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Chris45
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PostPosted: 22:10 - 02 Mar 2017    Post subject: Best chain lube? Reply with quote
Need some opinions on what you think the best chain lube on the market is at the moment. Need it to stick to the chain and not splattered all over the rear wheel etc.

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Chris
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Pjay
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PostPosted: 23:13 - 02 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Old engine oil.
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PostPosted: 23:20 - 02 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Old gear oil. Razz
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PostPosted: 05:55 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
New engine oil
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PostPosted: 07:46 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chain Lube!
chain lube and cleaning
Chain lube question
what do you all use to lube the chain...halford any good

List goes on ... try that thing that says search at the top, believe it or not someone has asked this question before.
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PostPosted: 13:43 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fazer. wrote:
Old engine oil is just as good but it's very messy.


...and possibly a little bit carcinogenic.
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PostPosted: 15:01 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you use engine/gear oil, most of it will end up on your jacket. Razz
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Pjay
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PostPosted: 15:23 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
weasley wrote:
Fazer. wrote:
Old engine oil is just as good but it's very messy.


...and possibly a little bit carcinogenic.


Putting it on your chain is hardly exposing you to dangers.

Old engine oil is fine if used sparingly, so as not to cause splatter.
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PostPosted: 15:41 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Old engine oil is fine if used sparingly, so as not to cause splatter.


Which is exactly what I've been doing. However it would be great if there was a product which lubed the chain and didn't fling half the worlds oil output over the back wheel and tyre!!
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PostPosted: 15:43 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
I put some on a rag and wipe the chain over with the rag. If it's splattering, you're using too much.
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PostPosted: 15:47 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
I dribble a load on a car wash sponge ( the cheap shite ones that are 4 for £1 or whatever) and then you can regulate how much you put on the chain, as well as mop excess up.

Can't say I've ever flinged it up the back wheel, over my jacket, covered the moon in it or anything like that. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 17:18 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chris45 wrote:
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Old engine oil is fine if used sparingly, so as not to cause splatter.


Which is exactly what I've been doing. However it would be great if there was a product which lubed the chain and didn't fling half the worlds oil output over the back wheel and tyre!!



Clearly a gap in the market but cannot decide whether to call it "Oilpal" or "Chainpal"

I have a £20ish Loobman on the way. Will report back when I have it installed and working -

now...."Loobpal". That would be a good name
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PostPosted: 21:49 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
good luck with the loobman...

mine's a pain in the arse... shoulda just got a scottoiler
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PostPosted: 21:57 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
zark wrote:
good luck with the loobman...

mine's a pain in the arse... shoulda just got a scottoiler


Never had an issue with them. The trick is to throw the dual feed head in the bin and have the hose drip onto the rollers.
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PostPosted: 22:22 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chainsaw oil.
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PostPosted: 22:54 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nobby the Bastard wrote:
Chainsaw oil.


+1 cheap and its made to be super sticky Laughing
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PostPosted: 01:37 - 04 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Moo. wrote:
Nobby the Bastard wrote:
Chainsaw oil.


+1 cheap and its made to be super sticky Laughing


goes through a scotoiler reasonably as well
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PostPosted: 10:11 - 04 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Moo. wrote:


+1 cheap and its made to be super sticky Laughing


Sounds good to me, especially the 'cheap' aspect! Also, if it is super sticky, I would hazard a guess that it wont spray up and around everywhere. Win-win.
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PostPosted: 10:42 - 04 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chris45 wrote:
However it would be great if there was a product which lubed the chain and didn't fling half the worlds oil output over the back wheel and tyre!!



No, this is useful. The fling removes the dirt, keeps it clean. Use more. Tiny bit of oil does not reduce grip
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PostPosted: 12:29 - 04 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
kramdra wrote:
Tiny bit of oil does not reduce grip


nevertheless I clean any over spray , drips, contamination; or the like; off with a rag and petrol .. allowing to dry over nigh before use.

but please keep me updated as to how exactly that goes for you ...
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