What does everyone use for chain lube/wax???
and why?
03-09-2005, 12:21 PM
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Re: What does everyone use for chain lube/wax??? (integrator43)
I use honda chain wax. I put my bike on the pitbull, and clean the chain with an old tooth brush. I think apply the chain wax generously after the cleaning. Seems to hold up nicely!
03-09-2005, 01:30 PM
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Re: What does everyone use for chain lube/wax??? (integrator43)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by integrator43 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OK Second question. What product do you like to use for chain cleaning?</TD></TR></TABLE>
WD 40 and a grunge brush for the cleaning. Grunge brush:
Try to just spray in between the links to lube the o rings.
Some people insist on spraying the whole chain. All it does is collect dirt
Proper place to lube:
WD 40 and a grunge brush for the cleaning. Grunge brush:
Try to just spray in between the links to lube the o rings.
Some people insist on spraying the whole chain. All it does is collect dirt
Proper place to lube:
03-09-2005, 01:54 PM
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Re: What does everyone use for chain lube/wax??? (MSchu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">here we go again with WD40
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WD40 is only good for cleaning. You should use a separate chain lube after.
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WD40 is only good for cleaning. You should use a separate chain lube after.
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03-09-2005, 02:01 PM
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Re: What does everyone use for chain lube/wax??? (MSchu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">here we go again with WD40
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Explain to me exactly what's wrong with using WD40 to clean you chain then using some chain wax to lube your chain?
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Explain to me exactly what's wrong with using WD40 to clean you chain then using some chain wax to lube your chain?
03-09-2005, 02:11 PM
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Re: What does everyone use for chain lube/wax??? (MSchu)
Oh ok.
So let's be clear then...
DON'T LUBE YOUR CHAIN WITH WD40!!!
It should only be used to clean the chain when enough crap builds up on it. You should use a separate motorcycle specific chain lube/wax of your preference to lube the chain.
So let's be clear then...
DON'T LUBE YOUR CHAIN WITH WD40!!!
It should only be used to clean the chain when enough crap builds up on it. You should use a separate motorcycle specific chain lube/wax of your preference to lube the chain.
03-09-2005, 02:42 PM
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Re: What does everyone use for chain lube/wax??? (MSchu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nothing... sorry. Just for folks that think WD40 is a lube... its not, it is a solvent</TD></TR></TABLE>
Lighter fluid is ******* magic in a bottle
Lighter fluid is ******* magic in a bottle
03-09-2005, 03:11 PM
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Re: What does everyone use for chain lube/wax??? (MSchu)
Alright, now for a third question. What about frequency of lubing/waxing? Approx. how many miles?
03-09-2005, 03:34 PM
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Re: What does everyone use for chain lube/wax??? (integrator43)
Every 500 miles but it's also recomended by the manual to do after riding in the rain or washing the bike.
03-09-2005, 05:02 PM
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Re: What does everyone use for chain lube/wax??? (RebornGSR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RebornGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Every 500 miles but it's also recomended by the manual to do after riding in the rain or washing the bike. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah I used to mine about every 500 miles but seemed as though chain was getting extremely noisy sooner than that so now i do about every 200-250 and seems to be ok.
i looked through my FSM and it says to use 80-90 gear oil does anybody else use this?
yeah I used to mine about every 500 miles but seemed as though chain was getting extremely noisy sooner than that so now i do about every 200-250 and seems to be ok.
i looked through my FSM and it says to use 80-90 gear oil does anybody else use this?
03-09-2005, 06:57 PM
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I use the can spray they have in the bike shop. WD40 to clean it. I have been cleaning/lubing after every one of my rare rides since theres so much **** on the roads, but come summer time, I do the every 4 days things since i puttin gon about 60-100 a night. I dunno i feel like as long as your not using something harmful to clean it, u cant really do it too much. I check my chain tension while its up the stands as well.
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Re: (Phaze2 Mike)
Dayam! You guys clean and lube your chain every 500 miles? When the **** do you find time to ride? Shiet.. most people do a whole once over every oil change around here. (clean, lube, torque, etc) Then again, you guys ride in **** weather. 
03-09-2005, 09:59 PM
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Re: What does everyone use for chain lube/wax??? (integrator43)
i used bel ray, never had a problem... but then again i never used anything else so i cant compair
and i did do mine every 600miles. every other week or so i lubed and cleaned the chain...
and i did do mine every 600miles. every other week or so i lubed and cleaned the chain...
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