Always used wurth but trying muc off at the mo,no complaints so far

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rumpoldstilskin wrote:Chain wax, yes it likes to hold dust but everything does,


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Not when the EP90/140 is encased in an aluminium housing.

You're supposed to lube it?


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whatever's on the shelf, tend to stay away from waxes, if i have no purpose made chain lube, i use old engine oil, currently using a can of spray motorex chain lube which was free, seems ok.

SDoc100 chain lube ( and chain cleaner) - really good stuff - good lubing and zero fling - not cheap though but really effective ....

I've used all sorts - oil, lube, wax etc. but have recently started using the new WD40 chain lube and recommend it very strongly.

The problem with all lubricants (other than they attract crap) is that they need to get into the tiniest nooks and crannies to lubricate the rollers where the actual wear occurs. The problem here though is that there's almost no gap whatsoever - this is why you should always lube the chain when it's warm/hot after a ride (thins the lubricant and fractionally opens any gaps so it can get it). The downside is that a thin lubricant (like oil) will penetrate ok but by it's nature doesn't cling very well, so can get flung off onto your wheel, tyre, etc. meaning you need constant reapplication as well as the mess factor.

The WD40 lube comes out as thin as penetrating oil but after a few minutes contact with air it begins to become tacky. It's thin enough to get into the tiniest gaps like penetrating fluid but then changes consistency so that it clings to wherever it's been applied, making it probably the best solution.

A cheaper version would be to use chainsaw oil - it does exactly the same thing.

Jim27 wrote:I've used all sorts

Never thought of using licorice. Bassetts kept that lamp under a bushel.

+1 on Jim's tip on applying to a warm chain - I have also found that the chain lubes as he says that come out thin but 'set' work really well...great tips

Nobody using a scottoiler? Fitted one to my bike a few thousand miles ago.
Was beginning to rust as I do neglect to lube it, now isn't looking too bad.

SKilshaw wrote:Nobody using a scottoiler? Fitted one to my bike a few thousand miles ago.
Was beginning to rust as I do neglect to lube it, now isn't looking too bad.

I have 2 that I have taken off bikes that I sold, always planned on fitting them to.new bikes but not got round to it yet.
I do prefer them though.


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