Chain lube - beware of this one

[Berries]

Is anyone using Spectro Z-Clean chain lube? It sprays on white and it claims there is no fling off when used as directed.

I use it but will have to read the directions again because it flings off even more than Maha does when he is thinking of Akzle.

[Flip]

Perhaps the key to this may lay in the words "Based Lubricants" which may involve some type of modern stabilization of the product unlike the bad old days..... Like Lanox MX4 Which I have seen for sale here.

Who knows your rubber band drive on your HD may contain Lanolin as its sometimes used in rubber components to help keep shape and remain pliable.

It was interesting the number of CPC that failed in the carbon steel test after 21 days. I still don't like the idea of animal based lubricants. I have used both beeswax and tallow based black powder lubricants and they don't come close to the protection of good old automotive grease.

My last bike was a Trophy 1200 with a relatively light 525 chain. The first chain lasted 24,000 and I mostly used a castrol chain lube on it every week. I then fitted a new chain and a scott oiler and it was still going strong after 70,000 when I sold it, I also only adjusted it once in that time, I also used 2 bottles of lube in that time.

[george formby]

Hmmmmm. After reading the last couple of pages of this thread I'm going to try margarine. Seems to tick all the necessary boxes.

[caspernz]

Hmmmmm. After reading the last couple of pages of this thread I'm going to try margarine. Seems to tick all the necessary boxes.

So the vegetarian option is Marmite then I suppose? At least it's the right colour from the outset...

[Corse1]

[QUOTE=neels;1130947044]I'm pretty sure the bit that does the cleaning in CRC is kerosene, easier just to use straight kero as it washes off easier afterwards.

QUOTE]
Kerosene is all I ever use for Chain cleaning. Solvent is bad on O rings.

Then just sprayed it with TAC2.

*Didn't care if it flung all over the bike.

I tried Tac2 once

Prolan here. Most engineering suppliers will have it in aerosol cans.

I first came across it in the form of a light grease, used between dissimilar metals in marine applications, (stainless mast fittings on alloy masts) to minimise galvanic corrosion. Nobody seems to know quite how that works, but it does.

I used Prolan on the dirt bikes for years with good results, but the BelRay is better for the road bikes. In fact I use it on the 525 now too, just lasts longer between cleans.

We use prolan for rust prevention of equipment sent overseas. Works a treat but not sure about chain lube given we use a painters spray gun to apply it

I am going to give Inox No Chukka Chain Lube a try http://www.inoxmx.com/inox/mx9-no-chukka-chain-lube/

Yes I know made in Aussie but surely they can do something right! Normally use the Motorex product that sounds similar in performance to the BelRay product mentioned here.

[AllanB]

Chukka............Aussies

[Swivel]

I've never used wax lube before. I wonder if its better and safe.

Akzel gave me a red reputation for this comment. Why. Bit odd.

[AllanB]

Akzel gave me a red reputation for this comment. Why.

He was presuming that you were referencing the time he put a candle up his bum.

[Swivel]

hahahahaha crack up

Sorry it was this comment that warranted a bad rep from Akzel.

[Erelyes]

Sorry it was this comment that warranted a bad rep from Akzel.

hahahahaha crack up

[Swivel]

Is it true that Akzel doesn't actually own a bike or know how to ride one?

[AllanB]

Is it true that Akzel doesn't actually own a bike or know how to ride one?

Some say he does not need to ride or own a bike to know about them.



I find most of his comments quite amusing, often borderline but amusing. And lately he has been posting helpful (if amusing) comments too.

All part of the KB family. Like most families if you have a member you don't like - ignore them :-)

[Tazz]

Is it true that Akzel doesn't actually own a bike or know how to ride one?

Some say that he breaks into people’s houses at night and leaves two mysterious extra keys in a kitchen drawer, and that last week he was found in a locked room tied to a chair with Jewish piano wire. All we know is he’s called Akzle.

[Maha]

Some say he does not need to ride or own a bike to know about them.



I find most of his comments quite amusing, often borderline but amusing. And lately he has been posting helpful (if amusing) comments too.

All part of the KB family. Like most families if you have a member you don't like - ignore them :-)

Just like skidmark then.

[flashg]

Some say that he breaks into people’s houses at night and leaves two mysterious extra keys in a kitchen drawer, and that last week he was found in a locked room tied to a chair with Jewish piano wire. All we know is he’s called Akzle.

With an introduction like that I'm in awe...........
Is he related to the Stig off Top Gear by any chance ?