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How often do you lube your chain?

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Kedo said:
According to the label they have the same chemical compounds so it appears that the only difference is the $2.00 more a can the Chain-saver costs. Sounds like marketing at work again.
Also for those that are looking for some as of 9am today> 6 cans on the shelf @ Lowes brampton (Steeles Kennedy) and 1 Can of Chain-Saver.
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The Chain Saver is thicker than the Multi-Use
 
Now we just need to find where to get one of those 3-sided chain cleaning brushes that doesn't require an hour's ride each way. (NOT that that's really a problem)

I'm one of the kerosene/gear oil guys. Been doing that for the past 5 years and it works fine. Dirt cheap, too.
 
I use the Sabesto they use at Rosey Toes...and it's better to lube often than not enough (especially if your bike sits outside often/always) - or you'll be back at Rosey Toes for a new chain sooner than expected *ahem* Not that I would know from experience...just, you know...heard that *shifty eyes*
 
SLIM said:
Now we just need to find where to get one of those 3-sided chain cleaning brushes that doesn't require an hour's ride each way. (NOT that that's really a problem)

I'm one of the kerosene/gear oil guys. Been doing that for the past 5 years and it works fine. Dirt cheap, too.
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+1, I don't really clean my chain often but I do use 80/90 gear oil everytime I put gas in my tank. I am on track to get 30 000 km on my current chain. The front and rear sprockets are gears. When you oil your chain you are doing it for the sprockets, not the chain.
 
Senshi said:
I am in the same boat, yesterday I read the back label and it still says dry wax on the back so we should be good. I will switch to the chain saver stuff once my 6 cans run out.
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Sell your 6 cans (there are plenty people that would buy it here).

BusaBob said:
The Chain Saver is thicker than the Multi-Use
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I'm with BusaBob. Spray the multi-use, clean your chain, then spray the chain saver. It's thicker and you'll notice a smoother ride (with the thicker lube)... and it's definitely not a placebo effect. If you don't believe me, spray both side-by-side on cardboard and you can see for yourself.
 
Vlad said:
He told you well and you are doing it right providing that you are very careful. I make sure the bike is stable on the center stand (mine is, very) and hold the clutch releasing it just enough to spin the wheel. Spray the middle part of the lower stretch of the chain from above, making sure my fingers or any part of the clothing are nowhere near the chain or the rear sprocket (that's quite easy when using the long nozzle spray can, and I never even had that "straw" caught up in the chain). That is the easiest and fastest way to thoroughly and evenly lube the chain.
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Please, for **** sakes to anyone reading this: DO NOT DO THIS.

Keep the bike off, and in netural: left hand holds the can and sprays the chain (top side of the lower run; i.e. the inner side of the chain), right hand spins the rear wheel. If you suck at it, keep practicing; you'll get better at it. This is WAY safer than losing fingers.
 
Kri$han said:
Please, for **** sakes to anyone reading this: DO NOT DO THIS.

Keep the bike off, and in netural: left hand holds the can and sprays the chain (top side of the lower run; i.e. the inner side of the chain), right hand spins the rear wheel. If you suck at it, keep practicing; you'll get better at it. This is WAY safer than losing fingers.
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That's how I do mine too lol.
But yea not a good idea, easy way to loose fingers.
I just spray it like that with the long nozzle. I don't clean it with bike runnin or in gear, if crap is spinning my fingers are no were near it.
 
knowledge said:
I'm with BusaBob. Spray the multi-use, clean your chain, then spray the chain saver. It's thicker and you'll notice a smoother ride (with the thicker lube)... and it's definitely not a placebo effect. If you don't believe me, spray both side-by-side on cardboard and you can see for yourself.
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O.k. So its not all marketing.lol thx.
 
do it after a ride as well.. Chain should be warm.
 
Chain is easier to clean when warm too. I ride from work on ****** days park the bike, grab my stuff n clean/lube it within 5 minutes of arriving. Chain looks new.

As for Chain-saver def looks different and feels different than when I was using the Chain wax http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/attac.../145473d1244584880-chain-lube-chain_wax_-.jpg

When I touch the chain it feels like it has a layer of oil but is not like super sticky like before.
 
Kri$han said:
This is WAY safer than losing fingers.
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My fingers are never closer than 30cm away from any moving part of the bike when I lube my chain.
WAY safer than spinning the wheel with your hand.
 
I use WD40 on the chain every time I feel like it. Don't use a grease or wax or paste that will attract grime and pack it into the chain. These are roller chains, folks... they don't really need lubrication, just an application of an oil-based product from time to time to keep the seals from drying out.
 
Chains are a pain particularly on longer rides when you need to lube it almost on a daily basis. My current bike has shaft drive; I will never go back to chain drive again.
 
Malks said:
Chains are a pain particularly on longer rides when you need to lube it almost on a daily basis. My current bike has shaft drive; I will never go back to chain drive again.
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Ditto... Loving the belt drive in my case
 
Shaman said:
These are roller chains, folks... they don't really need lubrication...
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This is a frequently propagated partial truth that needs to be addressed. it is true that modern O/X/Y/M/whatever-ring chains have sealed pin joints that do not really need pin lubrication. However, the rollers are not sealed and need to be both cleanedand lubricated. Dirty, stuck or rusty rollers will wear the sprockets no matter how well the O rings keep the joints lubricated. All chains need lubrication, period. Some will just last longer when abused or not maintained properly.
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The above diagram is not accurate, but I couldn't find a better one. There is no sealed lubricant between the roller and the roller bearing. Also, roller is not connected (welded) to the inner side plate - roller bearing is. Consequently, the roller spins freely and it's not lubricated with the sealed lubricant.
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