Originally Posted by
Sherblock
If that happens you can just wipe down the chain with a rag and re-lube it, no?
No. Too much lube on a chain attracts dirt and keeps it there. The dirt gets into the bushings or down into the pins, and that's what causes it to start clicking. If you over-lube a chain, wipe it down before taking it out on a ride. It doesn't need to be on the plates, it needs to be down where friction takes place.