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gdb069 · 11-15-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hondaguy

Looks great. However, wouldn't the rear chain side WW get ugly quickly with a chain drive? I have not had a chain drive in decades, but from what I remember the oil/dirt combo would get all over everything back there...

They are not as bad as the old oilers especially the "automatic drippers" that left oil all over. I think the chain oil must have improved and is much more grease-like since it tends to stay where placed.

G.

Scaredofmyownshadow · 11-15-2012, 04:15 PM

I use a non sling formula that is not too bad

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Aced It · 11-15-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Scaredofmyownshadow

I use a non sling formula that is not too bad

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Looks AWESOME! But then I'm kinda bias toward WW's.

I use Bel Ray's Blue Tac chain lube. Works like a charm and definitely keeps those WWW's clean.

bikenut · 11-15-2012, 05:44 PM

White is right.
Rear ww gets dirty faster than front even with shaft drive. I use westley's bleche white. Some swear by it, some swear because of it, search and learn.

rkforrest · 11-15-2012, 06:22 PM

Looks Great

John Hopkins · 11-15-2012, 06:33 PM

I like the look of white walls, but as I almost always ride in mud they would be grey walls within a week and after that they would just look bad..

John.

**Phil** · 11-15-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hondaguy

Looks great. However, wouldn't the rear chain side WW get ugly quickly with a chain drive?

Modern chain lubes are pretty good at not making a mess. I wouldn't even think about running a white wall tire using the Honda recommended 90W gear oil to lube the chain.

When I first got my 750ACE (before I discovered BelRay Chain Lube) the oil from the chain would actually end up on the front fender on the opposite side of the chain. And that was using a very light coat of gear oil, and letting it sit overnight.
Phil

TCazes · 11-15-2012, 08:06 PM

what are those? brand and size

Scaredofmyownshadow · 11-15-2012, 09:57 PM

Shknko 777 front, 140/80/17. Back,170/80/15
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SuperboyX · 11-15-2012, 10:17 PM

Looks good. I don't know if that would look right for me though. Keep um clean.

11-15-2012, 04:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Scaredofmyownshadow Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 574	I use a non sling formula that is not too bad Sent from my iPhone using MO Free __________________

11-15-2012, 05:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
bikenut Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 390	White is right. Rear ww gets dirty faster than front even with shaft drive. I use westley's bleche white. Some swear by it, some swear because of it, search and learn. __________________ 1997 American Classic Edition Shadow VT1100 C2

11-15-2012, 06:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
John Hopkins Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tredegar,South Wales, near England, not far from Scotland. Posts: 3,475	I like the look of white walls, but as I almost always ride in mud they would be grey walls within a week and after that they would just look bad.. John. __________________ Beauty is only skin deep but ugly goes right to the bone.

11-15-2012, 08:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
TCazes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 378	what are those? brand and size __________________

11-15-2012, 09:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
Scaredofmyownshadow Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 574	Shknko 777 front, 140/80/17. Back,170/80/15 Sent from my C5155 using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________

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