pazx14rider
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posted May 07, 2009 04:16 PM
Chain lube thread
I run chain wax and was thinking about trying something else what do you guys use?
  
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Bawls
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posted May 07, 2009 04:25 PM
i like Bel-ray superclean. Either that or the pro honda in the red can.
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posted May 07, 2009 04:50 PM
wd40,
I don't care if it needs a new chain every 2 years, the bike is clean, the chain is clean, the links aren't binding or dirt clinging to the sucka.
The wax seems to just hold dirt and gum everything up.
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posted May 07, 2009 05:04 PM
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wd40,
I don't care if it needs a new chain every 2 years, the bike is clean, the chain is clean, the links aren't binding or dirt clinging to the sucka.
The wax seems to just hold dirt and gum everything up.
agree. i replace my chain every year any way.
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posted May 07, 2009 05:04 PM
ive used the clear chain wax my maxxium for a few years, but just switched to wd40, and i spray the wd40 onto the rag and wipe it on so theres no excesss. much cleaner than the way, dont know how much its protecting tho.
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DaedalEVE
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posted May 07, 2009 05:05 PM
Klotz klr is what I'm using. Dries fast, very tacky with little to no fling off, very good nozzle, and unlike wax you can't overuse it.
Wd40 might work for some but it breaks down and replaced the oil in the seals, which is bad.
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DaedalEVE
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posted May 07, 2009 05:06 PM
 Edited By: DaedalEVE on 8 May 2009 01:09
Oops... Double post (am on m cell)
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posted May 07, 2009 05:29 PM
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wd40,
The wax seems to just hold dirt and gum everything up.
+1
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posted May 07, 2009 05:36 PM
OIL THREAD FTL...... I guess this is a CHAIN oil thread though.... I'll let it pass.
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pazx14rider
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posted May 07, 2009 05:51 PM
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wd40,
I don't care if it needs a new chain every 2 years, the bike is clean, the chain is clean, the links aren't binding or dirt clinging to the sucka.
The wax seems to just hold dirt and gum everything up.
I agree thats why I was thinking about switching. the wax seems to just cling the dirt too it. after a 50 mile ride you cant tell i wiped the chain off at all.
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pazx14rider
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posted May 07, 2009 05:53 PM
quote:
i like Bel-ray superclean. Either that or the pro honda in the red can.
I was looking at the Bel-ray lube at the dealer the other day. does it attract alot of dirt Bawls?
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posted May 07, 2009 05:55 PM
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dirt Bawls?
there is nothing worse then dirty bawls
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pazx14rider
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posted May 07, 2009 06:12 PM
You know I was thinking after i posted that that this isnt going to be good!haha Only due to the fact I said Bawls and lube in the same sentence!!
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Bawls
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posted May 07, 2009 06:26 PM
it happens to everyone  . I haven't had any problems with the belray, but i clean and lube my chain religiously. i used to run it on my banshee in the sand and the chain and sprocket still looked brand new 3 years and a few thousand runs later. some people don't like it because it's white though.
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pazx14rider
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posted May 07, 2009 06:30 PM
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it happens to everyone . I haven't had any problems with the belray, but i clean and lube my chain religiously. i used to run it on my banshee in the sand and the chain and sprocket still looked brand new 3 years and a few thousand runs later. some people don't like it because it's white though.
Is it alot like the lube they put on a new chain when you buy one?
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posted May 07, 2009 06:47 PM
no, it's a lot more tacky. It's hard to explain. Next time you're in a motorcycle shop, pop the lid off and spray some on your finger lol.
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posted May 07, 2009 06:56 PM
I ran that stuff on my CR500's for years too.
Its good, but still messy.
BTW, alot of ppl don't realise it but the best time to lube the chain is when its warm AFTER a ride, so it is drawn into the pins and rollers, and will set up hard before the next ride, that way much less flings off.
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posted May 07, 2009 07:16 PM
Clean with wd-40 the apply kyrotech that shintz racing sells it's a liquid and won't get all over everything
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posted May 07, 2009 07:43 PM
oh, and wax creates kinks too...
hey Bently, is that stuff clear?
For cleaning chains this is one of the best things I ever came across...
http://www.canyonchasers.net/reviews/accessories/chain_scrubber.php
The review is accurate... buy a couple..the kerosene seems to deteriorate the brushes after a while,
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posted May 08, 2009 02:36 AM
I think the secret, whatever brand you use, is frequent and thorough cleaning to avoid the lube turning into a grinding paste.
I clean with kerosene, dry the chain with a cloth, check for any tight links and give it a good visual inspection, then apply fresh chain-lube.
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posted May 08, 2009 03:35 AM
My problem is my driveway is over 1/2 mile dirt (yes, I live in the middle of the woods) and no matter what I do with the chain wax, by the time I get to the end of the driveway, even creeping along, it still has dirt on it! With wd40 it dosent stick as bad. I just clean the chain everytime I ride it.
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posted May 08, 2009 04:09 AM
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oh, and wax creates kinks too...
hey Bently, is that stuff clear?
For cleaning chains this is one of the best things I ever came across...
http://www.canyonchasers.net/reviews/accessories/chain_scrubber.php
The review is accurate... buy a couple..the kerosene seems to deteriorate the brushes after a while,
Kind of has a light blue tint, really works well. it's like $6.00 from shintz
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reevesmreeves
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posted May 08, 2009 06:49 AM
tried the wd40 when i ran out of maxima chain clean, kerosine, and lube. love it. took out all the rust spots, tarnish, and cleans like nobody's business. makes cleaning the bike much easier too. just bought a new can at wally world last week when picking up some coolant and rotella 15w. and dub is right, the chain doesn't kink now either!
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posted May 08, 2009 06:58 AM
I have always been a WD40 fan, used it on my much beat upon and road raced TL1000R chain, which had also been geared -1 / +3 which supposedly is harder on the chain. When I sold it, the chain was still in great shape with 15,000 miles on it.
I only cleaned my chain every 1,000 or so miles, unless I was racing then it got it before every outing.
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posted May 08, 2009 07:33 AM
WD and Maxima here.
About every 400-500 miles I clean my chain with WD then I go for a quick rip to warm up the chain and fling off any excess.
When I get home, I spray on some Maxima.
13k and my chain still looks like new.
I have a 700' long gravel driveway, too.
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