social climber Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 I agree with the WD40 idea. Wear on the chain isn't any greater than with ordinary chain lude, possibly because you don't get the same amount of abrasive material sticking to it. I use it on chains on a VFR750, a Maico 490 Alpha2, Aprilia Climber 280R and a Cota 349, all with good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials lad Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 I think the best chain lube is what is already on a chain when you buy a new chain Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtt Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 I think the best chain lube is what is already on a chain when you buy a new chainDanny Actually that is nothing but a packing material to protect from corrosion and offers very little lubrication and attracts dirt like a magnet. The first thing you should always do with a new chain is wash all that sludge off and lube it with a proper lube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials lad Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 oh right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 Would home depot or Lowes stock it ? Wal-Mart sells Simple Green. It washes a bike down real nice at a 50/50 mix with water. Full strength will cut through most mud and grime. I have never used it on a chain though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr nick Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 Isnt `Asda `in the UK part of the WalMart Group....would they stock it ???? regards N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 The only wal mart I ever went in was bigger than the biggest asda by 4 times, they even had a garden machinery section, I guesss there is alot of stuff we just don't get, shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 Based upon the advise ov one of the top national riders here in the US and due to the fact that I am lazy, I have used nothing but WD-40 to lube the stinking thing for the last couple of years. I've been using silicone spray. I think it leaves a little more lube on that WD40 (which seems to have more solvent), yet it still doesn't attract dirt. To my eyes, all that sticky stuff just turns to lapping compound when dirt gets on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 Dirt mud wet dry, it depends what you call it and where you ride. Wet and muddy requires different technique to dry and dusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikespace Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 Tried loads, including chain wax (that was the worst). Since buying the new Sherco (last November) I've used nothing but WD-40. Always looks spotless (the chain that is - before anyone comments), and even with my considerable weight chain wear is minimal (still only on position 4-5 and its out at least one trial a week). No noticeable sprocket wear at the moment. I'm not sure what is worse, the chain being a bit dry on times, or being clogged up with natural abrasive stuck to the oil. I'm going for the first option at the moment while trying to minimise it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthehill Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 I was told by 'one who knows' not to use parafin to wash bike bits (especially bearings) as it is hydroscopic (it attracts water) now you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtesy flush Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 I've used Kerosene and an old toothbrush in a square cake pan for a long time and it works great. Just pour a little Kerosene in the pan and use the brush to clean each link. Then I hang it up from a hook on the ceiling of my garage, dry it off and lube with WD-40. Chains last forever with this treatment on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j@mes Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 someone at my last trial was saying that he put 2/3 grease and 1/3 oil? in a metal can and put his chain in it and heated it with a space heater. He reckoned it ran a lot more freely. I think i'll try it with my next chain before i put it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwilson Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 (edited) Nigel, Here is a photo of my chain cleaning apparatus. I normally suspend the end of the shaft on something of appropriate height. PS Don't waste your time trying Simple Green on a chain. That is what the chain is running through in the pan. It didn't clean anything off but a little sand and dirt. It left the nasty black bits attached. I rinsed the chain off and then cleaned it by running it through petrol in the pan. Edited July 11, 2004 by dfwilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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