The friendly "dumb" bike questions thread
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KTMsm said:
I've seen someone lose a finger when someone else rotated the rear wheel by hand... and the same on the front wheel when helping someone out of a ditch !
Everyone has their own level, I'm happy using angle grinders, circular saws, chain saws etc riding motorcycles is probably the most dangerous thing I do
I too often use angle grinders, timber thicknesser machine, telehandlers, chain saws & so on, but I do tend to wear appropriate gloves, eye protection, ear defenders etc. Still wouldn't oil my bike chain like that though!Everyone has their own level, I'm happy using angle grinders, circular saws, chain saws etc riding motorcycles is probably the most dangerous thing I do
RazerSauber said:
Sycamore said:
How do I know when my chain is sufficiently oiled? Taste?
I have a feeling I'd put too little or too much on.
I use some snazzy brand of chain wax in a spray can. I think there's a picture of a gorilla on it. Clean it off with some degreaser and one of those chain brushes I got conned into buying, flush with water then a medium speed push round of the rear wheel while I spray the chain does me. Once the chain has done a full lap, I call it good. I'll check the inside and outside of the chain to make sure it's all covered, quick check for any binding links and straight back into the garage because it'll probably be raining. I have a feeling I'd put too little or too much on.
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