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Ryan Singer
Intermediate Member
Username: 6x6mudder
Post Number: 56
Registered: 07-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 12, 2009 - 10:15 am: | 
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What chain lube do you guys use, everything I use seems to fly off and have more on the lower body than the chains? Ryan |
Bill Bellis
Intermediate Member
Username: Bullwinkle
Post Number: 78
Registered: 06-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 12, 2009 - 08:10 pm: |
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I understand as does everyone who owns one of these machines.
In my experience the cheaper lubes (like those bought at Lowes such as Liquid Wrench) are the most messy. Pretty much anything you get at a motorcycle shop is much better and less messy.
bill |
Dave Evans
Advanced Member
Username: Dozer
Post Number: 137
Registered: 01-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 13, 2009 - 07:35 am: |
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Just use very little as most of if just flys off anyway. Some of the M motorcycle stuff claims to cling and stay on.
Dave |
Bill Bellis
Intermediate Member
Username: Bullwinkle
Post Number: 82
Registered: 06-2007
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 13, 2009 - 10:20 am: |
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Another thing you can do that helps is wait for the carrier to evaporate and then wrap a rag around the chains while turning the tires to wipe off everything you can. the lube on the ouside of the chain does nothing other tahn make the mess bill |
robert longfellow
Member
Username: Maxinout
Post Number: 35
Registered: 09-2007
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 13, 2009 - 02:24 pm: |
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I use Bel-Ray motorcycle chain lube, seems to stay on pretty goo, if you let it sit overnight before driving
Robert |
Jeff bar
Advanced Member
Username: Argo8x8
Post Number: 126
Registered: 03-2005
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 04:37 pm: |
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I use m-cycle lube too
Jeff Bar |
Steve Chansler
Member
Username: Newatver
Post Number: 41
Registered: 09-2007
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 07:56 pm: |
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I just use a little oil on a rag, wiping down what i can get to, it spreads by itself when driving, just do not put too much oil as yes it flys off
Steve |
Bill Bellis
Intermediate Member
Username: Bullwinkle
Post Number: 86
Registered: 06-2007
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 09:15 pm: |
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steve i would be afraid that the oil is not getting where it needs to be(inside the rollers) if all your doing is wiping oil on with a rag. The outside of the chain does not require oil. just my 2 cents worth bill |
Steve Chansler
Member
Username: Newatver
Post Number: 42
Registered: 09-2007
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 02:56 pm: |
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Bill I see want you are saying, I thought I was doing a good job, I will check it out Many thanks
Steve |
Bill Bellis
Intermediate Member
Username: Bullwinkle
Post Number: 87
Registered: 06-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 03:26 pm: |
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Steve 23 years on off road motorcycles rinding enduros taught me a little about roller chain.
a lot of people spray the lube onto the center of the chain (on the rollers) this is not the correct way to lube a chain. the spray should be directed at the side plates while slowly turning the chain. both sides need to be lubed(two steps) bill |
robert longfellow
Member
Username: Maxinout
Post Number: 36
Registered: 09-2007
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 05:07 pm: |
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23 years on bikes, how do you cope with the slow nature of these machines? |
Bill Bellis
Intermediate Member
Username: Bullwinkle
Post Number: 88
Registered: 06-2007
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 11:43 am: |
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great question, long answer. it is very different but i had an attex colt when i was a kid so i understand the nature of both. off road bikes are in my blood but the injuries over the years take there toll and i like to think at 52 i am smart enough to know to stay off of them.
i like most all off road machines and they are fun in different ways. there is nothing (i have experenced) that compares to the thrill of a woods bike.
Many of you guys may not know this but our own Richard Clark was a national caliber offroad motorcycle rider, factory rides and all! bill |
Jeff McBrayer
Intermediate Member
Username: Beemer
Post Number: 61
Registered: 02-2005
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 05:35 pm: |
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I like the slow machines, I too used to ride M/C's
Like Bill too old with my self too out of shape
Jeff |
Bill Bellis
Intermediate Member
Username: Bullwinkle
Post Number: 90
Registered: 06-2007
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 07:23 pm: |
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Hey Jeff what did you ride? I rode Husky's for years then KTM's and a couple of XR's. Had lots of friends that rode Moto x |
Peter Trusty
Junior Member
Username: Pete6x6
Post Number: 16
Registered: 04-2008
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 03:02 pm: |
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Bill I used to ride off road too, here in Florida, rode a Penton then a Suzuki PE. Rode the Dayton Alligator a few times. That was years ago too. Do you remember that event? Did you ride with Mr Clark, is he the same who road Baja, as I used to follow it. I never rode MX as I was too slow
Used to dream about riding with Goodpaster, Smith and Martino, those were the days
funny thing we both like 6x6 now. Pete6x6 |
Bill Bellis
Intermediate Member
Username: Bullwinkle
Post Number: 92
Registered: 06-2007
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 09:27 pm: |
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Peter I came real close to buying a 175 jackpiner. the green tank and leather tool bag was to cool. the head on that bike was so big it looked like a 400. those were the good days. did you mean to say the daytona alligator? i remember reading about it in dirt bike. some of the moto cross riders used to ride the enduro, i guess just because they were there. Yes richard did ride baja several times. he is a good friend of mine as we only live 15-20 min apart. Kind Richard(Burleson) was my idol. good to hear from you bill |
Jeff McBrayer
Intermediate Member
Username: Beemer
Post Number: 65
Registered: 02-2005
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 24, 2009 - 03:07 am: |
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I used to ride too, in fact still do a bit, but as you, I am getting old and scared to ride much, still have a Ninja for the street, but grew up on Hodaka and Honda CR's, those were the days Jeff |
Bill Bellis
Intermediate Member
Username: Bullwinkle
Post Number: 95
Registered: 06-2007
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 27, 2009 - 09:52 am: |
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Had a friend that rode a Hodaka, i think it was a combat wambat? they were good bikes at the time. bill |
Jeff Moore
New member
Username: Jeff_ac_collector
Post Number: 7
Registered: 10-2008
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 27, 2009 - 01:16 pm: |
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We use Bel Ray chain lube on ours, as we always used it on our dirt bikes. And as Bill said oiling rollers does nothing! And using high quailty chain is most important thing on 6-8 wheelers!! Don't use the cheaper chain! If you have chains off machine you can soak them in oil for few days and then hang up to allow excess to run-drip off, and then wipe off when installing. I use to race MX and Hare Scrambles in my younger days as well! Had Puch 125 for hare scrambles and then had Maico 400's for MX. Still have my 1st 1974 MC400 (in pieces now)need to get it restored someday! My brother still has his old Hodaka 100 Super Rat. They were a great little bike in their day!
