Best chain lubes
- Thread starter timtek
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Alright you got mePositive
kiwi
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I used to use this on one of my older bikes. Seems fine. I still use it on my Mtn Bike though and DuPont on the Motorcycle
kiwi
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Bargin for the price eh?
wonderings
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Does no one use the Scottoiler system? If I had a bike with chain I would be using this.
http://www.scottoiler.com/uk/Kits/eSystem-Electronic-Scottoiler/flypage.tpl.html
http://www.scottoiler.com/uk/Kits/eSystem-Electronic-Scottoiler/flypage.tpl.html
Seems like it would be messy.
Oh and something VERY OBVIOUS... but for N00BS pretty important for newer wrenchers, be very careful of where you direct your spray (try front sprocket rather that rear)
I made the mistake of doing it at the rear a few times and last time, there was (unbeknownst to me) overspray that TOUCHED the rear brake disc. So i ended up with half my rear braking power (and i know its suggested to use mainly the front brake ...but i use both!)
It's nothing that brake cleaner or degreaser cant take care of but...ya know... it might cause an accident
I made the mistake of doing it at the rear a few times and last time, there was (unbeknownst to me) overspray that TOUCHED the rear brake disc. So i ended up with half my rear braking power (and i know its suggested to use mainly the front brake ...but i use both!)
It's nothing that brake cleaner or degreaser cant take care of but...ya know... it might cause an accident
Chasem
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Not sure I would spend $300 CDN on something that I can do in around a minute.
Also the stuff I buy comes with a brush and you just paste it on... Only goes on the chain and no mess.
EaZ8
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Oh and something VERY OBVIOUS... but for N00BS pretty important for newer wrenchers, be very careful of where you direct your spray (try front sprocket rather that rear)
I made the mistake of doing it at the rear a few times and last time, there was (unbeknownst to me) overspray that TOUCHED the rear brake disc. So i ended up with half my rear braking power (and i know its suggested to use mainly the front brake ...but i use both!)
It's nothing that brake cleaner or degreaser cant take care of but...ya know... it might cause an accident
some bikes front sprocket is covered.
i use cardboard to block it from getting on anything else.
Venom01
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Anyone use a grease ninja? If so do you know where to get one locally ? (gta). I've read it's one of the best tools you can own for your bike. If not I'm going to bite the bullet and order it online.
http://www.greaseninja.com/index.html
https://youtu.be/yV-hkf-nhvg
http://www.greaseninja.com/index.html
https://youtu.be/yV-hkf-nhvg
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HarleyHare
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Been using thick and clingy gear oil 85W140 since bike was new, it now has 61,000 km with no sign of quitting. Still on my first litre for total cost of $3.
EaZ8
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i have use WD40 to clean the chain.... worked good enough since i had nothing else on hand at my cottage and my bike went through 4 days of rain. "bran new" D.I.D chain (6000km on it this season) had a little surface rust... i brought lube and a grunge brush on the trip but not kerosene. cleaned her up with WD40 scrubbed it and then put on Motul lube.
lube why?? I enjoy the friction and like to work for it
