Originally Posted by
irclean
Hmm... intriguing! Have you figured out what ratio of products seems to work best?
I tend to use about 40% LPS 3, 30+% of T9 and 30-% of ACF-50. ACF is the most expensive of the three.
Originally Posted by
irclean
BTW since the Ceres is belt-driven I won't need to lube any chains but my other bikes will still need protection. Right now I just clean them with Simple Green and then lube with Tri-Flow. My components (including the chain) are still showing signs of corrosion from last winter.
Outside of winter, I might be pushing applications of the mixture to the chain maybe 6 months apart, with the bike every workday outside and no break related to weather. Importantly, the chain and drivetrain stay clean. In winter, when the chain actually rubs against the snow in riding, I might need to go down with applications 6 weeks apart. As to other areas, the steel kickstand, that by now has lost much of its zinc protection, can take an application every few months.