Cleaned my chain, added lube, dirty already?
12-22-08, 07:51 PM
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12-22-08, 08:33 PM
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I've always used "FinishLine - Dry" because I can't stand black chain marks from oil-based lubes. I think it's teflon based, but it does dry to a wax-like substance too. It's a thin liquid out of the bottle, so it gets sucked deep into the rollers as soon as it touches the chain.
Because the material IS dry, it eventually get pushed out of the rollers and falls off unnoticed, so I reapply regularly. I've learnt to "hear" a chain that needs re-lubing. When I'm not in a hurry I apply a drop or two per roller so as not to waste the stuff, and to make sure every pin is lubed (I start and stop at the link).
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Because the material IS dry, it eventually get pushed out of the rollers and falls off unnoticed, so I reapply regularly. I've learnt to "hear" a chain that needs re-lubing. When I'm not in a hurry I apply a drop or two per roller so as not to waste the stuff, and to make sure every pin is lubed (I start and stop at the link).
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12-22-08, 08:59 PM
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I've always used "FinishLine - Dry" because I can't stand black chain marks from oil-based lubes. I think it's teflon based, but it does dry to a wax-like substance too. It's a thin liquid out of the bottle, so it gets sucked deep into the rollers as soon as it touches the chain.
Because the material IS dry, it eventually get pushed out of the rollers and falls off unnoticed, so I reapply regularly. I've learnt to "hear" a chain that needs re-lubing. When I'm not in a hurry I apply a drop or two per roller so as not to waste the stuff, and to make sure every pin is lubed (I start and stop at the link).
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Because the material IS dry, it eventually get pushed out of the rollers and falls off unnoticed, so I reapply regularly. I've learnt to "hear" a chain that needs re-lubing. When I'm not in a hurry I apply a drop or two per roller so as not to waste the stuff, and to make sure every pin is lubed (I start and stop at the link).
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12-22-08, 09:22 PM
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wipe it down. excess lube just picks up dirt. lube just needs to be inside. apply, wait, and then wipe down the outside really well.
12-24-08, 03:43 PM
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I use WD-40 on everything, including my breaks.
12-24-08, 08:28 PM
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chain
i always use to have the same problem until i cleaned my chain then poured air compressor oil in a ziplock bag then put the chain in there for 10 min then scrub it with a toothbrush.
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