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YEN96 Newbie

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i finally bought a big can of castrol chain wax from LAB to test. Cost only $9. For about the same size can, maxima chain wax cost $20.

 

When i do spray test on a piece of cardboard, it dries up and become smooth like candle wax, which means it will not fling. But how well it lubricates i dunno.

 

So how the castrol chain wax?

 

So how is the castrol chain wax ??? important thing is does it Fling ???

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spaiduhz Newbie

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Hey my s4 chain looks brownish bronze in colur. And has lots of sand and old thick black grease on it.. How do i get rid of the grease on the chain? Heard people say use kerosene but very uncomfortable with the chain guard over it and stuff.. Do i take out the chain guard and femove the chain and sproket myself to clean it.. or is there other ways to clean the grease on the chain?

 

crud. the thing is to NOT let crud have the chance to form.

 

i would saturate the chain with wd40 and let it set for one ciggy length, and then spray another thick layer of wd40. use a brush to brush wherever you can, and when you are done wipe off the wd40 and spray a generous amount of chain lube to drive away any leftover wd40.

 

i've used Mr. McKenic contact cleaner before. good stuff, but costs more than WD40 and some elbow grease.

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YEN96 Newbie

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So how is the castrol chain wax ??? important thing is does it Fling ???

 

jus tried & tested... max up to 110km/h ..does not fling

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CoStar Newbie

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is it possible to use thinner and soak brush in it and brush the chain? i see the bikeshops do is they use old oil and just brush it on the bike parts and blow air at it..if i do the same with thinner and wipe it off before applying chain wax will it damage the chain?

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KAWASAKl Newbie

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guys juz a question. which part u all lube ur chain? roller or the plate (outside)?

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stinkybutt Newbie

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guys juz a question. which part u all lube ur chain? roller or the plate (outside)?

 

usually da roller lor. if possible u could lube da plate,den dat helps to prevent da plate from gettin rusted lor

Pplater Newbie

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is it possible to use thinner and soak brush in it and brush the chain? i see the bikeshops do is they use old oil and just brush it on the bike parts and blow air at it..if i do the same with thinner and wipe it off before applying chain wax will it damage the chain?

 

For goodness sake, YES!!! :giddy: Using thinner on your chain will damage the rubber components inside the O-rings of your chains. Please do not do that. Keroscene will also harm the chain. Washing with soap is ok. But why do you need such shiny chains for? Its the one thing on your bike that needs to be adequately dirty with lubricants and oils!

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SaintDuDu Newbie

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For goodness sake, YES!!! :giddy: Using thinner on your chain will damage the rubber components inside the O-rings of your chains. Please do not do that. Keroscene will also harm the chain. Washing with soap is ok. But why do you need such shiny chains for? Its the one thing on your bike that needs to be adequately dirty with lubricants and oils!

 

didn't know kerosene will harm my chain(u sure?).. being using that.. life span of my chain is abt 2-2.5yrs..

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pergilahsayang Newbie

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Can any1 recomend me any chainlube tht " WONT FLING AT ALL" ?? . I've tried various NON FLING chainlube like silkolene titanium chain gel, white lithium grease, motorex and many more. But still produce flingg off which will make my white coloured sport rim look so dirty and oily.. isk isk isk...

 

 

---> The so called " NON- FLING OFF FORMULA"... izzit juzz a gimmick? :sian:

stinkybutt Newbie

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---> The so called " NON- FLING OFF FORMULA"... izzit juzz a gimmick? :sian:

 

Dat i tink onli applies to bikes movin at 20km/h :dozed: ... If chain lube keeps flingin off,might as well juz use EO/4t to lube our chain... Much more cost saving sumore :p ... Much more easier to wipe off ur rim sumore,no need to scrub all dat...

Aalex82 Newbie

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Can any1 recomend me any chainlube tht " WONT FLING AT ALL" ?? . I've tried various NON FLING chainlube like silkolene titanium chain gel, white lithium grease, motorex and many more. But still produce flingg off which will make my white coloured sport rim look so dirty and oily.. isk isk isk...

 

 

---> The so called " NON- FLING OFF FORMULA"... izzit juzz a gimmick? :sian:

 

they onli work if u spray the correct amount..

no matter wat brands or type u use, spray too much will cause fling..

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yifanz Newbie

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hi guys, i am new to bike hope u guys guild me along.

 

wax vs chain lube vs oil based ?

 

which is better for chain ?

 

my mech ask me to go for oil based type.

i ask him abt wd40 he replied a NO NO NO. he say it will dry up ur chain and stuff ?

 

oil based type meaning ? EO ???

 

those chain lube type available is all spray type ? will it dry up e chain like "wd40"??

 

any recommendations ?

 

thanks and regards

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Throttle Newbie

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Just pop doqn to any decent bike shop and you will be able to buy a can of Chainlube. Most are suitable for X-riing or O-ring chains.

The best lube in my 15 yr experience are those that are non-foamy.

PJ chain lube has a good formula which runs throough the links well and gives good coverage.

 

Before application of chain lube , it is wise to remove the goo and road grime on your chain and sprocket using WD40.

 

WD40 is NOT to be used as a chainlube.

It evaporates quickly and totally does not fulfil any function of a chain lube.

Never use WD40 or similar type liquids as a chain lube.

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hst Newbie

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I wash with kerosene, then use soapy water to rinse it. Ride the bike for 5 to 10 mins & apply Maxima Chain lube.

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Darkness19 Newbie

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I wash with kerosene, then use soapy water to rinse it. Ride the bike for 5 to 10 mins & apply Maxima Chain lube.

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clean chain & sprocket:thumb:

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pergilahsayang Newbie

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they onli work if u spray the correct amount..

no matter wat brands or type u use, spray too much will cause fling..

:)

 

 

Not onli i follow the correct way to lube and correct amount, i even wipe the chain for any excessive lubrication. But still it fling aiyo....... the onli diffreance using non fling lube and 4t/ normal chain lube is,it fling "bit" lesser and it onli fling for few ride after application. Den it wont fling anymore untill u re-lube it...but still need to clean the rim after re-lube lol :giddy:

SGGH Newbie

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I think the fling part is when u apply you straightaway ride then will fling.. normally leave it over the night, the fling process won't happen.

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d3an_cain Newbie

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i'm confused..

somesay nvr wash ur chain with wd40..some say can?

i manage to get some video bout washin bike n chain

 

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YEN96 Newbie

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I think the fling part is when u apply you straightaway ride then will fling.. normally leave it over the night, the fling process won't happen.

 

not true

 

anyway its better to spray lube consistently in small amounts frequently then 1 shot in huge amounts

 

every week spray, juz spray a bit enough liaoz

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Owh. No matter how i told u, wont believe me. Wut i mean by " spraying the correct way" of course i follow all the correct step to lube the chain including leaving the lube to dry overnight. Still it fling lerr... and it cant lie... since my sportrim is white in colour...

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745 Newbie

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JUST to let you all know, buy a chain brush which looks like a tooth brush but with additional 2 sides, it nearly looks like a square but not a complete square. i will try to upload the pic next time. buy it from a bicycle shop, it is cheaper. its very useful in brushing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ah_Pet Newbie

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PJ chain lube has a good formula which runs throough the links well and gives good coverage.

 

 

there are quite alot of PJ product rite? which one best?

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