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stranger12
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PostPosted: 11:12 - 08 May 2013    Post subject: chain lube after rain Reply with quote
hi all,

do you guys normally spray your chain/clean it after rain ?
for instance i did clean my chain and lube it last night and this morning it was raining , should i do that over again tonight ?


how often do you do chain cleaning /lubing /adjustment

many thanks
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yen_powell
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PostPosted: 11:20 - 08 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's very easy. If it's dry it needs lubing. If it's oily/greasy it's fine. Mileage or time are not relevant.
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PostPosted: 11:42 - 08 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Every weekend, more often if needed.
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stranger12
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PostPosted: 11:47 - 08 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
SO GUESS NO need to do it after rain if the chain is still oily/greasy

thanks
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Islander
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PostPosted: 11:48 - 08 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
If the chain is in adjustment, clean and well lubricated then there's no need to do anything with it. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 20:22 - 08 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
scottoiler top it up every six months or so
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