Originally Posted by
Garthr
Even if you could get the mystery lube(I don't think it's for sale), you can't apply like they do. I believe it is applied with heat and pressure.
So, unless you can get your chain really clean(you can't), and can apply the lube under pressure and heat(you can't) . . . you're SOL. It's just one of those things. Now you're right back with the rest of using X brand dino-lube .... and yeah . . they all kinda suck .... but just ride anyways
Years ago Reynolds chains sold a chain grease for their chains. Primarily for motorcycle chains I believe. IIRC the instructions included thoroughly cleaning the chain with mineral spirits via submergence and agitation until fresh mineral spirits stayed clear, drying it and then submerging it in the tin of hot melted chain grease while stirring the chain and grease combination to promote grease flow into all chain areas. The grease was melted on a stove. The final steps were hang up the chain to cool and then wipe off the excess grease on the chain exterior.
Sounds like a long, involved and messy process to me. How many bike riders would put up with a process such as this regularly to lube their chain and how many wives would allow melting grease on their stoves
Many motorcycle chain lubes are a grease in a solvent carrier to thin it enough to penetrate the chain links. After application the solvent dissolves, leaving a greased chain.
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