At the suggestion of Mr. Slocum in the in the "How old are Paso Riders?" thread I agree it would be interesting to see what we use to lube our chains.

Myself, after a long time owning only Shaft drive Bavarian Screamers I do not enjoy constantly cleaning Chain lube from my rear rim. Being white I do like to keep it as close to that colour as I can. I have tried a few different things but have settled very happily with FUCH'S CHAIN GEL. It is thick & a quick squirt around the inside of the chain keeps things nicely lubed & there is minimal "fly off" that blemishes my rear rim. If you have not tried it I recommend you give it a go, best thing I have ever found.

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Well, I tell you what, Red, a week or two I bought a large can of Silkolene 'Maintain' Semi-synthetic, which I haven't used before. A few days ago, after a good ride on the Paso, I put it onto the chain, while the chain was still warm straight after the ride, like you're supposed to. As I was slowly spinning the back wheel while putting the Silkolene on, after only one revolution of the back wheel, it suddenly felt distinctly easier to spin. At the time, I thought perhaps I had imagined it, but only a few minutes ago I got back from a little ride on the Honda, and put some onto that chain while it was warm. Same thing again, very noticeably. I think it must be good stuff.

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Not a chain lube Jihad!!!

Can't we talk about octane instead??


I think I'm using a PJ1 product that goes on white and dries INSTANTLY. Never any fling is flung. Skins, I'm with you. It IS easier to turn after being lube.

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Kitten spray? I thought there was no animal testing?! :neener:

I use a can of PJ1 blue, and Skins I feel the same effect. I only put the stuff on when the chain's been warmed up a good bit and haven't had any problem with excess getting flung of, either.

I use Amsoil MP HD. It is like a wax that you spray on, no flinging off.

Regards, B

For my Z-Ring chain I use SAE 80-90 mineral oil applied with a brush, as Regina suggests:

(it's a recommended link for newbies)

LC

Hi, Luca

I just bought a new Regina Z-Ring chain and am waiting for new sprockets. Thanks for the info.

Regards, B

I've been using the DuPont general purpose Teflon lubricant. Come in a spray and squirt bottle.
It goes on nice and clean, no residue and doesn't seen to attract dirt.

So far, it is great.

Mark

I use Castrol Chain wax, what function very well :thumbup: No dirty rear wheel and least 500km easily, what i have used lubrication period. If rainy, then i lubricate every 400km, or so...

Antti

My understanding is O ring and X ring chains are sealed, and no amount of lubricant will make a difference. Lube on these chains only serves to prevent rust; and also to help dirt stick to form an excellent grinding paste!

I gave up on all chain lubes years ago, and I only use WD40 to keep the chain clean. Then I wipe every bit of it off when I'm done.

I checked my chains for stretch recently; a new one, a 5 yr old one, and a 10 yr old one on my 900ss. All DID 520 ERV series X ring chains. Over 10 links, the measurements were the same, less than 1/16 of an inch difference. Now, I'm not going to use either the 5 or 10 year old chains, but it's nice to know that good chains really do last.

My friend put a cheap, non O-ring chain on his bike, and in one year the chain is toast, and now his sprockets are junk, too...

I think the quality of the chain, and chain adjustment is WAY more important than the goo on it...

Now, about that octane discussion, Jon....