chain lube

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  1. racman

    racman Active Member

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    ok chaps. there r that many chain lubes out there, but which one would you recommend?
     
    #1 racman, Feb 14, 2013
  2. Stimo

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    I use WURTH dry chain lube doesn't cake chain in thick gunk so road grime doesn't stick to it
     
    #2 Stimo, Feb 14, 2013
  3. kpone

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    Yep, I'm with Stimo on this one. It's bloody scary at first as it looks like there's sod all on it but it works well.
     
    #3 kpone, Feb 14, 2013
  4. MrB

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    Wurth
     
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  5. gazza1

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    Wurth no sticky mess all over the rear wheel
     
    #5 gazza1, Feb 14, 2013
  6. Garyb

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    Agreed on Wurth.
     
    #6 Garyb, Feb 14, 2013
  7. GappySmeg

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    Another vote for Wurth
     
    #7 GappySmeg, Feb 14, 2013
  8. ColinBR

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    I hate chain lube, but I have some of that there Wurth stuff up on the shelf. I'll need to use it on the SP as I won't need a scottoiler on it for the amount of miles it will be doing.

    What do you guys use for cleaning it off?
     
    #8 ColinBR, Feb 14, 2013
  9. jimmy

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    wurth here to
     
    #9 jimmy, Feb 14, 2013
  10. Garyb

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    Paraffin rag for me Colin. Not drowned in the stuff, and a little tooth brush for the rear sprocket. Dry rag over the lot. Then re lube with..............yep Wurth lol
     
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  11. thefirebloke

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    On the subject of chain lube, it's a must for Scotland trip.
     
    #11 thefirebloke, Feb 14, 2013
  12. Garyb

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    I did do a who's carrying what kind of post Steve.
    Puncture repair kits chain lube etc. no point taking 20 of everything with us. I'll get Colin the fettle it a little bit when we get the actual numbers of runners and riders. And peeps could nominate themselves for what they are taking for the group.
    Me, I'm taking the chain oil. :)

    Can't beat a bit of lube ;)
     
    #12 Garyb, Feb 14, 2013
  13. ColinBR

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    Good job I won't need any for my blade :)
     
    #13 ColinBR, Feb 14, 2013
  14. SIDEWAYS

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    A few will need oil might be worth asking opie oils to send a shipment to one of the hotels.Maybe opie could sponsor the oil side especially if MCN are taking an interest.
     
    #14 SIDEWAYS, Feb 14, 2013
  15. phantomx0_1

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    Profi dry lube for me awesome stuff never comes off the chain!
     
    #15 phantomx0_1, Feb 14, 2013
  16. Garyb

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    Good idea sideways. I will PM Opie for a couple of cans. If will be my contribution to the forum, I won't however be looking for a freebie. Although free postage if he's reading this ;)
    Business is business these days. I'd be more than happy just to add a mention for the supplier.



    Edit. Pm sent to Opie oils re chain lube
     
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  17. ColinBR

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    An opine oils sticker on a bike or 2 when the pics get taken is I'm sure worth a tin or 2 of chain lube !!
     
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  18. Garyb

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    Ill request stickers later ;)
     
    #18 Garyb, Feb 14, 2013
  19. abv

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    Wurth.

    Need to re-apply after rain though.

    On a trip we generally get a couple of tins between the group and do every bike each morning.
     
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  20. Garyb

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    I was thinking along the lines of doing the bikes as we pull up for the night, all ready for the next day.

    I will add before some other smart arse does though.

    If Garyb is carrying the oil they may have to wait a while ;)
     
    #20 Garyb, Feb 14, 2013
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