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Re: [ST] best chain?.. and now lubes and cleaners!!!
- Subject: Re: [ST] best chain?.. and now lubes and cleaners!!!
- From: "rmasiak" <rmasiak@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 19:33:13 -0500
> The mechanic at my shop told me that all my chain really needs to keep it
> clean is WD40. He went on to say that's because all the lube that the
chain
> really needs is on the inside, kept in there by the O-rings. And that
> adding chain lube to what is essentially the outside of the O-rings will
> only cause it to attract and build-up dirt. That's the first time I've
ever
> heard that. I've always lubed the chain on my bikes whether they were
dirt
> or street, with standard or O-ring chains.
I agree that you could use WD-40 & grunge brush to clean the chain. I
disagree that only the O-rings area is the only place to lube. The main
contact area where the chain meets the sprocket should also be lubricated &
not WD-40. It's too thin and will fly off. ONLY use WD-40 for cleaning,
when done wipe chain and lube with your favorite lube (I prefer Chain Wax)
Rich
00'Sprint RS
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