pitboss

I always do, but very very lightly. Too much may create a gap large enough to allow dust/dirt/debris between taper and crankarm. Some folks use anti-sieze. I have tried both, and never had any problems with either - again, as long as it is a very light application. Just enough to allow things to slide apart during future maintenance/disassemblies.


and as far as chains/masterlinks - I am only speaking on DID, Izumi, and HKK. I have no experience with KMC, so my bad on speaking so non-specifically on that.

frymaster

the being careful with the fingers part is the best reason. i personally keep the chain on and give the chain a fast wipe down and re-wax after every ride. yeah, i know it's a pain in the ass and all that, but it's on the side of the wax bottle for a reason: it works. my chain is grime-free and shines in the sun and all for only 20 or 30 seconds of work a day.

on the finger front, i only wipe and was my chain with the wheels on the ground. less chance of the drive train spinning unwantedly that way.