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Chain lube, What do you use?

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I use gear oil and apply it when the chain is nice and warm. Then let it sit overnight. Once a year and it keeps it looking like brand new (because that's how the manufactures prep the chains we all buy).
 
I've used chain wax for many years and have been pleased with the results. The key is not to use too much, put it on a warm chain, and let sit until dry. If you sling this stuff on your wheels and frame, it sticks like glue and is a pain to clean off. :D
 
Jethro said:
I use gear oil and apply it when the chain is nice and warm. Then let it sit overnight. Once a year and it keeps it looking like brand new (because that's how the manufactures prep the chains we all buy).
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How often do you apply it??
 
I tried "chain wax" and had similar results to Gerry I found it to be an excellent grinding paste it took my chain from partially worn to stuffed in no time. I replaced the chain and when talking to the supplier discovered that they had the same "high" opinion of it I did ,I returned to castrol chain lube.BTW I only applied the chain wax to my chain when I got home and allowed it to sit overnight to set. I have now started to run a trial, on my 1150 I am using Castrol chain lube , and on my Kat1100 I am using 80/90W gear oil both applied when the chain is hot and allowed to sit before being used. I will post my results.
Dink
 
Dink said:
I tried "chain wax" and had similar results to Gerry I found it to be an excellent grinding paste it took my chain from partially worn to stuffed in no time. I replaced the chain and when talking to the supplier discovered that they had the same "high" opinion of it I did ,I returned to castrol chain lube.BTW I only applied the chain wax to my chain when I got home and allowed it to sit overnight to set. I have now started to run a trial, on my 1150 I am using Castrol chain lube , and on my Kat1100 I am using 80/90W gear oil both applied when the chain is hot and allowed to sit before being used. I will post my results.
Dink
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that gear oil is a sensable idea--i'm dying to give it a try--i have about a half gallon of my 50-50 mix left that has to be used first.
 
I like the gear oil idea as well. I was going to give the chain wax an other try but gear oil it is. When I lube the chain it is always after a ride when the chain is warm. From what I read this will work for the gear oil as well.

Thanks, Gerry
 
The Castrol Chain vax is loved by many, but also questioned by some as they think if the vax comes inside the O-rings it "lumps" and doesn't work as it should.

I have used Castrol Chain vax for 12000 km on my present chain and cant see any problem with it so far, except if you spray on the rim or frame, you have to wipe it away a.s.p, after a vile it is very diffucult to remove...

I will continue with the chain vax.

Gear box oil and chain lube works of course fine, but can also give you an oily rear rim.....
 
I have an automatic chain oiler on the bike and it works pretty well. I also use the the Bell Ray chain lube with their 'Molyphos' additive and it works well also real sticky and won't fling off.
 
Good one, Nick! I agree, gear lube is BEST!

I'm glad you caught it!

Some folks will just never learn, will they? :wink:

N
 
JJ said:
Good one, Nick! I agree, gear lube is BEST! :wink:
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Hey guys give "the chain gang" some credit here :roll: we are halfway there we are now using gear oil like you do :lol: :wink: :lol: :lol:
Dink
 
Using Crisco, but it makes my fry-ups taste a bit funny when I recycle it. :x

P.S. Actually using PJ Blue Label.
 
Nick Diaz said:
Fascinating thread, all! :wink: :wink:

I use gear lube too!
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You gotta love that gear lube - no shaft (or chain) should be without it :!: 8)
 
Okay, we've pretty much decided that most products work well so lets figure out what products are bad for chains.

My manual says not to use conventional chain oil on 0-ring chains. Personally, I don't like the Castrol chain lube that has a drawing of a dirtbike on the can. I find that the Canadian Tire alternative is pretty good but you have to shake the can for a long time to get it to work. Too bad I don't have any longevity reports on either.

Any other complaints?

Cheers, Steve
 
I use gear oil and apply it when the chain is nice and warm. Then let it sit overnight. Once a year and it keeps it looking like brand new (because that's how the manufactures prep the chains we all buy).

How often do you apply it??
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Sorry so long for the reply, I apply once at the beginning of the season and once at the end of the season. Here in New England my season is about 4000 miles. I used motor oil for years- what a mistake. This process is great for o-ring chains and keeps the thing lubed and clean all year. Motor oil is designed to flow, not what you want for your chain. Stuff like PJ 11 or other spray lubes typically aren't that viscious therefore requireing frequent lubrication (the dealers love recommeding spray lube). Gear oil is designed exactly for the purpose of lubricating gears (y'know, gears, like what the chain is attached to).
 
Chain lube, What do you use?

For you all that said You don't use chain lube (EXCEPT the guys w/ G model bikes) why don't you use chain lube on your chain :?:

If you don't use chain lube on your chain do you spray it in your crankcase?

Jay
 
Nick Diaz said:
Fascinating thread, all! :wink: :wink:

I use gear lube too!
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I was waitng for someone to give the shaft to someone

BTW I use castrol spray on my 650 as well, and yes, it is a devil to get off the rim and frame when one does not let it "set"

John
 
Here is a motorcycle mag tech editor saying he uses WD-40 8O , Do you think we should tell him that WD-40 isn't a lubricant.
 
Clone said:
Here is a motorcycle mag tech editor saying he uses WD-40 8O , Do you think we should tell him that WD-40 isn't a lubricant.
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Gee, that's odd. :? The can I have, which I bought in the States, says right on the can, "Lubricates moving parts such as: hinges, wheels, rollers, chains, gears". I don't use it as chain lube though, I use Bel-Ray. 8)
 
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