Don Whitehead

Certainly the most entertaining branding and packaging for chain lube was
Demon Semin. Unfortunately it has been gone for around 20 years. Ross
Schaefer may still have some.

2008/3/4 Erik Long :

> EXACTLY! Thank you, Dan.
>
> It's entirely unnecessary to remove your chain to lube it. The
> low-viscosity (and I stress "LOW") lubricants that are made for bicycles
> will get into the chain pivots and bushings quite easily, simply by dripping
> it onto the full length of the chain.
>
> ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO KEEP YOUR CHAIN CLEAN IS WIPE OFF THE EXCESS LUBE
> UNTIL YOUR CHAIN LOOKS DRY. It's that simple.
>
> Cleaning is a different story, and it can be beneficial to remove the
> chain. In fact, from a mechanic's eye view, Brian's recommended method may
> be the best I've heard of. I'll actually try that on my next chain-cleaning
> here in the shop.
>
> Here's Brian's cleaning method for those who may have missed his email:
>
> Use full strength Simple green with a large plastic bottle. Put the chain
> in the bottle and shake vigorously (bang it around). Take the chain out and
> let the cleanser sit until the dirt settles to the bottom. Put a big magnet
> into the bottle and this will help pull the dirt/metal powder out of the
> solution. Then pour off the clean stuff and repeat the process several
> times.
>
> Just be sure to check the wear on your chain first. Even a clean chain
> will wear out your cogs and chainrings if it has stretched/has worn
> bushings.
>
>
> ------------------------------
> From: dan@bicyclerepairman.us
> To: mikekath240@hotmail.com; obra@list.obra.org
> Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:49:08 -0800
>
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Lube question
>
> 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
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *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.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> 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.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *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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