What is the best lube for the chain on my Honda? i have read that WD-40 is fine, when others say that they only use some wax from the dealer. I would perfer to use WD-40 and do it often, if it is ok. Is WD-40 messier? How often should i do this?
What type of chain do you have??? Is it an O-Ring chain? If so you only have to worry about protection the outer portion of the chain. By Using wd-40 as a protectant you could ruin the chain becuase the wd-40 could get past the o-rings and displace the grease that is in there.quote:
Originally posted by JonS:
What is the best lube for the chain on my Honda? i have read that WD-40 is fine, when others say that they only use some wax from the dealer. I would perfer to use WD-40 and do it often, if it is ok. Is WD-40 messier? How often should i do this?
I don't know what the stuff is, but once you spray it, let it dry for about 10-15 minutes, after that the stuff becomes very difficult to get off. I's almost like an undercoating type product. As a matter of fact it can be used as such.quote:
Originally posted by JonS:
Is it just an al purpose lube spray?
Bicycle chain are very different from O-Ring type motorcycle chains. An O-Ring Motorcycle chain should never be cleaned with a penetrating solvent. If you want to clean an O-Ring type chain, you should saturate a rag, and wipe the surface only. Also ridding the bike/equipment in the rain will basically take all the crud off the chain, but you must re-lube it immediately after it dries your your ruin the chain. Very complicated!! Hence the reason most long distance touring bikes are either belt or shaft.quote:
Originally posted by Dewlanna:
There was a thread about Bicycle Chain Lubricants in General and Off Topic.
It was started last October and revived in late January.
The WD 40 question is addressed there.
http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=000164