WD40 Chain Wax

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  1. Emywmpb

    Emywmpb Active Member

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    Just seen that WD40 make a chain wax as well as a wet lube. The wax seems to spray on as a coat and then dry around the chain.

    I am a big fan of Wurst Dry Chain Lube. Was just wondering how this new product compares, if anybody has tried it?
     
  2. Lozzy

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    I tried the WD40 wax this winter it seemed ok but then I had to have a replacement link in my fairly new gold chain & I wondered if the wax was fully penetrating thru so I've stopped using it. It does seem to just sit on the outside & thats with applying & leaving overnight!
     
  3. Nigelg79

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    No idea on the WD wax but I've used other chain wax in the past and it's just really sticky - flings when warm and gummed up my clutch slave cylinder on old SV. Poor design on that bike granted but went back to lube and no issues since. I like Muc-off but potato tomato.
     
  4. Fraz

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    I've tried the wd40 when my local dealer stopped stocking Wurth Dry. I didn't like it at all, considering it was anti fling it flung everywhere. I will stick with Wurth, a far superior chain lube in my opinion.
     
  5. Slick

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    See here for my opinion on it
    http://www.1000rr.co.uk/threads/chain-lube-experiment.22257/

    Long term use I would not recommend.

    Good corrosion protection, but thick, attracts crud and and flings. As Lozzy said its so thick it doesnt 'spread' well so doesnt cover the chain completely or has a chance to lube the rings see this in comparison to SDOC

     
  6. exuptoy

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    I know it's going to the competitor ( :D ) but I prefer Yamalube chain lube from most Yam dealers. Absolutely superb lube with virtually no fling if left overnight.
     
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  7. exuptoy

    exuptoy Elite Member

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    You all know I like pics!!!!

    Did a bit of a clean recently, with a bit of this....

    A fiver from Wilkos
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    Most of the can later and a good coat of Yamalube got it looking like this...
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    A new sprocket (+2 :) )and some anodise nuts saw it look like this..
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    A bit better!
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  8. Scott

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    Castrol from halfords is my favourite
     
  9. bonjo

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    tried WD chain lube during jan & feb and I think it is rubbish.
    It first coats the chain with a nicw shiny looking lube which makes the chain very good to look at but:
    provided not rust protection whatsoever
    flew around a bit
    got black and gooey after 100 miles
    made the gearchange worse
    SO:
    I went back to wurth dry chain lube (again and again). It is light lube and thin so you need to apply it more often but boy what a superior product
     

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