Lube your chain

[Guest nE0]

I clean my chain in a rag soaked with chain lube. I bought a big can, but found that it flings (despite claims), so I put it to better use.

 

You can't damage a chain with chain lube~!

[ZzGaNgStErzZ]

kerosene not ex, but kerosene dangerous. might as well use those not harmful 2 chains n not so dangerous. hu knows, some1 smk while u juz start 2 kick off n tat guy throw tat cig butt n cause a fire chasing u. even though not so easy, but prevention better den cure.

[spider175]

how abt using petrol to clean da chain i did it once a week before lube da chain

[compfused]

Recently cleaned my chain..It looks new now..But the question is..How much chain lube needed to re-lube the chain? Using Maxima Chain Wax..

[ANR Impex]

Originally posted by compfused@March 29, 2007 04:11 pm

Recently cleaned my chain..It looks new now..But the question is..How much chain lube needed to re-lube the chain? Using Maxima Chain Wax..

Very little needed to relube. The freshly sprayed on lube should be 95% invisible, only noticable if you touch the chain and feel a thin layer of oily lube. If you can see a yellow layer of oil, it is already too much. The best way to do it is to spin the rear wheel and spray. Spend a few bucks on a car jack.

[compfused]

Originally posted by ANR Impex@March 29, 2007 04:22 pm

Very little needed to relube. The freshly sprayed on lube should be 95% invisible, only noticable if you touch the chain and feel a thin layer of oily lube. If you can see a yellow layer of oil, it is already too much. The best way to do it is to spin the rear wheel and spray. Spend a few bucks on a car jack.

Thanks for the reply..Just afraid that the chain might just go kaboom when on the road..Somethin I don't want to happen anymore..Once is enough..Ahaha..I took out the chain before lubing tho..So it sits flat on a rag and sprayed it..Mostly on the side tht will be havin contact with the sprocket..Rode it today and its fine..But had to ask just to make sure..

[beyond23]

Originally posted by pufferfis@March 25, 2007 11:57 pm

it specifically recommends u wash ur chain w kerosene to clean it...

how abt using petrol to clean da chain i did it once a week before lube da chain

 

eh..sori for askin a noob Que..

 

is kerosene same as petrol (eg. SHELL98)

[redbeacon]

Originally posted by beyond23@April 01, 2007 10:07 pm

eh..sori for askin a noob Que..

 

is kerosene same as petrol (eg. SHELL98)

A little. Petrol is lighter and thus, can penetrate better to reach and dissolve the dirt.

 

I see some people recommending kerosene because it has lighter penetrating power and thus, would not sink in too quickly as petrol. But, I do not know for sure whether it's a true fact as to whether petrol's quick penetrating properties would cause chain wear.

 

As for whether it would destroy or dry out the rubber O or X rings, it's still open to debate everywhere...in online and in social (biking) circles

[FunkyChicken]

i read the manual of x ring DID clean wif kerosene, but to my dismay my chain was way noisy than before. even wd40 dun use it for cleaning though very effective but spoil ur rubber rings and linkage. for me i personally use soap and detergent/utensils degreaser. safer but i wash away wif water asap. use to lube using scottoiler but quit the crappy idea, lube the linkage well due to the pentration, 2-3days later damn noisy. now using gp1. i wipe off access chain gel after spraying, use a paddock stand. jack wud do the job too. chain clean and quiet..

[beyond23]

Originally posted by FunkyChicken@April 06, 2007 12:37 am

......for me i personally use soap and detergent/utensils degreaser. safer but i wash away wif water asap......

hey..FunkyChicken

 

wat brand of utensils degreaser u using ??

 

I h@ve a general utensils cleaner kal - grease remover..the brand is DOVE..

can find @ ntuc..

 

can use tat to clean de chain anOt??

[FunkyChicken]

magic kleen, mr muscle man...hahhaha i mean any utensil degreaser... cheap and last long. but remember to wash wif water asap not to spoil the rings

[DaDa]

Guys, i've been trying hard to get myself a mini car jack. Any idea where can i find'em? Thanks alot!

[Guest enHANZed]

try those car accs. shops nearby bukit merah bike shop area

[d0csu]

i use maxima chain wax for my 125z

 

and is lubbing once every 2t refill (around 3 weeks) ok ?

[ANR Impex]

It depends mostly on the weather and your riding pattern. Better to judge from how the chain appears. If the rollers appear very shiny, it is time for a quick squirt of the stuff.

 

With this product, frequent application of a tiny amount is much more effective than infrequent application of a large amount.

[sikonesis]

guys, before you lube your chain, you still need to clean it.

here's one way:

kettenmax chain cleaner

[Guest @h_püi™]

is it advise to use used EO to lube chain?

[pyro13]

u are not allowed to throw like tat i tink..its poison..

 

maybe u have to dispose of it in a botthle and throw it away..

 

bexcause, drain to NEWater..

[Shinobi]

so after all what type of solution is the best for cleaning the chain before lubing?

will hy-jet dent the stomach of the exhaust overtime?

[BLuE_SpEe]

Dun ever use WD40 on ur chain, it will damage the rubber rings on the chain, dun believe try it and see, does ur chain always getting loose easy. Kerosine is recommanded by DID, if u can afford than use any aftermarket chain cleaner. for example: Afam chain cleaner. I trust Maxima products better cos most of them i try works darm well!!! Best recommanded products.

[Shinobi]

where can i get afam chain cleaner? or maxima cleaner product? and price?

[ANR Impex]

where can i get afam chain cleaner? or maxima cleaner product? and price?

 

For Maxima stuff, look up my dealer list by clicking on the link in my signature.

[sanseiu]

how about using EO to lube chain?

[ahmadtmz]

Has anyone try cleaning by soaking in a bath of kerosene? can share ur experience?

[sanseiu]

can someone tell me if its possible to use EO to lube chain?