Mission 3: Cleaning and adjusting the chain

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by blaine

My personal favorite Is a good quality chain wax,doesn't end up all over your rim,or collect dirt and penetrates better than oil.If you don't like chain wax,a good 30 weight oil will do the job.
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Penetrates WHAT better than oil ???
My impression is that it doesn't penetrate at ALL.

And the official recommendation is 90W gear oil.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Penetrates WHAT better than oil ???
My impression is that it doesn't penetrate at ALL.

And the official recommendation is 90W gear oil.

Penetrates into the links better as it is thinner than oil when first applied and than thickens in a few minutes.Plus it is safe for o-ring chains.
What else would it be penetrating? :??: :whistle:

You are right on 90w,brain fart when I wrote 30w.
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[Water Warrior 2]

I use DuPont with teflon for the chain with wonderful results. It is cheap, clean looking, a can lasts longer than a can of other chain lubes and is available in most big box hardware stores in the U.S. Bad news is I can't get it in the GWN. A very good reason to go for a longer afternoon ride.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

I use DuPont with teflon for the chain with wonderful results. It is cheap, clean looking, a can lasts longer than a can of other chain lubes and is available in most big box hardware stores in the U.S. Bad news is I can't get it in the GWN. A very good reason to go for a longer afternoon ride.

I have heard nothing but good results from people using DuPont.I have always used PJ1 chain lube,with great results.I have tried many different lubes and always went back to the PJ1.I find it real good as a cable lube also.It stays liquid long enough to seep to the end of the cable then thickens to stay put & lubricate.I use it on all pivot points & any were that needs a shot of lube.I find it stands up much longer than oil,and is cleaner.

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