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Old 03-20-17, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rydabent
A chain is a simple machine with plain bearings. The best and cheapist solution to lube is synthetic motor oil. Spending money on exotic things like unicorn ear wax IMO is simply a waste of money.
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After it gets in, around the pin & under the roller, that is where chains wear.

then you wipe off the outside..

I use what I have handy..
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