Can anyone reccomend a good chain lube?
- Fatherof2
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Can anyone reccomend a good chain lube?
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!
Thank you,
David
Thank you,
David
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This is what I use!
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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 ?
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 ?
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.
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DID recommends lubing your chain, as the grease is only in certain areas of the chain.
http://www.didchain.com/chainMaintenance.html
YMMV.
http://www.didchain.com/chainMaintenance.html
YMMV.
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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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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?
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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