Chain lube

[lancerplayer]

I wasn't sure where to put this question, but anyways...

What do you use to lubricate chains? I'm mostly interested in O-ring chains used on a motorcycle, but I'm open to anything.

 

[cosynthetics]

Chain wax or Amsoil Metal Protector. Both dry very well and don't sling off. Chain wax should be able to be found locally at an ATV or Motorcycle dealer.

 

[glennc]

I like the Honda brand red-can lube. It dries to a thin film and does not attract dirt. I've had much less success with the various chain wax products and can't stand oily chain lubes.

 

[cosynthetics]

I can't stand oily chain lubes either. I went through several before I found some that wouldn't sling crud all over my Gixxer. The brown can of chain wax was the first I found that was clean, thin, and performed.

 

[Falex]

http://aerospacelubricants.thomasnet.com...00|1005|3001057

 

[1sttruck]

A long time ago I use to use PJ lube, and found taht gear oil worked well but it made more of a mess and stank a bit. Application was more important than brand:

1. Get the chain warm, typically by riding,

2. Loose the chain adjuster,

3. Spray the chain in a section, roll the rollers and exercise the links. If the links won't move freely replace the chain.

4. Wipe off excess when done.

 

[Chris142]

Check out the thread I started on the subject!

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/posts/468299/

 

[lancerplayer]

Thanks for the link. It looks like I got some reading ahead of me!

 

[Drew2000]

FWIW, I clean the chain w/ WD40, wipe it dry, then lube w/ Dri-Slide moly lube. No dirt problems and the dry moly film is a extreme pressure lube thet seems to last.

Drew

https://www.russack.com/view_product.php?product=DSL201&searchlink=yes&search=&page=

 

[mjoekingz28]

Try to avoid the tacky lubes. Like, PJ1 it would sling off and be a pain to clean off the fender, swingarm, etc.

A favorite of mine (even though the owner's manual specified using motor oil) is Bel Ray. It is like a heavy white lithium grease spray that goes on easy, doesn't sling and since its white you know if you miss a spot.

Another I am pleased with is Motorex. I got it because I was on the road and it was a refillable small can. Don't remember much about it except that it was good.



I second Drew2000, on the wd40 cleaning first. The dirt and grime just melt away.