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viper94bite · 08-22-2005, 10:26 AM

Okay if I remember correctly the owners manual says not to use a chain wax for the marauder. But a heavy weight oil. just wondering what some of you other folks use.

**Louis** · 08-22-2005, 11:03 AM

Really? Here's what they say about chain lube in my SV manual:

Quote:

This drive chain has special 'O' rings that permanently seal grease inside. Clean and oil the chain periodically as follows:
1. Clean the chain with kerosene. If the chain tends to rust, the interval must be shortened. Kerosene is a petroleum product and will provide some lubrication as well as cleaning action
2. After thoroughly washing the chain and allowing to dry, oil the link with SUZUKI chain lube or an equivalent.

viper94bite · 08-22-2005, 01:33 PM

hmmmm. I'm going to look again when I get home, but I'm pretty sure they said not to use that on there. I'm so confused.

Pinhy · 08-22-2005, 02:24 PM

im sure trapper or hunter have input on this....but they never seem to post in here (hunter doesnt have his anymore, but still)....try PM-ing Trapper.

cobra marauder · 08-22-2005, 10:23 PM

I use the same oil I put in the bike Suzuki Oil 10-40.

md2lgyk · 08-23-2005, 08:16 AM

I clean my chain with kerosene and lube it with PJ1 Blue Label. Seems to work fine and not much flings off.

**Trapper** · 08-23-2005, 08:42 AM

I use castrol chain oil "safe for o rings"

viper94bite · 08-23-2005, 09:11 AM

hey Louis. I looked at my manual last night and it says what yours says. The shop manual however cautions against products commercially sold as chain lubricants and recomends a heavy weight oil. Hmmm........Wonder why would zuki put out publications that that seem to oppose each other?

**Louis** · 08-23-2005, 10:25 AM

That's a very good question Ray. To which I do not have an answer... at least for now. Let me check my tech manual too...

08-22-2005, 10:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	Chain ? Okay if I remember correctly the owners manual says not to use a chain wax for the marauder. But a heavy weight oil. just wondering what some of you other folks use. __________________ *yippee*

08-22-2005, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	hmmmm. I'm going to look again when I get home, but I'm pretty sure they said not to use that on there. I'm so confused. __________________ *yippee*

08-22-2005, 10:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
cobra marauder Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 98 Marauder Location: Central, Pennsylvania Posts: 161	I use the same oil I put in the bike Suzuki Oil 10-40. __________________ Hey, just be cool & DONT let your meat loaf!!!!

08-23-2005, 08:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
md2lgyk Wants Better Weather Joined: May 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 665	I clean my chain with kerosene and lube it with PJ1 Blue Label. Seems to work fine and not much flings off. __________________ "The great object is, that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun." - Thomas Jefferson

08-23-2005, 08:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	I use castrol chain oil "safe for o rings" __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

08-22-2005, 02:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	im sure trapper or hunter have input on this....but they never seem to post in here (hunter doesnt have his anymore, but still)....try PM-ing Trapper.

08-23-2005, 09:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	hey Louis. I looked at my manual last night and it says what yours says. The shop manual however cautions against products commercially sold as chain lubricants and recomends a heavy weight oil. Hmmm........Wonder why would zuki put out publications that that seem to oppose each other? __________________ *yippee*

08-23-2005, 10:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	That's a very good question Ray. To which I do not have an answer... at least for now. Let me check my tech manual too... __________________ Louis

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