Lubing Chain

Mark65 · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 May 2008 Karma :

Has any one tried this method of lubing chains?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=682LEXdI-80&feature=related

Seems it might be a cleaner way to do it if all the chain lube does is stop chain from rusting.

Any thoughts or should i buy one of the chain oilers from tuturo.

Mark

LeeR · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Karma :

Sorry mate I gave that video a whole minute of my life that I'll never get back...

I'm guessing the guy was using chain wax and a rag because his chain wasn't really dirty and he just wanted a real "show room" finish after his sunday morning ride.

IMHO the best thing to clean a chain is diesel and a toothbrush, leave it to stand for half-an-hour and then rinse off with a hose (not high pressure).

Dry it with a clean rag if you want to, and then lube-up with your lubricant of choice, job done. Thumbs Up

The chain lube keeps the chain cool reducing friction between the moving parts.

Friction = heat = distortion = wear.
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Mark65 · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 May 2008 Karma :

I thought so, i use parrafin to clean with a small paint brush but i spray the wurth on and it doesnt look like there is anything on the chain Confused

, i was thinking of trying the tuturo chain oiler.
Mark

Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

My way,

Spray lube on chain, job done! Thumbs Up

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Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

If you use oil, ideally delivered through a scottoiler or loobman, you don't need to clean your chain. The old oil flinging off and being replaced with new does that all for you.

When I had a loobman full of ATF my chain was always clean and lubed.

Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

Heh if you want to be lazy AND cheap go to a pet shop and buy a hamster water bottle, it only drips if it is sucked at the outlet so dripp a hole in the top. Plug it when you stop.
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