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In Search Of The Perfect Chain Lube
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After that debacle, I got to thinking that I'll try something else instead of the anti-sling lubes. Then I happened across LiquidWrench Cycle Chain Lube at Lowes & is what I use now. It's readily available & cheap at $3. It goes on wet but kinda dries out (not completely, though, which I like). It doesn't seem to attract road grit. And when I get a hankerin to clean the chain, I simply saturate it till dripping w the stuff, then use a clean cloth to remove the excess - works well.
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I got the DuPont teflon spray at Lowe's for $5.I've been using the Teflon chain lube on my bike so far with a brand new o-ring chain. I think it is probably the best for o-ring chains, but maybe not as great for regular chains from what I researched. I just ran out a while back and need to pick up some more.
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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I don't use anything. I don't want my purdy rims to get all dirty.
If you're serious about this and you have a motorcycle that sees limited use and you don't want chain oil getting all over everything, but still want a little lube, the way I do it is a shot of lithium grease smeared over 10 or 15 rollers sparingly. The little grease will work it's way around the chain and at least lubricate the rollers where they contact the sprocket. My opinion is this is where a lot of wear happens on a dry chain. Do this, very little grease will fling, and what does is light and easy to wipe off with a dry rag, so clean for us clean freaks plus still lubricated to some extent.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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