shanejones Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Hi guys jus a quick one what do people use to grease there chains brands? etc and how often should I be doing it ?Cheers Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Joe Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I use chain wax myself, though you'll get as many recommendations as there are brands of lube. If you commute in all weathers a daily spray of oil during the wet spells won't do any harm, if you're a sunny weekend warrior like myself just do it when it looks like it's getting dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Scottoiler......job done..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingelton Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I use the WD40 stuff. little bit cheaper than the muck-off stuff and can be procured freely (at a price) at my local halfrauds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I use the WD40 stuff. little bit cheaper than the muck-off stuff and can be procured freely (at a price) at my local halfrauds. Do not use wd40 it is not a lubricant and it washes grease and oil away Your chain will wear a lot quicker using wd40! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I use gear oil (80w) never had a problem though I wonder if I had a more powerful bike if it would be liable to fling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I use gear oil (80w) never had a problem though I wonder if I had a more powerful bike if it would be liable to fling I can confirm it does and I use 90w which is thicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 thought as much, I have tried wax etc but found my chain rusting which never happened with oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 the thing with wax too is all the road grit sticks to it making a grinding paste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDWrecker Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Use Castrol Racing lube on mine and tend to clean and relube it at least every 500 or so miles. Probably every 2 weeks over the summer, over the winter every trip out, but winter trips are rare things these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Scottoiler......job done..... +1 for Scottoiler, then put used engine oil in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Just answered on the other post.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min200 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I use the wax based stuff...seems a little less messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Scottoiler......job done..... this reminds me, I need to fit my old scottoiler to my new bike. Job for the weekend me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I use chainsaw oil from a local tool shop. Cheaper than branded motorcycle chain oil, and stickier so less fling.I have also used it in a Scottoiler - which is a brilliant device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmers Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Wurth dry chain lube... won't use anything else. great stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingelton Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I use the WD40 stuff. little bit cheaper than the muck-off stuff and can be procured freely (at a price) at my local halfrauds. Do not use wd40 it is not a lubricant and it washes grease and oil away Your chain will wear a lot quicker using wd40! wd40 brand chain lube, cleaner and wax. should have qualified that. NOT the general purpose lubricant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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