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i BESIDES MY V-MAX , I HAVE A " MAGNA " THAT I TAKE MY LITTLE BOY OUT ON ALMOST EVEY WEEKEND , I HAVE MIXED EMOTIONS ABOUT CHAIN LUBE , IT MAKES SUCH A MESS SOMETIMES ! ........ OVER THE YEARS SOME OF MY " CHAIN DRIVEN " BIKES I NEVER LUBED THE CHAIN , I'D RATHER REPLACE THE CHAIN AND...

Well, I used a paper towel lightly wetted with silicone spray lube to apply silicone to the new rear tire bead and the rim. Slipped the first bead on the rim totaly by hand! Slipped the last bead on 3/4 way by hand and very little persuasion to get the rest with tire irons. Easiest tire mount...

I've read that using X-1R in the right proportions with engine oil and gear lube will provide for a much smoother gearbox, neutral is easier to find and the engine will probably run better. I understand this is NASA stuff. Website: www.x1r.com. I bought the X-1R engine treatment (yellow...

Ok it's late here at work and had a break so decided to do some cleaning on my carbs. They are all still together just like I pulled them off the engine. I took breakclean and bathed the carbs from top to bottom and everything cleaned up real nice. Maybe I am paranoid being carbs scare me to...

I'm sure most guys don't really bother with putting the rec'd moly paste on the driveshaft splines or on the final drive hub before installing the rear wheel. But, for those of you that would lay awake at night thinking you should not have substitued your favorite waterproof, lithium based...

I just changed the back tire for the first time on the 95', it looked liked it could use some grease. It had a little oil residue on the gear, but looked dry. Does the shaft gear oil get into the joint between the wheel and shaft? I dont think it does, so would a good grease pack do good in...

I haven't lubed a chain in over 20 years (except for my kids' bikes), but I got to yesterday. I'm using Maxima chain wax, as recommended by the guy at the parts counter for O-ring chains. :confused2: You guys have a tried and true favorite I should look at? Thanks.