Chain lube

[stoinkythepig]

I have been using Maxima chain wax and cable lube for years. I recently ran out of lube and thought I'd try another brand so I bought a can of PJ1 blue label chain lube. This PJ1 stuff is vastly superior to the Maxima and I'll be using it instead from now on. Wish I'd known 7 years ago...

[GixerJockey]

Good to know...


And what is it that makes it "vastly superior"?

[butcher bergs]

So after a mile of riding you've deemed the PJ1 better than the Maxima?

Tell me when you acheive 35,000+ miles out of a chain and I'll believe you.

Otherwise it's Maxima, FTW.

[CEO]

I use DuPont's multipurpose teflon lubricant... it's an excellent chain lube, doesn't fling or collect crud, anything.

I bought a whole case of it.

Here is an unnecessarily large image of it:

[stevecbr900rr]

Chris were did you get that? So tired of cleaning my undertail. Shit just cakes on there.

[CEO]

Steve I think I got the case here when I was ordering some other supplies:

DuPont Teflon Lubricant

This stuff is mint... most of the bike-specific stuff I've seen/tried I was not at all impressed by.

[Pigman]

Its all about heating the chain up good and cleaning it, then Lube and allow to cool..I have found the Chain Wax thats Yellowish is best doesn't fling off. I think its Bellray.

[stoinkythepig]

Good to know...


And what is it that makes it "vastly superior"?

It stays on the chain, not all over my bike. Maxima would last 100 miles or so and the chain rollers would be dry and shiny. PJ1 goes 400+ miles and is still nice and gooey.

[Pigman]

I have seen 28K on a stock GSXR 1k chain so I am good...wax does stay longer for sure....

[stoinkythepig]

So after a mile of riding you've deemed the PJ1 better than the Maxima?

Tell me when you acheive 35,000+ miles out of a chain and I'll believe you.

Otherwise it's Maxima, FTW.

No, I went almost 2 miles, then I pulled over to type the good news to the world via NESR.

I have never been able to coax more than 25,000-30,000 miles out of a chain using Maxima. I am not convinced any of these lubes extend the life of a chain though, it's not like they penetrate beyond the O rings where the real wear takes place. I do notice a major increase in vibration on a dry chain.

[Crash Dummy Denno]

MOTOREX

[JohnnyV]

Steve I think I got the case here when I was ordering some other supplies:

DuPont Teflon Lubricant

This stuff is mint... most of the bike-specific stuff I've seen/tried I was not at all impressed by.

I use the same stuff... bought it at Lowe's for somewhere around $6

[CEO]

Its all about heating the chain up good and cleaning it, then Lube and allow to cool..I have found the Chain Wax thats Yellowish is best doesn't fling off. I think its Bellray.

The dupont stuff dries nicely even if you don't heat it. Goes on easily and then it's a nice dry wax. I still run a heat gun over the chain really quickly to help though.

[Jim]

chain cleaning/lubing is stupid

[The Snowman]

I've been using Sprectro MX chain wax and it works great. My only issue is that I'm lazy and go the WD-40 route for cleaning, so it doesn't dry, leading to a little fling.

Anyone have anything they use for cleaning (besides kerosene) that dries? Jim, what was that stuff you used on Annalisa's chain?

[Pigman]

I use the Motul chain cleaner...spray it on a rag and run the chain thru it....works Pissssssa

and it smells Fresh and clean not like Break Cleaner..

[Jim]

Anyone have anything they use for cleaning (besides kerosene) that dries? Jim, what was that stuff you used on Annalisa's chain?

cleaning = motorex 611 chain clean
lubing = Maxima Chain Wax

i bought a gallon of kerosene and a spray bottle to clean my chain, sprocket, and chain guide over the winter

[CEO]

I use the Motul chain cleaner...spray it on a rag and run the chain thru it....works Pissssssa

You need to spray it on the chain so it gets into all the nooks and crannies and washes out the grime... what you said just cleans the outside of the links and not the moving parts...

[stevecbr900rr]

1st can ordered and on its way, if its good i'll splurg and get the 6pack. Thanks for the tip...

[CEO]

1st can ordered and on its way, if its good i'll splurg and get the 6pack. Thanks for the tip...

Welcome Steve

You'll like it... great product

[KB]

I prefer the Honda RED can chain lube. It's ooooeeey goooeeeey. I have been know to use some 90w gear oil on the dirt bike chain.

KB

[nt650hawk]

[seth399]

I use DuPont's multipurpose teflon lubricant... it's an excellent chain lube, doesn't fling or collect crud, anything.

I bought a whole case of it.

Here is an unnecessarily large image of it:

I use this as well, on my dirtbike also

[Degsy]

chain cleaning/lubing is stupid

Not if you get a friend to come over and do it for you while you sit back and drink captain and cokes. :-)



Thanks Jim!!

[The Snowman]

You can get that DuPont Teflon stuff for $5 a can at Lowes:

Teflon™ Multi-Use Lubricant - 11 Oz. Aerosol