil to top up

 

[GreyMotion]

Well, for the first 949 miles I kept a rattle can of Maxima Syn. in my top box. The little red straw never came off from being taped on.
Then I went the "Auto" route. I now have 46,487 miles on the original chain.

 

[STCorndog]

What’s a chain?

 

[blaustrom]

Its that dirty black thing on the left side of some bikes that is always good for a heated discussion. Lets see how this one pans out ....

 

[PerazziMx14]

Flip top dye bottle.

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[STCorndog]

Its that dirty black thing on the left side of some bikes that is always good for a heated discussion. Lets see how this one pans out ....

Sprayed some oil on it, now it’s dirty. Am I done?
😉

 

[NVDucati]

Consider doing a search for "foam tip applicator bottle".

 

[Sladep]

Well, for the first 949 miles I kept a rattle can of Maxima Syn. in my top box. The little red straw never came off from being taped on.
Then I went the "Auto" route. I now have 46,487 miles on the original chain.

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Love my Tutoro auto oiler too. Awesome you have 46k miles on original chain. Hassle-free

 

[locoblanco]

I've soaked a rag in oil, sealed it in a ziploc bag, and each evening take it out and wipe the chain. I used latex gloves for this procedure, but 30 or 40 yrs ago would have done it bare hand.

 

[nvr2old]

Spray cans come in 2 sizes for many brands. I use either Bel-Ray or Amsoil. The small one resides in the tool tube and the larger for homeThe tool tube one is wrapped in a red shop along with latex gloves and blue disposable towels(Cut in half). Amount of gloves varys depending on miles and days gone.

 

[StretchNM]

I'm not sure what a long trip is yet - my longest thus far is 45 miles. But I keep a can of Chain Wax in my pannier all the time.

 

[oldjeep]

You don't. Modern oring chain works fine dry.

 

[Wee van Cleef]

But my rear wheel spins a lot easier right after I wax the chain.

 

[Terk]

A jar of bacon drippings. Smear some on a rag and wipe down the chain. Not advised for use in bear country😁.

 

[oldjeep]

But my rear wheel spins a lot easier right after I wax the chain.

Need a bigger motor maybe? In all seriousness, the gunk you put on chain attracts dirt. So yes, if you spray or rub stuff on it and wipe the grime off then the chain mover easier.

 

[Fox]

You don't. Modern oring chain works fine dry.

Only if you're cool replacing them twice as often

 

[oldjeep]

Only if you're cool replacing them twice as often

30k on a 140hp fz1 is plenty of life for me.

 

[Wee van Cleef]

Need a bigger motor maybe? In all seriousness, the gunk you put on chain attracts dirt. So yes, if you spray or rub stuff on it and wipe the grime off then the chain mover easier.

It's quieter too.
I check the tension and wax the chain every ride or two.
To the OP, I carry a small plastic bottle of the DuPont lube, but it's leaking for no good reason. I would skip that one.

 

[knotzilla]

I carry my maxima synthetic lube in the plastic tool tube attached to my side bag frame on the left side. It also holds the 22 mm axle nut wrench, Allen wrench for adjusting the chain and gloves. You can purchase the tube at a bike shop that specializes in adventure bikes or a John Deere dealership ( holds the tractor manual I believe) Ted