Dan H
After reading two suggestions of inundating the chain with lube by shaking or soaking, I have to speak up.
Any lube beyond the inside of the bushings is only going to create the very gunk you trying to avoid.
Drip oil onto a clean chain at the point where bushing and side plate meet. any oil that gets on the outside should be wiped off.
Serious: http://sheldonbrown.com/chains.html
Humorous: http://sheldonbrown.com/chainclean.html
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From: michael kath
To: 'obra'
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Lube question
Shake that flock of seagulls with MX lube (like PJ1) comes out the can as foam and stays on the chain. Pick up a large cheap can at any dirt bike shop.
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From: bengelen@comcast.net
To: davecampbell828@charter.net; obra@list.obra.org
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:26:59 -0800
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Lube question
For me,
Same thing but White Lightning. Put chain in Ziploc bag, add some lube, shake-shake-shake, remove chain, dry with rag, install.
For super wet conditions, same process with Pro Link.
For muddy conditions, take Pro Link oil with you for mid-ride maintenance.
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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of Dave Campbell
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 10:28 PM
To: obra
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Lube question
I have used Pedro's Ice wax for yrs. Love it because of cleanliness. However...
I have become convinced with recent long rides that it really isn't much of a lubricant! Seems to flake off (the clean thing) and chain is squeaky/dry by end of a 4/5 hr ride. When I go to dry areas like Arizona it is pretty un-lubing from the get go!
What are people using that lasts, protects, is good in wet, but doesn't get all black/gunky (like triflow used to) and make a big greasy mess!
???
Thanks,
DC
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