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Old 28-04-19, 01:19 PM   #1
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Default not another chain lube thread...

I lied, it is another chain lube thread...

An interesting (that might be stretching it a bit) video on various chain lubes from cooking oil to WD40 to BelRay.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=VnPYdcbcAe0

I've mentioned in a couple of threads in passing the fact that modern chains seem to rust quickly. In the summer I use WD40 chain grease since rust isn't an issue but in the winter I switch to a heavy gear oil. Since I'm a man, I don't normally read manuals, but in a moment of boredom I did read the AL7 manual which actually recommends gear oil which, is pretty much what the video says.

"The main reason for lubing chains is for rust prevention" was another fact from the video.
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Old 28-04-19, 01:36 PM   #2
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Default Re: not another chain lube thread...

FortNine's channel is pretty good. He does another one on chain cleaners which is worth a watch.

https://youtu.be/UrEpAUi_QKA

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Old 28-04-19, 01:40 PM   #3
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That great knowledge, interesting video thanks for sharing
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Old 28-04-19, 01:41 PM   #4
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This: https://www.tutorochainoiler.com/pro...ycle-chain-oil
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Old 28-04-19, 02:33 PM   #5
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I thought O ring or X ring chains kept the lubricant inside the rollers and kept water out, so how can an oil claim to penetrate the chain ? I can understand a sticky lube holding dirt and acting like grinding paste between sprocket teeth and chain - so maybe keeping chain clean and rust free is best ? Maybe a dry lube with Ms03 or teflon is best.....

https://www.hisltd.co.uk/ProductDeta...All%20Products


https://cpc.farnell.com/ambersil/614...26%20Chemicals
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Old 28-04-19, 05:15 PM   #6
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I belueve that the o-rings need to be kept lubricated externally or they perish and fail.
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Old 28-04-19, 07:04 PM   #7
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https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocia...ve-your-chain/

This article reckons a liquid lube in winter and dry in the summer because of more dust in summer. I have been using Wynns clear lube but I may try a dry lube this year like the Wurth one (may be the only one I need being as I hardly ride in winter anyway these days ).
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Old 28-04-19, 07:40 PM   #8
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I belueve that the o-rings need to be kept lubricated externally or they perish and fail.
That and corrosion prevention are two of the three key reasons for using lube on the chain. The third is reducing wear when the rollers mesh with the sprockets.
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Old 28-04-19, 07:42 PM   #9
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I use the spray on Rock Oil... because it's blue
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Old 29-04-19, 08:20 AM   #10
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The other thing about ANY kind of chain lube is, it goes a lot further, gets where it needs to be better, and doesn't fling all over the bike if it's painted on with an old 1-inch brush, rather than sprayed / sploshed liberally all over.

Mark the chain with a spot of paint / Tippex, put bike on paddock stand, spray / pour about a tablespoon of the chain lube of your choice into the cap, dip the brush and tap off the excess, then apply to the inside face of the chain while spinning the wheel slowly by hand.

I do one pass on the sideplates nearest the tyre, another pass on the rollers, and another pass on the side plates away from the wheel, always starting at the marked spot on the chain, and stopping when it comes back around. Then a final few spins of the wheel with the brush across the width of the chain to spread any excess spots of lube around the length of the chain. Wipe the brush off with a rag as this procedure does remove grit etc from the chain.

I do that every 400 miles or so. It takes less time to do it than it did to type it out
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