chain wax brands?

[sveesix]

Been using the blue cans purchased at Lowes, just started using the yellow cans.

It does not pick up dirt, cleaning is a breeze with a K-1 soaked rag.

No dirt, no greasy buildup around the primary sprocket ... that chore was the determining factor for me to give this a shot. Last time I did it, took almost 15 minutes to get all the crud out from that area.

I, hoverer, have noticed that the chain seems to get caked with grease (looks black) a few rides after lube application. Oh well.

[Degsy]

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Motul factory for me. Will take a look at the dry stuff though.

[DucDave]

After a ride...while still warm...
...first I clean the chain




Then I lube it...



...using the straw to try and only get the lube between the links and not so much on the rollers. Two passes, one on the inside and one on the outside.

Then, as Keith stated a couple times, I wipe off all the excess with a towell.

...Seacoast has a pretty good selection for those in the area!

[kbroderick]

Another +1 on the blue-can Dupont stuff; I suspect the yellow can is probably good, too.

[Kham]

I've been using the blue-can Dupont Teflon stuff for a couple of years now and absolutely love it. It's clean, and it works extremely well. I suspect it's largely responsible for the fact I got nearly 32,000 miles out of the original chain on my V-Strom.

--mark

i got the same mileage out of stock chain and i didn't use Dupont Teflon or Maxima stuff and i didnot lube very 500 miles. i dont know wtf i use.

[Kham]

When the chain warms up again, the chainwax is going to fling.

I've used it many many years. I switched to the Dupont stuff and after one application / ride...literally chucked the rest of my chainwax. Never again will I put it on anything with a chain.

I use to hit the chain after a ride or take the bike for a short ride to warm the chain up and let it sit overnight after applying chainwax. Doesn't fly off eh? You should tell that to the counter shaft cover, clutch pushrod, engine case and so on. What a friggin nightmare mess that was.

Chainwax guys should try it. Wosrt case scenario is you're out 6-8 bucks. Garantee 9 out of 10 of you buy another can of the Dupont stuff instead of chainwax.

Yes, it's that good.

Oh...you know how some Alpinestars boots (and many others, I imagine) squeak like hell? Dupont chain saver works well on the squeaky annoying hard armor too.

sold! thanks.

[Billy]

I use Motul Chain cleaner, and Motorex Chain Strong (lube). I apply the lube when the chain is hot which is right after a ride. Never have had a fling problem with Motorex.

[j4eric]

PJ1 Blue label

[The Magician]

There's a difference between wax and lube.

If you are looking for wax... sweet... that's what i use too. Maxima brand.


http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...em=TUC_53-0559

[ultrabaka]

related:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/chain-drain/


Just bought one myself a few days ago, so I haven't used it yet.

[Lxpony]

PJ1 Blue label

+1 every 500 miles

[gregp]

I heard that the Pro Honda stuff works wonders:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=595717

[Shock3r]

dupont teflon lube, $6 at lowes....no slinging and goes on nice.