Originally Posted by
Sixty Fiver
The key is to start with a really clean chain, apply a drop of lube to each link and wipe that chain down until there is no oil residue on the outside of the chain as this keeps it from picking up dirt and grime.
Most people use too much lube and do not wipe their chains down properly afterwards... more is not better when it comes to chains.
I really like the way you explained this, I'll definitely give this method a try, as I'm definitely one of the people you described that would put the lube all over. In result, it would get all over my bike around it and such. I'll wipe it down, and see how that goes :-D