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'Maxima' Chain Wax.

KEITH KRAUSE

KEITH KRAUSE

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I've used this stuff for 3 years now on my DID 630 o-ring chain. After 11,0000 miles my chain is about 1/2 way through it's stretch life. I have not lost any o-rings due to drying/cracking and have never seen any rust. The stuff dries in 15 minutes and does not come off. It's also very easy to remove the overspray, especially in the first couple of minutes. I've used almost 2 cans in the 3 years,so I'm not even applying as often as they call for. I hope they don't stop making it, it really works well. I used to use PJ Blue,among others, which attracted dirt more and allowed my o-rings to harden and fall off. Maybe because the Maxima is a 'wax' it is better? Best stuff I've found in 30 years. KK.
 
No rust? This must be the product for me. I oiled my chain with 80w90 to the point that my tire was a total mess just before I parked it for 2 weeks in a dirt parking lot. I got back last night to find that my links where rusty and the oil was gone! :(

Steve
 
Maxima products are widely available. Dennis Kirk sells Maxima chain wax for $7.50. I'll add a can to my next order. I'm tired of slingin' oil all over the rear half of my bike.
 
I agree the wax works great. I have been using it on my TL as the GS is down for a long overhaul. It works great and is much easier to use and clean up after. Used PJ Blue for years, now sold on this. Ride On, Ed.
 
Nick Diaz said:
How well do you think it will work on my bike? :lol:

Nick
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Spray it on your mouth Nick :lol: :lol: Im looking for a shaftie myself now.
 
Nick Diaz said:
How well do you think it will work on my bike? :lol:

Nick
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Nick,

I think it will work great on your bike just apply it liberally to the seat and then go for a ride. Grab a handful of throttle and see what happens or alternately grab a handful of brake. :lol: :lol:

Mike
 
Nick Diaz said:
How well do you think it will work on my bike? :lol:

Nick
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Now where was that article about how much horsepower you lose through a shaft...Oh, it's right here under the article about heavy, odd looking parts...
 
Excellent suggestions, folks. Now get the shaft and forget about chain wax! :wink:

Nick
 
Keith: What do you think of the "Clear" Maxima wax? I bought a giant can of the dark stuff after reading your post but I've realized that it's too big to bring along with me on trips. I can just imagine the laughs coming from Nick if a 1 pound can of this slime blew up in my luggage. :roll: I am going to buy a small can of the clear if it's just as good, otherwise just a small can of the dark.

Steve
 
srivett said:
Keith: What do you think of the "Clear" Maxima wax? I bought a giant can of the dark stuff after reading your post but I've realized that it's too big to bring along with me on trips. I can just imagine the laughs coming from Nick if a 1 pound can of this slime blew up in my luggage. :roll: I am going to buy a small can of the clear if it's just as good, otherwise just a small can of the dark.

Steve
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Steve, I bought some "clear" Maxima lube. I should have read all the info on the can. I thought I was buying the same chain wax but only clear. It turns out the clear stuff is completely different. It's a synthetic, but the darker stuff is a paraffin based wax. I think the wax is better for the o-rings than other sprays and dirt does'nt stick to it as easily. I'm real happy with the wax but I'll go ahead and try the clear synthetic when I run out of the wax. So for now I can't tell you which I prefer. I know the larger can costs less per ounce.
I think a smaller can would actually blow up sooner than a larger can? 8O
I know what you mean about needing all the space you can get, I backpack a lot. A big can comes in handy when fighting off mad dogs and nutty people. Just light a match and press. :twisted:
And I would'nt worry about Nick. He would'nt laugh at a fellow GSer that just slimed himself. He's above that. Welllll.....
 
And I would'nt worry about Nick. He would'nt laugh at a fellow GSer that just slimed himself. He's above that. Welllll.....

What do you mean? I certainly would laugh! :D

Shaftie Nick
 
Nick Diaz said:
And I would'nt worry about Nick. He would'nt laugh at a fellow GSer that just slimed himself. He's above that. Welllll.....

What do you mean? I certainly would laugh! :D

Shaftie Nick
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C'mon Nick. It's Sunday.
 
fperreault said:
Is this stuff readily available? I've never heard of it before.

--- Frank ---
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Ya got ta kno da secret passwoid...den your local bike deala will score ya some from da back room, pally 8) .
 
I'm happy with the product so far but it's only been 300km of winter riding (very clean, doesn't wash off in the rain or snow/salt). I've learned that the chain wax gets scraped off by the rollers in cold weather (below freezing). The end result is that you get a pile of chain lube on the teeth and outer edge of the rear sprocket but it's easy to notice. Once this happens the chain will get shiny and won't be sticky anymore. Definately press the tip of your finger on a few chain rollers to see if they are sticky before a ride.

UPDATE: I went for my first high speed high temp ride in a long time and all of the EXTRA wax flew off the rear sprocket. Temps were about 13C and speed was about 110 km/h for 3 km. :P So, if you put too much wax on it will remove itself on it's own and leave really sticky blocks on your rim. At first I thought it was melted rubber stuck to my wheel.

Steve
 
?? All of my red spray tubes are now plugged up with chain wax. I guess I should have turned the can upside down to blow them out after use or something. I got 2 uses out of each tube, but I didn't use them twice in a row so I didn't realize what was happening.

Steve
 
I bought a small can of he chain wax.
About 600 miles so far, seems to stick well.
I rode in the rain last weekend, no problems, stuff stuck.

So far so good, on a new o-ring DID chain.
 
srivett said:
?? All of my red spray tubes are now plugged up with chain wax. I guess I should have turned the can upside down to blow them out after use or something. I got 2 uses out of each tube, but I didn't use them twice in a row so I didn't realize what was happening.

Steve
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I just noticed your post.
Steve, you have some strange things happen to you. 8O I've never heard of the tubes getting plugged up. I don't know if your weather has something to do with it? I live in So.Cal. and all my stuff is in a nice cozy garage. :P If you have a piece of wire or the right size fishing line, you can un-plug em'.
 
Life is tough up here, I'll get the hang of it eventually but learning how to care for chains is expensive. This chain isn't going to make it anywhere near 20,000 miles. It's up to about 10,000 km and all I hope for is another 5 000 km. That's half of the warranty distance but it's my fault I suppose... I've set it to the 1" factory spec and it just won't stop stetching until 1.5 - 2" so that's what I've been setting it to after the first 2 000 km.

Cheers, Steve
 
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