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    I replaced my chain tonite..had 7,000 miles on it and it was shot...non-oring and should have been done last year but didnt get around to it..I now have a brand new o-ring chain..all installed and ready for this week-ends ride..my question is...what do you all use for chain lube..I'm pretty picky about my stuff and religously pulled my old chain off cleaned it in solvent dried it and lubed it every 500 miles or so..have been using Maxima Chain Wax...doesnt fling off and seems to be a good lube...says its good for o-ring chains as well..just looking for opinions and info on caring for my new o-ring chain..(always had non o-ring) any tips would be great..Thanks.


    DDM

    #2
    Maxima Chain Wax. last DID 630 o-ring chain did 50,000klms and thats with burnout and wheelies.

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      #3
      I'd say Bel Ray Super clean is by far the best. it sprays on white and hardens, makes the chain look factory. and i like the way sharpy thinks
      John 3:16

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        #4
        I use Dupont Multi-Use Lubricant (Teflon) on my chain. Zero fling once dry. Get it at Lowes for 5 bucks.
        Ken

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          #5
          Another vote for DuPont Multi-Use Teflon here.

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            #6
            PJ1


            (thats all I really wanted to post but it was too short)
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              #7
              Originally posted by bonanzadave View Post
              PJ1


              (thats all I really wanted to post but it was too short)

              bah, quote was too short!
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                #8
                I use chain wax myself
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                  #9
                  WD 40. All it does is clean the dirt off and keep the O rings in good shape. The lube is sealed inside.

                  If there's no O rings, I don't oil them at all. Hopefully it will wear out sooner and be replaced by an O ring chain.
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                    #10
                    The only lube I have used on any of my chains for over 30 years has been 10w-40 engine oil.


                    But, then, my only chans have been cam chains, inside the engine.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Detroit Diesel Man View Post
                      I replaced my chain tonite..had 7,000 miles on it and it was shot...non-oring and should have been done last year but didnt get around to it..I now have a brand new o-ring chain..all installed and ready for this week-ends ride..my question is...what do you all use for chain lube..I'm pretty picky about my stuff and religously pulled my old chain off cleaned it in solvent dried it and lubed it every 500 miles or so..have been using Maxima Chain Wax...doesnt fling off and seems to be a good lube...says its good for o-ring chains as well..just looking for opinions and info on caring for my new o-ring chain..(always had non o-ring) any tips would be great..Thanks.


                      DDM
                      Clean it with WD-40 and lube it with chain wax. The rollers on O-ring chains don't need the lube but the chain to spocket contact areas do.
                      Last edited by Guest; 06-23-2011, 01:17 PM.

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                        #12
                        Also using the maxima chain wax

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                          #13
                          Chain wax is less messy, but the wax doesn't lube for crap compared to an oil based lube (learned that using wax on bicycle chains which wear quickly).

                          As far as not needing lube, yea, the chain doesn't need anything on the inside but the outside of the rollers and the chain rings need lube.
                          Ed

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                            #14
                            So what do you recommend?

                            I'm using Maxima on my RD400, PJ1 on an old XT250, and Honda chain lube on the Skunk and misc. dual sports on OR. The different lubes are in diffreent states, and each is the one that cought my eye when I was shopping. I don't no what to get either.

                            Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                            Chain wax is less messy, but the wax doesn't lube for crap compared to an oil based lube (learned that using wax on bicycle chains which wear quickly).

                            As far as not needing lube, yea, the chain doesn't need anything on the inside but the outside of the rollers and the chain rings need lube.
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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                              Chain wax is less messy, but the wax doesn't lube for crap compared to an oil based lube (learned that using wax on bicycle chains which wear quickly).

                              As far as not needing lube, yea, the chain doesn't need anything on the inside but the outside of the rollers and the chain rings need lube.
                              Now that Kal-Gard makes a clear formulation of Chain-Kote I'm going to give it a try. I liked the original but it was messy; looked like I was using black spray paint. But it stayed put; you just needed to let the carrier evaproate before you hit the road (or trail).

                              @Ed - The wax probably didn't penetrate into the roller pins before it hardened. I use 3-in-1 or motor oil on a bicycle chain; sparingly of course.
                              Last edited by Guest; 06-23-2011, 01:53 PM.

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