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    Chain lube - What kind you use?

    Just want to see what everyone is using thats all.

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    the stuff I use is called "lucas" chain lube and it works awesome!
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    I use PJ1, and Amsoil. I try and get the "No Sling" stuff if possible. I lube before and after every ride.
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    I use 80W90 gear lube. You know, the stuff you put in the rear end of a car. It's probably the wrong thing to use, but it's cheap and I've never had a problem.
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    i use bel-ray
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    Maxima chain wax. I run only o-ring chains. An o-ring chain is permanently sealed and lubricated. It only requires a coating to protect the seals. I ride in coal silt, and you don't want to use anything that stays wet or tacky (such as gear oil), as it will hold dirt and contribute to premature chain wear.

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    i use bel-ray spray on...it puts a non sticky white coat on the chain...great stuff
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    i use wd-40 or 80w90 bar and chain oil for chainsaws..whichever i find first..i try not to use the wd-40 unless i have to tho
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    I haven't used anything for years and have found that it doesn't make much difference in chain wear. I only put on a little WD-40 after washing to displace water.
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    i use regular old chain lube you can get anywhere...i figure if the chain is lubed, its lubed. and thats the bottom line.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hrc85250r
    i use regular old chain lube you can get anywhere...i figure if the chain is lubed, its lubed. and thats the bottom line.
    Not so! Some chain lubes are way too tacky for dirt riding and actually make the dirt cling to it........and that's the bottom line!

    I have found Honda that goes on clear & Belray super clean that goes on a white-gray color (a few mentioned already) are the best that I have ever tried. DO NOT get the Belray wax type!! Thats the worst ever as far as I'm concerned. Probably any of the "wax" ones attract the dirt.

    I got the other type belray by mistake one time.I wouldn't even give that stuff away! It was that bad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Huffa
    Not so! Some chain lubes are way too tacky for dirt riding and actually make the dirt cling to it........and that's the bottom line!

    I have found Honda that goes on clear & Belray super clean that goes on a white-gray color (a few mentioned already) are the best that I have ever tried. DO NOT get the Belray wax type!! Thats the worst ever as far as I'm concerned. Probably any of the "wax" ones attract the dirt.

    I got the other type belray by mistake one time.I wouldn't even give that stuff away! It was that bad.
    true, some do collect dirt, but after a good ride the chain needs to be relubed and usually has dirt on it anyways, so after it gets pressure washed i always relube it....i use white lithium chain and cable lube, i have never had a problem with it on my renthal o-ring chain and i have had it for 2 years now...
    1985 Honda ATC250R drag trike with s/t kit and full drag CR hybrid motor and drag chassis...
    1986 Honda ATC250R daily rider fully modded engine, +4 swinger,etc...
    1997 Polaris Storm 800 triple, boyesen reeds, dg individual silencers, 240 studs, 123mph on radar...

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