So, what are the good chain lubes out there??? Thanks Hell, what about the rest of the lubricants too, what does everyone recommend??
also...Is the 4000 mile oil change to early to go to a full synth??? I know in cars its suggested to run standard oil for at least 10k due to the fact that synth works so well it wont let the rings seat... thanks
Motul. Best stuff on the market. It's not as tidy as Chain Wax, but it does a better job getting in the nooks and crannies. You won't find many racers using Chain Wax.
I assume picking a chain lube will be like figuring out which tires suite you best. Everybody uses something that suites them. I use Bel Ray Chain Lube and have for many years. It works well and has minimal fling.
I use ELF, penetrates and sticks, no skanky white chain look, smells exotic.
If the real truth were told, any modern chain lube will probably work fine as long as it is applied properly (hot chain, along side plates, excess wiped off) and the chain is adjusted correctly.
you can try Motul wash and wax. Its for cleaning the fairing, windscreens, helmets and that kind of good stuff, but Todd found it works well on chains as well:woot:
I was using Repsol chain lube, but it flings it up onto my Sato's. So I put on a chainguard (thanks Tai) and now I use Bellray(sp) lube, works good but I don't really like the white...
I was using Silkolene, then put a Pyramid rear hugger on and decided it looked better without the chainguard. Immediately noticed sling onto undertail. Read an old post from Mr.CE Howard about Maxima chain wax, been using it ever since. Also got the idea to purchase a Baxley Chock from Mr. Howard as well.
I use the Honda HP (blue spray can - teflon stuff I think). Makes a huge difference over WD40 (which is what I use to clean).
It does tend to fling everywhere - not as bad as some, but certainly worse than ChainWax. I was reading an article and basically they said if you are using the anodized aluminum rear sprocket you want a more "wet" lubricant than if you are running steel, to prevent wear. Just what I read....:twocents
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