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Old 06-05-2010, 03:51 PM
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I was looking at some different kinds of chain lubes and found this one. What you think? Good or not?

http://www.championbrands.com/perform-chain-lube.html

http://www.championbrands.com/pr-chainlube.html
 
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Old 06-05-2010, 05:21 PM
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My recommendation is to keep your chain clean. Put your bike up on the rear spools, take an oil drain pan and fill about an inch with kerosene. Take a parts brush and slowly; carefully, scrub the chain against the rear of the drive sprocket (to help minimize fling.) After you clean the gunk out, take a shop towel and dry off. If you do this once a month or so, depending on how much you ride, your chain will run smooth for quite a while. You can apply whatever lube you wish, but most chains are lubed between the plates. Only a minimal amount of lube should suffice. I find that lube seems to attract more grit and dirt than it is worth.
 
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Old 06-05-2010, 08:13 PM
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I use an aerosol type chain lubricant, it does the job but there is alot of spray after.
 
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Old 06-06-2010, 03:26 PM
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Yeah, i just bought a new chain and sprocket set on ebay the other day. Got it all put on and just wanted to keep the new one protected properly because of the rubber o-rings between the link plates.
 
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Old 06-06-2010, 08:17 PM
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I have been a fan of PJ1 for a long time on O-ring chains. Everyone will have their own preference of course. Good luck in your experience.

What sprocket and chain set did you buy?
 
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Old 06-06-2010, 08:30 PM
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After cleaning, this is the lube I use:
http://www.aerostich.com/teflon-mult...lubricant.html
Doesn't seem to attract the same amount of dirt and grime that others seem to.
 
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Old 06-07-2010, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Dragone#19
I have been a fan of PJ1 for a long time on O-ring chains. Everyone will have their own preference of course. Good luck in your experience.

What sprocket and chain set did you buy?
+1

I used maxima for years. Then about 4-5 months ago, they were out and I decided to try the pj1. LOVE IT! expensive, but love it.
 
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Old 06-07-2010, 01:52 PM
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I really like DuPont Teflon Dry Wax. Stays really clean, chain is nice & quiet.
 
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WD40... the only thing i've ever used.. and will ever use..
 
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Old 06-07-2010, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by onel0wcubn
WD40... the only thing i've ever used.. and will ever use..
man I hate wd40 - its a dirt magnet.

I've used a few things but became a big fan of TC-11. it has staying power, intense anti-rust ability, and does not damage rubber or plastic(think o-rings).
 


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