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O-ring chains don't actually require lube. The lube is sealed inside by the o-rings. All that's really necessary is to keep it fairly clean, and oiled enough to prevent rust. Spraying with wd-40, or a similar type solvent and a good wipe down has worked well for me. Don't use any solvents or chemicals that will damage the o-rings..read all labels.
Overlubing any chain (standard or o-ring) doesn't help. It only attracts dirt and speeds up the wear.
My personal favorite method is to spray the chain with lube, wipe off the excess, and let it set for a while before riding (i prefer Bel-Ray lube...sprays on thin, but thickens after a short period). Helps keep the chain clean, and no gooey blobs on the back of my leg.
Mike
 
GS1197TX said:
O-ring chains don't actually require lube. The lube is sealed inside by the o-rings.

The pins are sealed where they meet the links, but I think the chain should get some lube where the rollers turn on the pins, and where the rollers meet the sprockets.

Spraying with wd-40, or a similar type solvent and a good wipe down has worked well for me.

I spray and wipe a little WD-40 onto the sideplates to fend off rust after bathing my chains in solvent. The solvent bath strips all the dirty goo, but without the WD-40 rust comes quickly. Unfortunately, even when I have the luxury of letting the WD-40 dry for a couple of days before relubing the chain, I find the WD-40 contributes to lube flingoff.

(i prefer Bel-Ray lube...sprays on thin, but thickens after a short period). Helps keep the chain clean, and no gooey blobs on the back of my leg.

Bel-Ray was the product I most recently abandoned. I found I couldn't escape having to clean goo off my wheel after the first ride. This despite putting a minimum of lube on a warm chain, wiping off every bit I could, and then letting thicken overnight.
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I'm even willing to sacrifice some chain and sprocket longevity if this chain wax is as clean as I hope. It's certainly cleaner and easier to apply.
 
I've saw a newer product on TV that is a combined brake disc and sprocket. I wonder how long chains last in a set up like that. I bet you'd lose all rear braking power if it started to rain.
 
Well, the master link on my 400 flew off today. Nothing serious happened, at first I thought my bike had popped back into neutral as I shifted into 5th gear.

I think the clip came off due to my unadjusted chain whipping forward when I hit the gas. I've had sprockets on order for 3 weeks so I knew something was going to happen eventually.

Steve

oh yeah, I had to push Betty 3 kilometers to get back home
 
If you can stand the wallet bite, its is time and money saved to buy the best chain you can.
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Words of wisdom!!! I learned the hard way last summer. This year, I'm getting the best chain available.
I just ordered one of those chain scrubbers/oilers. I hope this makes the clean & lube less of a mess.
 
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