I believe that if you remove the "factory coating" and lube with a light oil, you may find it stays cleaner longer. If you ride in a fairly dry place, you might try the original White Lightnig wax base lube. It does not work very well in the rain, but is good in dry conditions. I ride almost everyday , and in Oregon we get a lot of rain in the winter. The cold weather also means a lot of sand and cinders on the road. I lube at least once a week, and a thorough cleaning about once a month. I use White Lightning Epic, but there are several good light oils on the market.