Jeff |
Jeff Moore
New member
Username: Jeff_ac_collector
Post Number: 8
Registered: 10-2008
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 27, 2009 - 01:26 pm: |
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We use Bel Ray chain lube on ours, as we always used it on our dirt bikes. And as Bill said oiling rollers does nothing! And using high quailty chain is most important thing on 6-8 wheelers!! Don't use the cheaper chain! If you have chains off machine you can soak them in oil for few days and then hang up to allow excess to run-drip off, and then wipe off when installing. I use to race MX and Hare Scrambles in my younger days as well! Had Puch 125 for hare scrambles and then had Maico 400's for MX. Still have my 1st 1974 MC400 (in pieces now)need to get it restored someday! My brother still has his old Hodaka 100 Super Rat. They were a great little bike in their day!
Jeff |
Bill Bellis
Intermediate Member
Username: Bullwinkle
Post Number: 96
Registered: 06-2007
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 27, 2009 - 04:04 pm: |
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Jeff glad you piped in. My brother had the exact same Maico. We bought it from an older banker that raced moto-x and got a new bike every other year, I can even remember his name after all these years! Maybe i am wrong but wasnt it just a 4 speed? It was a beast and his 1st bike, wow, what a way to start. |
Jeff Moore
New member
Username: Jeff_ac_collector
Post Number: 9
Registered: 10-2008
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 27, 2009 - 04:48 pm: |
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Bill Yes it was a 4 speed! I brought it new in March 74, ran 2 years and when AW's came out in 76, I brought AW400 it had 5 speed. In 78 it got stolen and was never recovered. Man do I miss it! My uncle sold Indian, Hodaka, Puch and Maico back then so we got them at dealer cost!  |
Bill Bellis
Intermediate Member
Username: Bullwinkle
Post Number: 97
Registered: 06-2007
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 01:17 pm: |
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Man those were the good old days! I can remember a few years back when Maico tried to make a come back. Are they still around? Was it the same company or just someone using the name? If I remember they were blue. bill |
Jeff McBrayer
Intermediate Member
Username: Beemer
Post Number: 70
Registered: 02-2005
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 09:46 am: |
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I rode a Hodaka for a while to, 100 Dirt Squirt, loads of fun, which I still had it, but I am sure it would not be much fun today, yes the days of my youth Jeff |
Jeff Moore
Junior Member
Username: Jeff_ac_collector
Post Number: 10
Registered: 10-2008
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 10:03 am: |
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Those were the days! Go too this web site for history of Maico's. And I believe a small company is making a few of them yet.
http://www.maico.mxbikes.com/
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/MAICOMOTORCYCLES/ |
Jeff McBrayer
Intermediate Member
Username: Beemer
Post Number: 72
Registered: 02-2005
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 02, 2009 - 08:04 am: |
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I too did not know Maico was still around Jeff |
Peter Trusty
Junior Member
Username: Pete6x6
Post Number: 19
Registered: 04-2008
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 09:35 am: |
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Richard, When you rode Baja, did you ever see the attex machines that were raced there?
Peter Trusty |
Richard Clark
Senior Member
Username: Route6x6
Post Number: 222
Registered: 02-1997
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 01:14 pm: |
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Peter
I raced the Baja 1000 and the 500 events a few times, however my racing was done in the late 1970's and 1980's. I never saw the Attex racers, which I believe were from 1969, years before me.
I understand they raced them only one time, in their own class. I am sorry I do not know anything about them or their efforts.
I also raced the Blackwater Scrambles twice, in the early years. One year there were two 6x6 machines that ran the course in the ATV quad class. I do not think they completed the entire race, but my memory may be wrong.
The year was in the early-mid 1980's. Blackwater was known to be one of the toughest races due to the water crossings with step banks, which became a mud mess due to the numbers of cycles and quads that went through them. The spectators (known as fleas) used to throw beer cans at the racers, stuck, unable to get up the slick banks. The greenies shut the race down, due to environmental impact. Dirt Bike magazine had a few photos of the 6x6ers in one of their issues.
Here is a Video link:
Sorry I do not remember more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ7uxD1XoXg&feature=related
Richard Clark
ROUTE6x6
RICHARD'S RELICS
(Message edited by richard on May 06, 2009) |
Peter Trusty
Member
Username: Pete6x6
Post Number: 21
Registered: 04-2008
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 02:59 pm: |
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Richard, interesting story, I did not know the attex were from 69. I think I know why they only ran one year
BTW have you been back to baja anymore for the race?
Peter Trusty |
Cadillac Bob
New member
Username: Cadillacbob
Post Number: 2
Registered: 08-2009
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, August 28, 2009 - 04:09 pm: |
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My dad used to race a Maico at carlsbad in the early/mid seventies. I had a Hodaka Steen 90cc, I think. It had a back sprocket the size of a trash can lid. |
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