o ring chain lube

[stranger12]

hellooo,

can i ask what lubricants do you normally use as chain lube ? i bought the following which think it is also good for o ring chain

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silkolene-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Semi-Synthetic-Chain-Lube-Oil-Aerosol-500ml-/300817802018?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item460a236322

any specific brand which you think it is better or are they all the same
thanks
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[Copycat73]

on the middle of chain & "0" rings

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_217764_langId_-1_categoryId_165705

on the outside plates

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_219101_langId_-1_categoryId_165705
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[Islander]

EP90 gear oil is cheap as chips, heavy enough not to fling and does the job well. Apply with an old paintbrush after a run to warm the chain up, leave to soak in for a few minutes, wipe the excess off with a rag.

Diesel or paraffin to clean.

[fozzym]

Pretty much anyrthing that lubricates the chain whilst sticking to it will do the job. The trick is to keep and eye on it and keep it cleaned and lubed.

You can use cheaper stuff perhaps more often or a better quality and a bit less often. Its a waste of time buying an expensive lube and only using it once a year!

[J.M.]

Chainsaw chain oil from B&Q. Works fine for me!
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[stranger12]

i think the oil approach is very cheap and maybe more effective

no need to worry about the o ring type etc

so i guess i just get a bottle of oil from tesco or asda ( their own brand ) from 2 3 pound and that is better than the spray


btw, when do you guys apply it ? is it ok to do it when the chain is cold or just before you are about to set off? or does it have to stay on it overnight ?

with the oil method i guess you just stick the toothbrash in the oil and rub it on the chain
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[Islander]

Ahem...

[Ed Case]

Used engine oil works nicely and it's effectively FREE just don't drown the chain with it, if necessary wipe off any excess with a piece od rag. Any oil is better than no oil !.

[_Iain_]

Silkolenes good.

Pro chain (red can) doesnt fling as much & says RACE on it.

Also good is the techcote waxy lube as its feckin cheap.
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