Chain Wax Vs Lube

[Takeshi1]

wad u all mean by the wax always flings?

[MC28]

Wax flings?

 

Depends on the brand actually and whether ur method of spraying is correct

 

Maxima Chainwax...

[CivicR]

Went down Unity yesterday they don't have the product and selling another brand of lube, so in the end go racewerk bug the Maxima Chain Guard.

[MC28]

Originally posted by CivicR@Oct 5 2005, 08:40 AM

Went down Unity yesterday they don't have the product and selling another brand of lube, so in the end go racewerk bug the Maxima Chain Guard.

Now i also using Maxima Chainguard..Brought from a friend for $5..Left quite alot..Dunno how good it will be though..

[CivicR]

The shop owner inform me that the Chainguard need to wait at least 2 hours before it set.

[MC28]

Originally posted by CivicR@Oct 5 2005, 10:25 PM

The shop owner inform me that the Chainguard need to wait at least 2 hours before it set.

I usually leave it overnight...

[Tyrian]

used scott oiler instead..

 

used engine oil as lube.. no more worries abt my chain.. both chain n sproket still healthy..

 

however, it flings.. but i dun really care oso..

[JoOs7eR]

I Prefer Maxima Crystal Clear Lube...

[cheng0605]

wat about pj1 blue label??? izzit gd??

[I_Ride_A_Bike]

Originally posted by JoOs7eR@Aug 19 2006, 11:34 PM

I Prefer Maxima Crystal Clear Lube...

Maxima Crystal Chain Lube is sold in a canister as well?

 

wads the pricing like?

[ANR Impex]

same price

[xsebastx]

heard from mec that can also use 4t to lube the chain..

[Refugee]

so as of the pic... is it true that we should apply the wax/ oil or lube as the arrow suggested?

 

 

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1423/chainwg1.th.jpg

[okl]

good question.....will be checking back....cos i always spray there also, but some ppl say spray on the inside

[SMR]

You need to spray on both the interior and the exterior of the chain.

A chain lube is more preferred as it has better protection against rust. Applying grease is also a good option.

[snowparang]

I'm trying the Silkolene Titanium Chain gel thingy. Offer price so I ordered a few.

 

FIrstly, it's my first time using chain wax. I've always been using chain lube (Silkolene, Repsol, PJ1 etc). My first dislike is that...it's white in color. Ok, it has the advantage of letting you know exactly where you miss out on the chain but then, may not look very nice. Looked like fire extinguisher foam/shaving cream on my chain!

 

Second issue is that the chain wax/gel don't look wet at all! It look like a dry foam on the chain. I prefer the glossy, wet look of chian lube on my chain cos it look lubricated that way.

 

But I must admit it's pretty fling proof. Still, I wanna go back to chain lube. So if anyone wishes to try I can sell you at $7 each brand new bottle (I paid $8.50 each, 400ml). I have 2 more bottles.

[ANR Impex]

Originally posted by snowparang@April 09, 2007 01:09 am

I'm trying the Silkolene Titanium Chain gel thingy. Offer price so I ordered a few.

 

FIrstly, it's my first time using chain wax. I've always been using chain lube (Silkolene, Repsol, PJ1 etc). My first dislike is that...it's white in color. Ok, it has the advantage of letting you know exactly where you miss out on the chain but then, may not look very nice. Looked like fire extinguisher foam/shaving cream on my chain!

 

Second issue is that the chain wax/gel don't look wet at all! It look like a dry foam on the chain. I prefer the glossy, wet look of chian lube on my chain cos it look lubricated that way.

 

But I must admit it's pretty fling proof. Still, I wanna go back to chain lube. So if anyone wishes to try I can sell you at $7 each brand new bottle (I paid $8.50 each, 400ml). I have 2 more bottles.

Suggest you give Maxima Chain Wax a try. I hated all chain wax products till I tried this one. It sprays on wet, exactly like an oil. Sets up dry. Then when your chain heats up, it will become slightly fluid again, lubricating more like a wet lube than a dry lube.

[fruitcakepablohoney]

Just use Maxima Chain Wax on my bike before going up Cameron!

Think that's enough or should i bring it along too?

[mfibre]

Must always clean/degrease the chain first before applying the maxima chain guard?

[MiddleAgedBiker]

Originally posted by kirra55@July 22, 2005 09:23 pm

I use neither wax or chain oil, simply heavy weight Gear Oil, 90w. The various oils and waxes on teh market are really convenience things. They will work well enough, as long as you use them correctly. I have no bad opinion about any of them really, as they all are about the same.

 

Unfortunately too many riders just spray on the stuff and then ride off and think that will make their chain lubed.

 

Using gear oil is not as convenient, and it can be a bit of a pain to brush on as I do. But I save a hell of a lot by not spending that much on lubing my chain. Yes it does last very well, I get pretty high mileage from my chains.

I concur!

 

May I know where you buy your gear oil? It's getting hard to find them nowadays, the petrol stations no longer stock them.

[MiddleAgedBiker]

Originally posted by chris 525@August 30, 2005 11:56 am

I also use fully syn gear or engine oil.

 

Can get a chain oiler to drip feed the chain as you ride the bike (refer signature)

Chris,

I was told that additives in the motoroil are bad for O-ring seals, and was recommended to use only gear oils.

 

Do you know anything more about this?

[Aalex82]

Originally posted by MiddleAgedBiker@May 22, 2007 06:10 pm

Chris,

I was told that additives in the motoroil are bad for O-ring seals, and was recommended to use only gear oils.

 

Do you know anything more about this?

rubber will harden and crack if soak in oil for too long..

i dun noe the rubber quality is the same as rubber seal in the chain..

maybe the rubber seal in the chain may harden and crack, damaging the seal..

i dun noe wat oil is most suitable, but i using mineral oil to lube my chain..

cheap cheap..

3 bucks for 1 litres..

the chain hav being on the bike for 12 months..

still going strong.. haven tighten before since change of the chain..

but going for tighten this weekend..

[Aie]

I tried PJ chainlube before and in my opinion, this brand is . The lube does not fling so much and my rims were cleaner than when I used other brands of chain wax or lubes...

[hentaitic]

LAB's GP1 Chainjelly : a revolutionary chain lubricant

 

got it at S$5 from LAB. Haven't started using yet...dunno if gd or not. anyone here has used this before?

[tt6389]

LAB's GP1 Chainjelly : a revolutionary chain lubricant

 

got it at S$5 from LAB. Haven't started using yet...dunno if gd or not. anyone here has used this before?

 

i think i tried before, it flings everywhere. My chain lube also flings, so far i think chain wax is less flinging.