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Old 05-08-08, 02:31 PM   #1
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Default How often do you lube the chain?

Just wondering how often people lube the chains on thier bikes and also how often people clean it before hand as well???
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Old 05-08-08, 02:32 PM   #2
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Default Re: How often do you lube the chain?

Every time I go out on the bike is when I lube it

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ermmm when i remember/can be bothered/when treacle does it for me..and same as cleaning it
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Old 05-08-08, 02:56 PM   #4
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Default Re: How often do you lube the chain?

every 200 miles or so with PJ1

Chain is always spotless and kept clean by wiping it at same time as applying pj1
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Old 05-08-08, 03:02 PM   #5
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ermmm when i remember/can be bothered/when treacle does it for me..and same as cleaning it
wot she said (apart from the treacle bit)
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Old 05-08-08, 03:08 PM   #6
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Scottoiler for me.
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Old 05-08-08, 03:19 PM   #7
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every 100 - 200 depending on the weather.
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Old 05-08-08, 03:20 PM   #8
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as and when it needs it....

usually done after a ride when the chain is warm
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Old 05-08-08, 03:26 PM   #9
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Every time I go out on the bike is when I lube it

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Old 05-08-08, 03:38 PM   #10
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I try to clean and lube at least once a fortnight / every 300 miles.
Use Wurth Brake & Chain cleaner and then Wurth High Performance chain lube.
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