Thread: Factory chain lube removal
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Old 07-16-17 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by linus
As Shimano stated, the factory lubrication is just grease to prevent corrosion while shipping, just lube as dry chain and wipe off the excess.
Last shimano chain (HG-701) I bought was just coated in machine oil and not heavy grease...unlike every KMC or Campag chain I've bought.
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