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molybdenum disulfide grease on a chain

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    molybdenum disulfide grease on a chain

    Anyone ever try this stuff on a motorcycle chain? It's the green grease used on CV joints. It's extremely sticky and has excellent resistance to extreme pressure, but not a high working temperature range. I have a tube of it and was going to brush a little on my new chain once the factory applied lithium grease wears off. I'm thinking its properties might be ideal for a chain and that it might last a really long time.

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    Re: molybdenum disulfide grease on a chain

    The problem with lube like that, is that the sand and grit sticks to it very well, which, in turn, grinds away at your sprockets....

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    Re: molybdenum disulfide grease on a chain

    Quote Originally Posted by gregp View Post
    The problem with lube like that, is that the sand and grit sticks to it very well, which, in turn, grinds away at your sprockets....
    Moly is good shit, but sticky is not.

    there are some lubes which are moly based but with a light/volatile carrier.
    much better imho

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    Re: molybdenum disulfide grease on a chain

    I would use it up just to save a little money. If it didn't last long so what. It would still work.

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    Re: molybdenum disulfide grease on a chain

    Think of the absolute mess that white lithium grease makes when the chain gets warm and it starts flying everywhere. Now think of what the moly will do when the chain warms up?

    If it doesn't have a high working temp, I wonder if it would be more apt to fly off when warm? It might not last as long as you'd hope.

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    Re: molybdenum disulfide grease on a chain

    I've got this jar of peanut butter. It's past the expiration date, so i won't be eating it, but................ I was thinking of using it as chain lube.

    Why not use chain lubrication, chemically engineered for lubricating motorcycle chains, sold in convenient spray cans for easy application? There are enough of those out there to produce a thread debate over which one is best, that will last the whole winter.

    Not to be a dick,....................but......................no really why not?

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    Re: molybdenum disulfide grease on a chain

    Quote Originally Posted by stoinkythepig View Post
    Anyone ever try this stuff on a motorcycle chain?.
    yep, on my enclosed chain Yamaha XV920R

    yamaha recommends a 30,000 mile grease change interval

    I would never use it on an unprotected chain

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    Re: molybdenum disulfide grease on a chain

    Not for chains, but for output splines on shaft drive bikes - used it there for many years.
    Note, most Moly greases are maybe 10% - see if you can get the Honda Moly stuff - 40% if memory serves.

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    Re: molybdenum disulfide grease on a chain

    Quote Originally Posted by blacklightning View Post
    I've got this jar of peanut butter. It's past the expiration date, so i won't be eating it, but................ I was thinking of using it as chain lube.

    Why not use chain lubrication, chemically engineered for lubricating motorcycle chains, sold in convenient spray cans for easy application? There are enough of those out there to produce a thread debate over which one is best, that will last the whole winter.

    Not to be a dick,....................but......................no really why not?
    Not to be a dick? You sure as fuck type like one.

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    Re: molybdenum disulfide grease on a chain

    Quote Originally Posted by Awesome View Post
    Not to be a dick? You sure as fuck type like one.
    Clearly my sarcasm was to highlight my point; and I called myself out for being a dick. Thank you for reinforcing those points.

    Included in my post was advise concerning the OP's question. What did you offer, besides your opinions on my "typing?"


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    Re: molybdenum disulfide grease on a chain

    Quote Originally Posted by Awesome View Post
    Not to be a dick? You sure as fuck type like one.



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    Re: molybdenum disulfide grease on a chain

    We use moly d to lubricate taps in ferrous metals its stains every thing it touches. I personally would never use something like that on a chain. And I agree with who ever said it would pick up grit. The last thing you wanna do is have grit sticking to the orings on a brand new chain. There are plenty of other things you could use moly grease for on a bike or car, solid bearings, etc. Save it for something that it will work well for not just to get rid of it.

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    Just reread and noticed you said it was green. If its not a dark color then there isn't a very high level of molybdenum in it. So I have no idea if it would stain or not. But my original opinion stands. Save it for greasing pivot points on your bike/car.

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