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| Author: | redpaso [ Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What chain Lube do you use? |
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. :thumbup: |
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| Author: | Skins [ Tue Sep 13, 2005 12:57 am ] |
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:thumbup: 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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| Author: | jcslocum [ Tue Sep 13, 2005 1:53 am ] |
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Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! 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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| Author: | DuC-MaN [ Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:36 am ] |
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| Author: | fasterdammit [ Tue Sep 13, 2005 12:33 pm ] |
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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. |
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| Author: | KillerB [ Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:36 pm ] |
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I use Amsoil MP HD. It is like a wax that you spray on, no flinging off. Regards, B |
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| Author: | lceriani [ Wed Sep 14, 2005 6:35 pm ] |
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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 |
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| Author: | KillerB [ Wed Sep 14, 2005 7:36 pm ] |
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Hi, Luca I just bought a new Regina Z-Ring chain and am waiting for new sprockets. Thanks for the info. Regards, B |
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| Author: | Lotus54 [ Sun Oct 02, 2005 1:06 am ] |
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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 |
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| Author: | Finnpaso [ Sun Oct 02, 2005 5:56 pm ] |
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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 |
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| Author: | delagem [ Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:08 am ] |
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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.... |
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| Author: | Lotus54 [ Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:26 pm ] |
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| Author: | Rogero [ Wed May 17, 2006 5:39 pm ] |
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