what is the best chain lube to buy???
#21
04-29-2009, 04:44 PM
#22
04-29-2009, 04:44 PM
so if wd40 is so bad for your o-rings, why would you still use it as a degreaser? you are still puting it on your chain...
Also, although I don't believe it's detrimental to the o-ring itself (or any rubber for that matter), I do believe it has the capability of getting past the o-rings and compromising the internal grease, thereby drying them out. I have no conclusive evidence of this, but if experienced riders as well as several publications mention of a potential concern, then it would be wise to take heed, imo.
I've been using Simple Green with a toothbrush & it works really good. I'll use the WD to clean the sprockets, kickstand, & chain covers that's about it.
WD-40 is also widely used with firearms where again, it's used as a cleaner; never as a lubricant; but nobody ever argues that on those forums, lol.
Last edited by Incognito; 04-29-2009 at 04:46 PM.
#23
04-29-2009, 05:12 PM
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I've not tried all lubes and am not aware of the judgement criteria, so I don't have an opinion which is best. WD-40 has worked very well for me, and this hysteria about WD-40 destroying O-rings is complete BS.
I've not tried all lubes and am not aware of the judgement criteria, so I don't have an opinion which is best. WD-40 has worked very well for me, and this hysteria about WD-40 destroying O-rings is complete BS.
so if wd40 is so bad for your o-rings, why would you still use it as a degreaser? you are still puting it on your chain...
i dont use wd40 as a lube or degreaser, but im not against it either. i just want to know why most of you are saying 'hell no, dont use it as a lube' but yet you still clean your chain with it...
i dont use wd40 as a lube or degreaser, but im not against it either. i just want to know why most of you are saying 'hell no, dont use it as a lube' but yet you still clean your chain with it...
It is documented on many motorcycle and car forums and generally mentioned all over the web and has been common knowledge that rubber can be a little adversely effected by WD40... over a long long period of time..
It does not dissolve O Rings in a week ...it does not make the disintegrate over night... but it is not very good for them in general..
If WF40 is used as a cleaner , then wiped off and good chain lube applied afterward , it would never cause any measurable damage, so lets leave the disintegrating O Ring argument to die quietly
The point here is not whether WDF40 is a chain killing nightmare to use, but that there are far better alternatives ready to use , off the shelf , that do a way more effective job that the dreaded WD40
LOLIf you use it ...that's fine ,good for you , but any noob here that wants a few clues about there CBR drive chain, that does not know anything about chain lube , will not hear me back up anyone promoting the practice of using WD40 as a chain lube by itself....
Last edited by CBRclassic; 04-29-2009 at 06:13 PM.
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04-29-2009, 06:58 PM
#25
04-29-2009, 07:17 PM
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Are you changing your stance on the damaging effects of WD-40 or are you contradicting yourself?
I have changed nothing , nor contradicted myself...
What exactly is my dreamworld? Do you think I'm lying about going 20,000 miles on a chain?
I actually said that a bloody chain will still go 20000 with minimal or next to no lube anyway.. so why would I call you a liar , when you are at least lubing with WD40....obviously it would last about a normal life time...
Your dream world is where you think that WD40 is worth even arguing about as a recommended chain lube .. (that is a dam dream)
(YOU are the only person I have ever heard of that would dare to recommend it as a stand alone chain lube)
This place has some of the most experienced riders that the world has to offer and do you see them jumping in to proclaim WD40as a suggested chain lube? or do you see them jumping in to ridicule me ? and I assure you they would if I was out of line mate..
anyway ... please do me a favor and try to stop pulling little pieces of my posts out of context and making issues of them...
How long do you think I have been around motor cycle chains mate ...?
I did not just get off the last bus yu know.. ok
and I am not trying to just argue with you either..
The problem is that if I just let this slide and allow you to let some poor unsuspecting noob to get the idea that using WD40 as a std alone chain lube is ok , I would be remiss of my duties here to other new riders.... because better more suitable products are readily available for motorcycle chains ..
Last edited by CBRclassic; 04-29-2009 at 07:26 PM.
#26
04-29-2009, 07:17 PM
Ok , let put this O Ring thing to bed..
It is documented on many motorcycle and car forums and generally mentioned all over the web and has been common knowledge that rubber can be a little adversely effected by WD40... over a long long period of time..
It does not dissolve O Rings in a week ...it does not make the disintegrate over night... but it is not very good for them in general..
The point here is not whether WDF40 is a chain killing nightmare to use, but that there are far better alternatives ready to use , off the shelf , that do a way more effective job that the dreaded WD40
LOLIf fact from now on, only Chuck Norris is allowed to talk about WD-40...
#27
04-29-2009, 07:32 PM
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You haven't the slightest idea, do you? From what I can tell none of your comments and opinions regarding WD-40 are based on actual results. If that's the case maybe you should stop talking about WD-40.
"You think I have not got a clue" ............. hu?
" From what you can tell " ? .. well that does explain thing a little clearer for me.. LOL
mate ... time for your bed ...
#28
04-29-2009, 07:36 PM
Your dream world is where you think that WD40 is worth even arguing about as a recommended chain lube .. (that is a dam dream)
anyway ... please do me a favor and try to stop pulling little pieces of my posts out of context and making issues of them...
How long do you think I have been around motor cycle chains mate ...?
I did not just get off the last bus yu know.. ok
I did not just get off the last bus yu know.. ok
#29
04-29-2009, 07:40 PM
You can't debate a point to save your life! Stop replying with cheesy insults and discuss results!!!