Thread: Good Chain Lube??? Mines WD40. :P
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Old 04-22-19 | 06:26 PM
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From: Zang's Spur, CO
Originally Posted by speedlever
Very entertaining video in post #95 ! Perhaps it's time to switch to hypoid gear oil and forego those expensive lubes (been using ProLink ProGold for years). Come to think of it, I could have likely saved money by leaving off the lube and replacing the chain more often.
I actually tried 75W-90 gear lube on a bike chain once.
I had it sitting on the shelf for the Jeep, so I decided to give it a shot;
Pro: Chain was immediately dead silent.
Con: It attracted and held chunks of dirt like fly paper.

After watching that FortNine video, I checked my (motor)bikes manual, and as he stated, it does recommend gear lube for the chain rollers, and also recommends applying some kind of oil to the rubber rings to keep them wetted. I've been using Triflow for both, but may try gear lube on the rollers.
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