Can anyone reccomend a good chain lube?

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Can anyone reccomend a good chain lube?

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I have been using this stuff, and I hate it! It turns mud into a sticky mess that requires LOTS of elbow grease to get off!

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Try Maxima chain guard. Great stuff & easy to clean after..
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This is what I use! :lol:

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i wonder (and i appologize if this is a stupid idea) how chainsaw chain lube would hold up ?

it seems a chainsaw chain gets put through even more abuse then a KDX chain so if the lube works in that situation it should also work on the trails right ?

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forget it
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I think if you have an O ring chain, you don't really need to lube it. I spray a little penetrating oil on mine to keep it from rusting after washing.
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Thanks guys!

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Post by gsa102 »

I use the Maxima lube on both O-ring and non O-ring chains. I think sticky is a good thing for lubrication.
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Rem-oil rocks!

Chain bar oil is basically plain-jane motor oil.
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Dupont Teflon lube from Lowes. Not nearly as much mess as others. Been using it on my streetbike for a few years now.
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+1 on Maxima here.
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Post by KarlP »

For me, on an o-ring chain, no lube is the best lube.

the lube can't get anywhere it will do any good, anyway.
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Post by dan46n2 »

DID recommends lubing your chain, as the grease is only in certain areas of the chain.
http://www.didchain.com/chainMaintenance.html

YMMV.
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To guard against corrosion on O ring chains, which is the idea behind the penetrating oil.
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Post by gregp »

I run an o-ring chain (doesn't everybody?) and just spray it down with WD-40 after every ride, and wipe it off with a rag. It stays nice and clean (I have one of those fancy looking Gold ones). I have been using this method for years, and I have never noticed any accelerated wear, or any other issues. A chain/sprocket set usually lasts me at least a full year of casual trail riding use.
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Post by nearma12 »

I've been using "Lucas Oil" Chain Lube. It is foamy when it comes out, then turns to liquid in a few seconds. That makes it easy to spray it where you want it. It also penetrates very well.

I hear lots of people say that they don't lube an O-ring chain. Just my opinion.....but, I think that the rollers still need a film of lube between them and the sprockets to reduce friction. At the very least. Right? :?
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No.
Nothing will stay there any longer then a few seconds.
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Its never a bad idea to lube an O ring chain.
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