Bicycle Mechanics - KMC X10SL - Super Sticky Coating

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literider
02-02-10, 03:02 PM
I just got my KMC X10SL chain in gold. Looks really cool, and is super light. I'm just worried about the coating, it's really heavy and sticky. I usually keep the factory lube on with Shimano and SRAM chains, but the stuff on this KMC is heavier. Should I degrease it or keep it on?

reptilezs
02-02-10, 03:06 PM
here we go
waldowales
02-02-10, 03:11 PM
I'll pop popcorn!

Crash716
02-02-10, 03:11 PM
standing by.
zoodude
02-02-10, 03:14 PM
keep it on, the factory lube is nice stuff. degrease and start new once the chain needs it.
davidad
02-02-10, 03:17 PM
Quick answer. http://draco.acs.uci.edu/rbfaq/FAQ/8d.2.html
DaveSSS
02-02-10, 03:18 PM
Do whatever you like. The grease won't hurt, but it sure will attract grit, if you're riding in gritty conditions like most of us are right now. Wiping the exterior with mineral spirits will help, but the grease will ooze out of the chain for quite awhile.
operator
02-02-10, 06:18 PM
Do whatever you like. The grease won't hurt, but it sure will attract grit, if you're riding in gritty conditions like most of us are right now. Wiping the exterior with mineral spirits will help, but the grease will ooze out of the chain for quite awhile.

Pfft, that's totally wrong. You should always grease the taper.
PurpleFender
02-03-10, 09:19 AM
Isn't that heavy coating called cosmoline? If you really wanna blast it off, use brake cleaner. I'd just leave it on there. If it's good enough for weaponry, its good enough for a chain.
joejack951
02-03-10, 09:23 AM
Pee on your chain and it will be fine.