Wdco chain lubrication

[Dennis wdco]

Hello, 

My wdco has a chain lube system it sprays engine oil on top of the chain. It gives a bit of a mess after driving. Is it still necessary with new chains etc.  

Thanks.

[Ron]

For the mileage I/WE do these days, I divert or block any rear chain oilers. Every now and then I spray the chain with the chain lube that sets like sticky grease. Whenever a bike is on the bench for any work, I might remove the chain (Especially if the wheel needs to come out) clean it in petrol, let it dry and soak it in that chain wax that you have to warm up on a camping stove. ..........Remember to tie a cord to one end of the chain and leave it in situ around the gearbox sprocket to make it easier to pull the chain back on. Ron

[Ron]

Was the above information of any use to you? Ron

[Dennis wdco]

1 hour ago, Ron said:

Was the above information of any use to you? Ron

Hi Ron,

Yes it was.

I will look at this thing this winter. First make some more trips. 

Also thanks for the chain tips etc

Kind regards Dennis.

[Chris Hall]

The oiler on the WD/C and CO is also an engine breather so angle it down. It should have a little disc in the block but I think these are often missed.

[Ron]

Yes I should have made it clear. I wouldn't block an engine breather that doubles as a chain oiler...just divert it away from the chain. But some bikes (Triumphs for instance) feed oil to the rear chian via a spout from the primary case. These ones I block up with Araldite or silicon sealer.  Ron