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=Manufacturers=
==D.I.D.==
[http://www.didchain.com/ DID] makes a variety of chains.
* [http://www.didchain.com/xring1.htm X-Ring ERV] "Exclusive Racing ER X-Ring"
** 520ERV3, 525ERV, 50ERV (530)
** "world's lowest friction chain"
** "D.I.D. ER chain is designed exclusively for motorcycle racing." (from [http://www.didchain.com/specs.htm specs])
* [http://www.didchain.com/xring1.htm X-Ring VM] "Premium X-Ring VM"
** 428VM, 520VM, 525VM, 50VM (530), 532ZLV
** "VM Series Chains have superior strength to withstand the tremendous horsepower of current high performance motorcycles." (from [http://www.didchain.com/specs.htm specs])
* [http://www.didchain.com/xring1.htm X-Ring ZVM] "Super Street X^2 Ring"
** 520ZVM2, 525ZVM2, 50ZVM2 (530)
** seems to offer greatest wear resistance.
*** "The new X-Ring retains all the low friction, high performance characteristics of the standard X-Ring while providing a significant increase in Wear Resistance and overall life of the chain."
*** "Super Street Chains are the strongest, longest wearing high-performance drive chains available." (from [http://www.didchain.com/specs.htm specs)
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=Lubrication=


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I have found "DuPont Teflon Silicone Lubricant NSF H-2" ([http://www2.dupont.com/Products_and_Services/en_AU/products/safety_protection/tefbroch.pdf DuPont brochure])to be an excellent chain lubricant ([http://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Silicone-KRYTOX-Aerosol-Spray/dp/B000RGZHFA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1211588941&sr=8-4 $6.29 from Amazon.com])
I have found "DuPont Teflon Silicone Lubricant NSF H-2" ([http://www2.dupont.com/Products_and_Services/en_AU/products/safety_protection/tefbroch.pdf DuPont brochure]) to be an excellent chain lubricant ([http://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Silicone-KRYTOX-Aerosol-Spray/dp/B000RGZHFA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1211588941&sr=8-4 $6.29 from Amazon.com])


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==Automatic Chain Oilers==
==Automatic Chain Oilers==
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===Electronic===
===Electronic===
*[http://www.cameleonoiler.com/ Cameleon Oiler]
*[http://www.cameleonoiler.com/ Cameleon Oiler]
*[http://www.cls-evo.de/?lang=en CLS 200 (now CLS EVO)]
** Uses [https://www.rehau.com/download/820414/rauclaire-brosur.pdf Rauclair-E] tubing in 3x5 size.


===Mechanical===
===Mechanical===
*[http://www.scottoiler.co.uk/ Scottoiler]
*[http://www.scottoiler.co.uk/ Scottoiler]
*[http://www.loobman.com/ Loobman]
*[http://www.loobman.com/ Loobman]
** I personally used a Loobman on a couple of motorcycles for many thousands of miles.  It's a cheap, effective system.  The only problem I had was that after several years, the vinyl hose shrunk and the assembly began to fall apart.

Latest revision as of 17:02, 24 May 2016

Manufacturers

D.I.D.

DID makes a variety of chains.

  • X-Ring ERV "Exclusive Racing ER X-Ring"
    • 520ERV3, 525ERV, 50ERV (530)
    • "world's lowest friction chain"
    • "D.I.D. ER chain is designed exclusively for motorcycle racing." (from specs)
  • X-Ring VM "Premium X-Ring VM"
    • 428VM, 520VM, 525VM, 50VM (530), 532ZLV
    • "VM Series Chains have superior strength to withstand the tremendous horsepower of current high performance motorcycles." (from specs)
  • X-Ring ZVM "Super Street X^2 Ring"
    • 520ZVM2, 525ZVM2, 50ZVM2 (530)
    • seems to offer greatest wear resistance.
      • "The new X-Ring retains all the low friction, high performance characteristics of the standard X-Ring while providing a significant increase in Wear Resistance and overall life of the chain."
      • "Super Street Chains are the strongest, longest wearing high-performance drive chains available." (from [http://www.didchain.com/specs.htm specs)

Lubrication

Aerosol

DuPontSiliconeTeflonAerosol.jpg

I have found "DuPont Teflon Silicone Lubricant NSF H-2" (DuPont brochure) to be an excellent chain lubricant ($6.29 from Amazon.com)


Automatic Chain Oilers

Electronic

Mechanical

  • Scottoiler
  • Loobman
    • I personally used a Loobman on a couple of motorcycles for many thousands of miles. It's a cheap, effective system. The only problem I had was that after several years, the vinyl hose shrunk and the assembly began to fall apart.