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Properly Applying Phil's Tenacious Oil to Chain

Old 03-29-09, 10:46 PM
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Properly Applying Phil's Tenacious Oil to Chain

Even if I use just the tiniest amount directly applied to each chain roller, it still strings between my chainring and chain and cog in the back. It gets all over my chainstay, my leg, my wheel, my spokes - basically everywhere. I wanted to use it, but I have just been using some Finish Line wet lube, which works well enough.

Is this everyone's experience using this stuff on a chain? Or is there a better way to do it so that my legs aren't lubricated? Or does it eventually stop slinging oil everywhere after a few hundred miles of riding?
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I'm not familiar with the viscosity of tenacious oil, but I doubt it is too thick. This works to get a minimal but sufficient amount of Pro Link into my chain rollers. On a nappy washcloth (thick nap holds oil well) soak a spot about 1" in diameter. Hold it up against the rollers and rotate the chain slowly. Do top and bottom. Capillary action will take it into the rollers. Wipe the sides of the chain clean with a dry part of the cloth. There shouldn't be any excess.

Run your finger back and forth along the length of the chain on the rollers. You should be able to feel well lubed rollers turning smoothly. After a few rides, run your fingers along it again. You'll know when it's time to clean/lube again. bk
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the thickness is quite similar to 10W30 motor oil.

just add some mineral spirits to thin it out a bit.
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One drop per link. Then run the chain through a towel to remove any excess. And it sounds like this stuff has plenty of that. I'll stick with Boeshield T-9, TYVM.
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