gallego1968
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I ride motorbikes and with them you have to make sure that the chain is clean and lubed properly or it won't last long. Does this go for cycle chains as well, if you what chain lube would you recommend.
I've heard it's really quite bad for your chain from a few places..WD40 every other day
WD-40 was developed by the military in the 50s as a rust preventative solvent and de-greaser to protect missile parts. It quickly became a household item when people discovered it had thousands of other uses as a cleaner, rust-prevention agent, squeak-stopper and more. It also works wonders as a light lubricant on small items like hinges, locks, and toys.
Bicycle chains, on the other hand, are far too heavy and fast-moving for the lubricating power of WD-40 to have any effect at all. As a matter of fact, WD-40 will actually strip away any existing lubricant and leave your drivetrain dry – metal on metal. Basically, spraying this stuff on your chain is worse than using no lubricant at all!
you’ve been listening to too many story’s, take it from me I get well over 6500 miles out of a chain.I've heard it's really quite bad for your chain from a few places..
WD40 every other day
you’ve been listening to too many story’s, take it from me I get well over 6500 miles out of a chain.
I wash it in white spirits, let it dry and then spray it in WD40 every other day job done
I ride motorbikes ......
Chain saw oil every 3 or 4 months. Sticks like the proverbial and after a year's use it seems to give good chain life too.
Some light mickey taking going on.
Finish Line etc dry or wet lubes depending upon conditions. Use a dropper bottle, one drop on each roller. Spin chainset then wipe off excess oil from the chain with a rag. Oil only needs to be on the rollers, not on the links - they get a slight covering anyway. Aerosols are a waste of money on a chain - you end up with too much on it and not where it's needed - just use a dropper bottle.