02-28-2019, 02:48 PM
(02-28-2019, 02:14 PM)VEGASDAVE_imp Wrote: I used to lube the chains religiously when I was young before they had o-ring chains. I don't lube them at all any more. I believe its of little value to lube an o-ring chain because the o rings prevent the lube from getting where its most needed. I'm sure it dosen't hurt to lube but it mostly is of little benefit. I will buy a new chain when it needs to be adjusted after
the second time.
Agreed VD. But you have the advantage of desert.
Up here
, the moisture and sometimes mixed with road salt, corrodes the chain and depending where the corrosion is relative to the O-ring seal, wears the seal prematurely. 