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Old 04-12-2010, 12:05 AM
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Hey there what do you guys recommend for chain lube? I had an old can of D.I.D something but i'm gonna purchase a new can tomorrow just seeing if you guys have any suggestions or a favorite product that you use? Any insight would be appreciated

Thanks, Nate
 
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Old 04-12-2010, 12:44 AM
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use wd-40
i've used a few different brands of spray on lube and like fuchs silkolene the best.
 
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Old 04-12-2010, 08:23 AM
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If there's a Lowe's by your house, you can pick up a can of DuPont Teflon Multi-Use Lubricant for $5.
It's all I ever use; good stuff.
 
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Old 04-12-2010, 08:26 AM
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Yeah WD-40 ill get right on that so.. thanks for the advice fellas im gonna go pick up a can of fuchs cause i don't have a Lowe's in my town.
 
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You ought to use the search button up above.
 
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You ought to use the search button up above.
Quit starting trouble, indy.
That's my job.

Now what's the problem with WD40??
 
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Old 04-12-2010, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by kilgoretrout
Quit starting trouble, indy.
That's my job.

Now what's the problem with WD40??
ANswer???

I just lilke this product better.
 
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Old 04-12-2010, 09:25 AM
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i prefer the spray chain wax.

p.s., here's a little home remedy tip: chain wax is the bomb for lubricating old locks. i have old padlocks I use outdoors that get really stubborn with time and weather. i used to put wd40 in them, but that only lasts a short while. i sprayed some chain wax in them several YEARS ago, and they still open and lock like a dream.
 
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This question will get you as many solid answers as "Which oil should I use," but here's my point-oh-two:

So long as you're lubricating every 500mi like you're supposed to, and replacing your chain and sprockets at the right times, then pretty much every chain lubricant out there is gonna do ya. You may have to use a little more with some and less with others, but you'll come out the same in the end.
 
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+1 for chain wax i use it religiously and have never had a problem
 


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