Which Chain oil
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the great chain lube debate...everyone recommends what they are currently using...and you go and buy whatever the stockist you always go to has in stock.. admit it!
Ive tried most of them, I lube the chain after every ride (little and often) and cant really tell one against the other,i can tell you that having a long spout or straw which delivers a "narrow "squirt of lube stops it going all over the wheel and swing arm in the first place, thats the only thing I look for.
Ive tried most of them, I lube the chain after every ride (little and often) and cant really tell one against the other,i can tell you that having a long spout or straw which delivers a "narrow "squirt of lube stops it going all over the wheel and swing arm in the first place, thats the only thing I look for.
Edited by podman on Tuesday 15th January 16:47
podman said:
the great chain lube debate...everyone recommends what they are currently using...and you go and buy whatever the stockist you always go to has in stock.. admit it!
Ive tried most of them, I lube the chain after every ride (little and often) and cant really tell one against the other,i can tell you that having a long spout or straw which delivers a "narrow "squirt of lube stops it going all over the wheel and swing arm in the first place, thats the only thing I look for.
That sounds like good advice.. letting it soak in before riding it again..Ive tried most of them, I lube the chain after every ride (little and often) and cant really tell one against the other,i can tell you that having a long spout or straw which delivers a "narrow "squirt of lube stops it going all over the wheel and swing arm in the first place, thats the only thing I look for.
Edited by podman on Tuesday 15th January 16:47
podman said:
the great chain lube debate...everyone recommends what they are currently using...and you go and buy whatever the stockist you always go to has in stock.. admit it!
can't say I have ever done that myself. I always have at least 1 extra than I need. If I get to the last one and need to top myself back up and they don't have what I want to go elseware or get it onlineEdited by podman on Tuesday 15th January 16:47
If you have an X ring sealed chain or even an O ring one then you can put what you like on it as the seals will keep out the oil anyhow! I used 3 in 1 oil with PTFE and cleaned the chain with it reularly but never left it wet at all. Never had an issue and I learnt that from some others who had serious bits of kit on the road. Additionally all this anti fling stuff just attracts the dirt and crap around you. If your lazy - spray away to your hearts content, if not clean yr chain regular with oil and wipe clean guys! you wont have a problem then.
Just my 10 pence worth of experiance.
Just my 10 pence worth of experiance.
podman said:
the great chain lube debate...everyone recommends what they are currently using...and you go and buy whatever the stockist you always go to has in stock.. admit it!
Ive tried most of them, I lube the chain after every ride (little and often) and cant really tell one against the other,i can tell you that having a long spout or straw which delivers a "narrow "squirt of lube stops it going all over the wheel and swing arm in the first place, thats the only thing I look for.
Must admit when I got the bike..I came on here and asked what oil to use..I was ready to spray WD-40 on it Ive tried most of them, I lube the chain after every ride (little and often) and cant really tell one against the other,i can tell you that having a long spout or straw which delivers a "narrow "squirt of lube stops it going all over the wheel and swing arm in the first place, thats the only thing I look for.
Edited by podman on Tuesday 15th January 16:47
...more than a few said Wurth dry....like a sheep...i followed 
..Dont use WD40 full stop, its solvent based and will flush out that lovely lubricating oil from the rollers, pins and attack those “O” and “X” rings…so No, you cant use just any oil on an “O” ring chain.
Most bike manufacturers recommend cleaning the chain in paraffin and lubricating with engine oil, I suppose(but don’t know for sure) 3 in 1 is a close enough match.
Most bike manufacturers recommend cleaning the chain in paraffin and lubricating with engine oil, I suppose(but don’t know for sure) 3 in 1 is a close enough match.
I used Muc off Chain Lube, found it decent enough. Used the chain cleaner evey time i washed the bike, then applied the lube with no problems. It came with a straw attachement, so bike on centre stand, stick it in first gear and spray on. Didn't seem to throw any of it onto the back wheel either
Busa_Rush said:
Has anybody been using dry chain lube for a long time (> 10k miles) and not had any problems ?
Yep - no problems here. I don't lube enough as it is (fnar fnar). I've done nearly 20k on the blade & have always used Wurth dry lube. The chain has barely needed adjustment...how much of this is down to me hardly ever riding in the wet, not given it the full beans all the time, or some other unknown factor I dunno 
Yoda954 said:
Busa_Rush said:
Has anybody been using dry chain lube for a long time (> 10k miles) and not had any problems ?
Yep - no problems here. I don't lube enough as it is (fnar fnar). I've done nearly 20k on the blade & have always used Wurth dry lube. The chain has barely needed adjustment...how much of this is down to me hardly ever riding in the wet, not given it the full beans all the time, or some other unknown factor I dunno Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff