Chain lube?

[oneofsix]

I was recommended motul (feeling old cause I can't remember who by) and have used that and really like it

http://motomail.co.nz/estore/style/moclroad400.aspx

heard that stuff is good but apply a day before the next ride? seriously? doesn't suit a commuter where you are riding every day. Tried some wax stuff that wanted 15 minutes before a ride, which is ok, put it on at night and its ready to go the next day.

[sinfull]

Brand name - Maxima.

Better than chain lube for road bikes.

Used to use that one but Just trying the synthetic clear in the silver can , like the result so far ! Went a bit heavy to start with but it needed a wetting down lol hell mess on the deck ! But after a few rides/days it's still there ! Bit of splatter but to be expected !

[oracle]

heard that stuff is good but apply a day before the next ride? seriously? doesn't suit a commuter where you are riding every day. Tried some wax stuff that wanted 15 minutes before a ride, which is ok, put it on at night and its ready to go the next day.

I've always just put it on at night or the weekend and not had an issue for the next ride

[oneofsix]

I've always just put it on at night or the weekend and not had an issue for the next ride

Ok so you have found overnight is enough. Being male I hate commitment especially if it means committing to not using the bike at the weekend

[sinfull]

Ok so you have found overnight is enough. Being male I hate commitment :

Yep yep yep yep yep !!!! My sentiments exactly

[oracle]

Ok so you have found overnight is enough. Being male I hate commitment especially if it means committing to not using the bike at the weekend

Yeah first thing back from uni, give it a quick clean then lube then dinner and all good for the morning

[Flip]

A bit of oil often is the way to do it, not lots infrequently.

I don't believe there is much difference between the brands of chain lube, Folk seem to rant about the wax but I don't see how a wax can lube properly. On road bikes it's water and internal corrosion that kills chains, not dirt. I have never cleaned a chain seems like a big waste of time to me.

I do know a couple of people who have lost fingers cleaning chains , never put anything near a chain you don't want cut off, in a very nasty manner.

Great fan of Scott Oilers, my 1200 Trophy did 80,000 on its last chain, and I only had to adjust it twice in this time.

[Zedder]

A bit of oil often is the way to do it, not lots infrequently.

I don't believe there is much difference between the brands of chain lube, Folk seem to rant about the wax but I don't see how a wax can lube properly. On road bikes it's water and internal corrosion that kills chains, not dirt. I have never cleaned a chain seems like a big waste of time to me.

I do know a couple of people who have lost fingers cleaning chains , never put anything near a chain you don't want cut off, in a very nasty manner.

Great fan of Scott Oilers, my 1200 Trophy did 80,000 on its last chain, and I only had to adjust it twice in this time.

From what I can gather, Scott Oilers seem to be the best overall for lubing chains and the wax doesn't have the necessary properties that oil or grease provide.

In place of a Scotty though, I've been using the Bel Ray Super Clean lube for quite a while and in combination with a regular chain cleaning routine (300kms), it appears to do the job.

[bogan]

Does nobody else use the Dupont Teflon multi use stuff? Cleanest chain lube I've ever used, by a large margin. Haven't noticed any performance differences, but I don't often need to replace chains anyway. Much drier than a oil or wax, so less likely to pick up dirt or grit, and says something about being self cleaning, which I guess means the teflon repels any grit out of the high pressure areas.

[Katman]

Some people seem to be a bit confused as to what they are doing when they 'lube their chain'.

You're not actually lubing inside the chain. What you're doing is providing a layer of lube between the chain rollers and the sprockets.

The grease that is kept inside the rollers by the O rings is what is lubing your chain.

[Zedder]

Some people seem to be a bit confused as to what they are doing when they 'lube their chain'.

You're not actually lubing inside the chain. What you're doing is providing a layer of lube between the chain rollers and the sprockets.

The grease that is kept inside the rollers by the O rings is what is lubing your chain.

Sure Katman, but the lube we apply does get to the area of the side plates outside the o ring or x ring area as well as the contact areas of the chain rollers and sprockets. It all helps don't you think?

[Zedder]

Does nobody else use the Dupont Teflon multi use stuff? Cleanest chain lube I've ever used, by a large margin. Haven't noticed any performance differences, but I don't often need to replace chains anyway. Much drier than a oil or wax, so less likely to pick up dirt or grit, and says something about being self cleaning, which I guess means the teflon repels any grit out of the high pressure areas.

I haven't tried it yet but did read that it can dry out a bit too much. I'll revisit the subject though.

[bogan]

Some people seem to be a bit confused as to what they are doing when they 'lube their chain'.

You're not actually lubing inside the chain. What you're doing is providing a layer of lube between the chain rollers and the sprockets.

The grease that is kept inside the rollers by the O rings is what is lubing your chain.

Of course this depends on whether your chain has O-rings in the first place

[Scouse]

I have stopped lubing chains now its so messy

[tigertim20]

I have just had my Hyosung 250 Aquila in for service and all was good no problems at all i was told to remember and lube my chain due to the wet weather etc i was about to have a look online and order one is there any that are better suited for my bike any help on this is apprecited.

Thanks again

Marco

get some from supercheap auto, they stock it, ots cheap and a can lasts ages. I use a grease type one, so it doesnt flick off onto my wheel and make it dirty!

Don't over think things.

A few things to bear in mind.......

Lube your chain at the end of your ride when the chain is warm. It will be ready to go for the next ride.

Lube your chain often with a small amount rather than rarely with a copious amount.

what he said is bang on the money. I think they recommend it like every few hundred kms or so.