Hellmutt
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posted April 15, 2010 08:29 AM
What's on your chain?
I've been partial to Maxima chain wax for the last 7 or 8 years -- it doesn't fling off after the initial warm and lube process and it tacks up nice to stay on the chain after it's hot........which is one of the biggest reasons I got hooked on it since I had chrome wheels at the time and every little drop showed horribly. Tried a couple other brands/styles back in the earlier 2000's but after finding the Maxima wax, haven't gone back to anything else. Used to always use kerosene to clean up the drive too, recommended by quite a few riders and dealerships for cheap, safe chain cleaner.....until I found tirox - it's easier to work with and doesn't splatter everywhere when you scrub the chain. So, what do you all prefer??
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EZX
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posted April 15, 2010 08:44 AM
WD-40 to clean and nasty, hellva mess, PJ-1 Black Label, that lubes all day.
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted April 15, 2010 08:55 AM
WD-40 clean up, and Belray super clean. I like the fact that it's white so you can see any spots that you miss 
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mokaw
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posted April 15, 2010 08:58 AM
Honda HP chain lube.
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bluechris
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posted April 15, 2010 09:22 AM
+1 maxxima
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Hellmutt
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posted April 15, 2010 09:56 AM
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WD-40 to clean and nasty, hellva mess, PJ-1 Black Label, that lubes all day.
I've got PJ-1 at home ( not sure which type or label though ) for the dirtbike, but it flung all over my nice clean silver wheels when I tried on the rocket........so i gave it up for street -- dirtmachine I don't care that much if it's greasy or dirty
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SLVR_BLT
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posted April 15, 2010 10:40 AM
I use PJ1 Blue Label on mine, works fine and easy to clean off the chain the next time around.
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LAB3
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posted April 15, 2010 03:59 PM
Maxima Chain Wax.. for years
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KZScott
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posted April 15, 2010 04:00 PM
wd40 and often
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LeonidasZX14
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posted April 15, 2010 04:03 PM
Brocks performance lube.
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zixxer14
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posted April 15, 2010 05:29 PM
I've been using Dupont Teflon Multi-Use Dry Wax Lubricant for awhile now. It outlasts any of the former motorcycle chain lubes I used & I get it at Lowe's for about 4~5 bucks. Unless you really spray it on thick it doesn't fling either. Also because it's essentially dry it doesn't pick up grit.
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dubious
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posted April 15, 2010 05:31 PM
special sauce
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gilberjj
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posted April 15, 2010 05:33 PM
quote:
I've been using Dupont Teflon Multi-Use Dry Wax Lubricant for awhile now. It outlasts any of the former motorcycle chain lubes I used & I get it at Lowe's for about 4~5 bucks. Unless you really spray it on thick it doesn't fling either. Also because it's essentially dry it doesn't pick up grit.
I remember reading about this stuff. I'll buy it when my bel-ray runs out.
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Bently
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posted April 15, 2010 05:38 PM
Wynns injector cleaner!
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dubious
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posted April 15, 2010 05:39 PM
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I've been using Dupont Teflon Multi-Use Dry Wax Lubricant for awhile now. It outlasts any of the former motorcycle chain lubes I used & I get it at Lowe's for about 4~5 bucks. Unless you really spray it on thick it doesn't fling either. Also because it's essentially dry it doesn't pick up grit.
That sounds good!
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SLVR_BLT
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posted April 15, 2010 05:48 PM
How about astroglide?
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kawasakijockey
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posted April 15, 2010 05:49 PM
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Wynns injector cleaner!
LOL
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68gts2
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posted April 16, 2010 02:52 PM
+1 Maxima chain wax.
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posted April 16, 2010 03:01 PM
gear oil...
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LeonidasZX14
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posted April 16, 2010 08:23 PM
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Wynns injector cleaner!
LMAO
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Earthbound Missile
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posted April 16, 2010 10:52 PM
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wd40 and often
for street or track? I tried it for street and it seemed like I was lubing twice a day
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LAB3
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posted April 17, 2010 12:11 AM
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Wynns injector cleaner!
LMAO
Me too. I purchasd a can. Mixed with 2 gallons of Shell gas.Rode for 50 miles and filled up and rode another 80 miles. I feel No difference. Did not figure I would but...... they are clean.
Rode the 14 for a 100 miles the next day and it idles fine and runs fine just like before I tried it.
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madkawboy
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posted April 17, 2010 06:54 AM
Dupont Teflon Multi-Use Dry Wax Lubricant
I've been happy with it.
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knydecker
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posted April 17, 2010 07:07 AM
I swear by cheap (less then 2 dollars a gallon) on paint thinner! Cleans great, doesnt hurt paint and most importain-dosent hurt rubber( its inside your chains) try soakng a rubber seal in WD40 over night. After clean take air gun and blow out chain to have a clean/dry canvas.
Then use a good quality chain wax and spray ONLY on the inside part of the chain and wipe with a rag on the sides of the chain with the wax. Let it roll for one min and let sit while you have a beer or two. Now its good to go.
After the first ride, there should be some residue on the rim. Wipe and ride another day.
If you rub your finger on the inside chain and you dont feel wax, then you need to lube again.
A clean/lubed chain will keep your sprokets from wearing down the teeth more so than the chain. Dont forget to check chain tention from time to time.
Just my two cents...
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2heavy
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posted April 17, 2010 08:14 AM
WD40 followed by PJ1 Blue.
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