Chain lube/chain wax?

[rapid van cleef]

woah

tons of replies already

thanks guys

points taken

cheers

[Leyton]

Wickeds I too had the Lube flick problem, and I was lubing lightly. Then I tryed the spray on wax and OH Boy! Did it solve the problem.

So my method in this order now goes...

Kero
Warm chain
Chainlube (Lightly)
Wax over top

[crash harry]

Or you can get a scott oiler and forget about chain lube. Just check the oil level every now and then and give the chain a wipe when you wash the bike. Downside is a bit more fling on the side of the bike, but if you're commuting on the thing it's convenient.

[gmendoza1]

Is chain lube and chain wax the same? I'm thinking not at the moment. In this thread Ive read that Repsol has a good chain lube and that spectro has a good chain wax. I would like to get some chain lube and wax if its needed can anyone point me in the right direction please?

[p.dath]

Perhaps I learnt wrong, but the way I learnt was after your put the lube on the chain you wipe the excess lube off. There shouldn't really be anything left to flick off onto the back wheel. You only need a small amount of lube on the inside of the chain links.

Also I learnt to put it on a hot/warm chain (just after you finish riding). The solvent then dissolves quickly, leaving the grease/wax well applied to the chain.

Any chance the issue you have experienced is to do with the way it is applied?

[p.dath]

Is chain lube and chain wax the same? I'm thinking not at the moment. In this thread Ive read that Repsol has a good chain lube and that spectro has a good chain wax. I would like to get some chain lube and wax if its needed can anyone point me in the right direction please?

I was told wax is better for higher temperature environments (such as racing), but didn't stay on as well and needed to be applied more frequently. Lube breaks down more quickly at higher temperatures than wax - but for normal operating stays on the chain longer.

EDIT: I see your in Auckland. Go to CycleTreads and you'll see they have lube and wax next to each other on the shelf.

[p.dath]

Or you can get a scott oiler and forget about chain lube. Just check the oil level every now and then and give the chain a wipe when you wash the bike. Downside is a bit more fling on the side of the bike, but if you're commuting on the thing it's convenient.

I have a Scott Oiler - and have stopped using it in preference to using normal lube. I find the Scott Oiler tends to make a mess. Leave the bike parked somewhere for 3 or 4 hours and you tend to start getting spots of oil on the ground.

I've had lot of advice on how to adjust it - but the problem remains. So I presume it is a general issue. I guess it is not a problem it you don't mind leaving small oil drops wherever you park for the day. But I like my garage floor to be nice and clean and clear of oil stains ...

[george formby]

Perhaps I learnt wrong, but the way I learnt was after your put the lube on the chain you wipe the excess lube off. There shouldn't really be anything left to flick off onto the back wheel. You only need a small amount of lube on the inside of the chain links.

Also I learnt to put it on a hot/warm chain (just after you finish riding). The solvent then dissolves quickly, leaving the grease/wax well applied to the chain.

Any chance the issue you have experienced is to do with the way it is applied?

I use kero to clean & a sticky Spectro lube that I was given. The chain just gets a light spray on the rollers & I then use a scrunched up carrier bag to wipe off the excess. I get very little fling, the odd spot on the wheel rim.

[george formby]

Perhaps I learnt wrong, but the way I learnt was after your put the lube on the chain you wipe the excess lube off. There shouldn't really be anything left to flick off onto the back wheel. You only need a small amount of lube on the inside of the chain links.

Also I learnt to put it on a hot/warm chain (just after you finish riding). The solvent then dissolves quickly, leaving the grease/wax well applied to the chain.

Any chance the issue you have experienced is to do with the way it is applied?

I use kero to clean & a sticky Spectro lube that I was given. The chain just gets a light spray on the rollers & I then use a scrunched up carrier bag to wipe off the excess. I get very little fling, the odd spot on the wheel rim.

[Warr]

I have a Scott Oiler - and have stopped using it in preference to using normal lube. I find the Scott Oiler tends to make a mess. Leave the bike parked somewhere for 3 or 4 hours and you tend to start getting spots of oil on the ground.

I've had lot of advice on how to adjust it - but the problem remains. So I presume it is a general issue. I guess it is not a problem it you don't mind leaving small oil drops wherever you park for the day. But I like my garage floor to be nice and clean and clear of oil stains ...

Have a Scott Olier on my Hornet. Compared to anything else I am prepared to put up with some things.
But the over-oiling would be nice if I could fix. What were you recommended ??

[SMOKEU]

I clean the chain with kerosene every 1000km and lube it with Spectro chain wax every 500km. When I clean the chain with kerosene and a rag, should I leave it to dry before waxing it, or should I apply the wax immediately after cleaning the chain so it's still warm?

[Jonno.]

I was told wax is better for higher temperature environments (such as racing), but didn't stay on as well and needed to be applied more frequently. Lube breaks down more quickly at higher temperatures than wax - but for normal operating stays on the chain longer.

I think the main difference is that maxima doesn't fling off.

[p.dath]

I think the main difference is that maxima doesn't fling off.

Perhaps another reason why wax is used in racing applications, since the chain will be going so much faster.

This is outside of my area of knowledge, but I was told the wax breaks down quicker, which is why it needs to be applied more frequently than lube.

[Quasi]

I alwys use Maxima wax. After every ride, as soon as i get home, throw the beast onto paddock stand, spray on Maxima (chain still hot), let run a few revolutions of chain to ensure it gets fully intergrated, and its done. Always spray to the very front of the chain so it doesnt go anywhere near the tyre. i am religious about doing this every time i ride.

Am interested to see how long this new chain and sprockets go for.

[DesmoDAZ]

Maxima Wax 100% good