Chain Lube

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Chris C

Discussion Starter · 4 mo ago

I'm getting ready to switch out my old sprockets and chain and install new. I've got my new chain cleaned of it's thick coating of glue-like grease. I grabbed my can of dry spray lube that has Teflon in it and sprayed the clean chain. Then I looked at the can. It says it's for BICYCLE chain. I used to use a spray chain lube that was for motorcycles but couldn't find it this time and ordered this stuff before I realized what it was. Now I'm wondering if I need to find some motorcycle chain lube. Your thoughts?

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Emil

· #3 · 4 mo ago

I've also used ⁸⁰/⁹⁰ gear lube on my motorcycles for scores of years. Soaking it overnight makes for a long lasting chain.

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Emil

· #5 · 4 mo ago

I've never used bicycle lube on a motorcycle. It MIGHT be ok, but I'd always prefer to be sure. It MAY be the same stuff, but it probably isn't.
I have a brother-in-law that's into bicycle races. I suppose I could ask his feelings regarding that lube.
As you know, motorcycles have much more stressors on the chain than their smaller counterparts.

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Emil

· #8 · 4 mo ago

You know your environmental issues better than any of us do. It sounds like you've got the best choice in mind for your situation.
The area I live generally doesn't have anywhere near that kind of grit in the air, unless I'm riding down gravel roads all day, which I don't care to do.
Your situation sounds like the wax/teflon would be best.

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