Chain Lube

[Gone in 60]

Love those FortNine videos! Been using Maxima for years. Probably will continue to do so, but at least now I know I'm wrong.

[the Ferret]

[Houtman_imp]

Thanks for the video , it made me feel good that I use 80/90 gear oil.
It is cheap and my DID X ring chain is well protected from the factory within the rollers.

[LikeAfox_imp]

While we on the subject, can someone recommend a good replacement chain? Funky color not required, but won't be turned down

[Houtman_imp]

While we on the subject, can someone recommend a good replacement chain? Funky color not required, but won't be turned down

I got the silver plated DID 530 ZVM_X , very nice chain and easy to keep clean.

[Gone in 60]

+1 for DID. Last one I bought was more noisy than an OEM, but worked great and lasted many many miles.

[flynrider]

I've always used DID x-ring chains as replacements. Never had a bad one. The VX series comes in 530 pitch and the required 100 link length.

I haven't had to replace the OEM DID chain on the CB1100 yet (29K miles on it), but I did use a DID VX2 the last time on the CB750. It's got over 33K miles on it and still looks great.

[Gone in 60]

Anyone try Tirox chain lube yet? Been reading about it, supposed to be the best thing since manned flight.

[Nortoon_imp]

Anyone try Tirox chain lube yet? Been reading about it, supposed to be the best thing since manned flight.

I use Tirox Synthetic Chain Wax which I bought from Fort Nine. I don't know why they did not use it in the tests instead of Maximus which is just paraffin.

See my comments in page 1 of this thread.

[Stichill_imp]

+1 Nortoon. Tirox is by far the best chain lube I've tried. Zero fling when dried, does not pick up dirt, and provides rust protection.