Originally Posted by
GeezerGeek
There are downsides to using chainsaw bar oil. It is sticky so dirt builds up sooner than with the other lubes while on dirt trails and it leaves a grease stain on the side of my ankle every time I ride.
That alone would make it unacceptable to me. We all have different priorities, and with the chain running within an inch or so of my knee, cleanliness is paramount. For the same reason, a lot of the fancy synthetic lubes just aren't on my list, no matter how much they claim to reduce wear.