Preferred Chain Lubricant

Every chain I have bought, I read the recommendations on the box, and they usually call for 90wt oil as a lube. That works for around home, but I take Amsoil lube on the road trips.
 
GRM 450 said:
About 20 + years
530 chains on old Ducati singles, Commando until I sold it, and X ring chains on belt Ducatis.

Graeme
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Thanks mate - just wanted to know what was behind the recommendation đź‘Ť đź‘Ť
 
Alan L said:
Hi all,
At the risk of opening a can of worms what is the preferred chain lubricant for our [color = red]non O-ring[/color] chains.
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slimslowslider said:
Back in the day...

Preferred Chain Lubricant
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Did the OP not ask about >NON< O-Ring chain.

That would be lubricant that gets to the link pins and bushes and the above (Duckham's that I remember)

That would be like the above Castrol product where you removed and cleaned the chain then coiled it in the heated can so the liquified lubricant wicked into the pin area then solidified when it was removed and cooled off.

Perhaps a spray lubricant could then be used periodically for chain to sprocket lubrication if doing any real mileage, which in the case of O-ring chains is about all that happens. (external only due to the sealing rings)
 
Time Warp said:
Did the OP not ask about >NON< O-Ring chain.

That would be lubricant that gets to the link pins and bushes and the above (Duckham's that I remember)

That would be like the above Castrol product where you removed and cleaned the chain then coiled it in the heated can so the liquified lubricant wicked into the pin area then solidified when it was removed and cooled off.

Perhaps a spray lubricant could then be used periodically for chain to sprocket lubrication if doing any real mileage, which in the case of O-ring chains is about all that happens. (external only due to the sealing rings)
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Used ROCK OIL on my non o-ring chains with good results. As per other posts sparingly applied to avoid “fling” .
 
TBW said:
Used ROCK OIL on my non o-ring chains with good results. As per other posts sparingly applied to avoid “fling” .
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How does an external spray sparingly applied add lubricant to the pins and bushes of a non O-ring chain. (which is one of the so called benefits of an O-ring chain)
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Perhaps the ultimate is a non O-ring chain that is serviced in a pressure pot that contains a suitable pin/bush lubricant, so it is forced into that location.
 
Time Warp said:
How does an external spray sparingly applied add lubricant to the pins and bushes of a non O-ring chain.
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Because it goes on like penetrating oil, then as the solvents evaporate, it leaves (a very sticky) grease behind.

Not sure it should be sparingly applied though. IMO it should be liberally applied and the excess wiped off.

Best applied to a warm chain (ie after a ride) and left to properly set before riding again.
 
Tokay said:
Yes, several times, works good for me. I apply it sparingly, dirt on rims etc. can be easily removed
The chain has now a mileage of approx 3000 Miles so far (530 Non-O-Ring chain)
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Thanks for reply, it would seem to be an ideal product .
 
Onder said:
I use that waxy Wurth stuff. It is expensive but doesn't fling off the chain and make a mess. On the other hand does the forklift oil fling as one would think? Chain speed is lower. 90wt gear oil likely does a good job for small money. Using the two chain method, removing, washing and then dunked in a pan of melted grease and rotating with the second chain in service is a PIA but best solution in terms of utility and cost.
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I think the forklift chain referred to might be the big lift and lower chains up front that never get up to any speed ?
 
Fast Eddie said:
Because it goes on like penetrating oil, then as the solvents evaporate, it leaves (a very sticky) grease behind.

Not sure it should be sparingly applied though. IMO it should be liberally applied and the excess wiped off.

Best applied to a warm chain (ie after a ride) and left to properly set before riding again.
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Perhaps I should have said ” applied carefully, directing the lubricant via the supplied spray tube” .

Definitely to a warm chain .đź‘Ť
 
GRM 450 said:
Putolin ceramic chain wax
Doesn’t attract dirt and dust. Doesn’t fling off unless you use too much.

Graeme
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Tried it recently. Appiled and left for 3 days to dry/drip. Wiped off and did 60 mile ride.
Worst flinging I have seen for some time.
Changing back to Motul C4.
 
Onder said:
Using the two chain method, removing, washing and then dunked in a pan of melted grease and rotating with the second chain in service is a PIA but best solution in terms of utility and cost.
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Old school - love it.
 
I have never used anything other than engine oil, mainly from the original 1968 oiler. Never had any problems worth worrying about.
 
Tornado said:
An actual comparative evalution:

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One thing that is missing from this testing is Chain heat up when in operation. Especially at speed.
Race chains and racing get the chains very hot. Too bad that was not part of the testing.
 
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