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chain lubricant ? - valkanut_imp - 07-14-2015
hi, is wd 40 good to use for the chain ?
RE: chain lubricant ? - redbirds_imp - 07-14-2015
WD-40 can be a great chain cleaner but should be dried off afterwards and a proper chain lube applied. I prefer the dry wax chain lubes as they don't fling off nor attract grit that can act as an abrasive on the chain and sprockets.
Best chain lube around, for me anyway.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/tirox-chain-wax/review.htm
RE: chain lubricant ? - valkanut_imp - 07-14-2015
(07-14-2015, 10:11 PM)redbirds_imp Wrote: WD-40 can be a great chain cleaner but should be dried off afterwards and a proper chain lube applied. I prefer the dry wax chain lubes as they don't fling off nor attract grit that can act as an abrasive on the chain and sprockets.
Best chain lube around, for me anyway.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/tirox-chain-wax/review.htm
thanks redbird.
RE: chain lubricant ? - HikerToo_imp - 07-14-2015
I've been using Maxima Chain Wax at recommendation of dealer and have not had to clean my chain in 13K miles.....I apply it every 500 miles.
http://www.amazon.com/Maxima-74920-Chain-Wax-Aerosol/dp/B0012TZ1RU
Oh, and just found this, so maybe I will clean the chain, I already have the grunge brush just waiting...
http://www.amazon.com/Maxima-75920-Clean-Up-Chain-Cleaner/dp/B000WKATCM/ref=pd_bxgy_263_text_y
http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Solutions-RGB800-Grunge-Brush/dp/B0012TPVC0/ref=pd_sim_263_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=05GVS5S8HSXFVRPT6YEA
RE: chain lubricant ? - lemontree_imp - 07-14-2015
Any chain wax is good but for chain cleaning - nothing beats kero!
RE: chain lubricant ? - redbirds_imp - 07-14-2015
(07-14-2015, 11:15 PM)lemontree_imp Wrote: Any chain wax is good but for chain cleaning - nothing beats kero!
+1, kerosene is great for cleaning.
RE: chain lubricant ? - kmoney_imp - 07-15-2015
Tirox Synthetic Chain Wax. Best stuff I've come across so far -- easy on, zero fling and cheap for a nice big can.
RE: chain lubricant ? - mininsx_imp - 07-15-2015
Kerosene for cleaning and Repsol chain lube. This stuff does not fling off.
RE: chain lubricant ? - JustPassinThru_imp - 07-15-2015
I use an aerosol wax-based lube that goes on as a foam, with a tube-nozzle. Put the machine on its center stand, let it idle, put it in first gear so the rear wheel is spinning...and spray the lube on the rear sprocket. Also get the sides of the chain.
I used duct tape to make a short rear extension to the chain guard also - looks not-so-good but it catches lube that might be flung right after treating it. As well as water and mud off wet roads.
So far...no issues. I'll know better as the miles log up.
RE: chain lubricant ? - AndyHe_imp - 07-15-2015
I do the same as JustPassinThru but I need to get a better lube as it gets thrown on to the rear wheel as I ride and makes a mess.