What oil/lube do you guys recommend using? I know WD-40 in a bad thing to use for chains etc.
Is this stuff any good?
Is this stuff any good?
Lube!
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never tried that stuff, ive used pedros synlube and had no troubles or praises over any other brand. personally i think any kind of oil is fine, as long as you keep the excess off and dont let it gunk up your chain.
I've used 3 in 1 oil for as long as I can remember...
I'm no expert by any means but I'm on my second bottle of this stuff. I only use it on my chains. So far so good. It's much thinner in viscosity than a 3 in 1 oil. If I put it on too thick it'll congeal and turn kinda whitish . . . almost like cold bacon grease . . . but wipes off easily. Between the fingers it doesn't seem to have as much of a greasy feel as oil, strangely enough. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. I've bought it twice, so I guess I'm a fan of it!
Now that's old school.aka_locojoe said:cruisehard said:
I used to like chain lube sticks, but I haven't seen any lately. I think they were paraffin impregnated with graphite. Nowadays I usually just give each link a drop of oil a couple of times a year, or any time I ride in wet conditions, or if looks like it might start to rust. WD-40 works OK to clean and dry a wet or muddy chain, but you're right about using it for lubrication, it's not much better than nothing.
As for 3-in-1, I think it's great for chains, but not as good for oiler hubs, unless you clean and lube them regularly. The same properties that make it stay on your chain, tends to collect dirt and create a sticky buildup on the plates.
Tranny fluid...interesting. I picked up a bottle of Finish Line Dry and man is it dry! I can't hardly tell it's on there...pretty clean stuff... pours out like water and drys like lighter fluid! Weird. I'll give a week or 2...don't know if it's worth 7 bones for a 4oz bottle.
xddorox said:
Automatic Transmission Fluid is what I use. I usually squirt it through my antique hand held oiler. Sometimes I'll mix in some leftover motor oil or even some 80 wt gear oil. I don't use any sort of scientific method. I like the idea of the solvent mixed in. I'll try that one.
The toothbrush idea is a good one too. I'll keep that in mind. I'd think that would be especially good for cleaning the chain too. WD-40 works great for cleaning the chain. Either WD-40 or straight kerosene or diesel. Apply plenty of cleaner and have on hand plenty of rags....big mess, big success.
I use a couple Finish Line products pretty frequently. They seem to be pretty common in local shops, which bodes well for them.
The Teflon Dry is just that, a non-messy lube. I have never really used it primarily because I run crummy old used chain and want a better heavier oil. If I had a bike with a nice fancy chain I would certainly consider it.
I dig the 1-Step cleaner lube. The aerosol can helps blow dirt and grit out of tight spaces, but have the 4 oz bottle also. I use the latter as a general chain lube, applying lightly and wiping clean.
I really like the Citrus Degreaser. This stuff cuts like crazy. They don't kid when they say it is concentrated. Use with caution only after testing the area to be cleaned! May etch some plastics and paints! Make sure to rinse well with water after, followed by a lube of some sort. Best thing since PB-Blaster. Really!
The Teflon Dry is just that, a non-messy lube. I have never really used it primarily because I run crummy old used chain and want a better heavier oil. If I had a bike with a nice fancy chain I would certainly consider it.
I dig the 1-Step cleaner lube. The aerosol can helps blow dirt and grit out of tight spaces, but have the 4 oz bottle also. I use the latter as a general chain lube, applying lightly and wiping clean.
I really like the Citrus Degreaser. This stuff cuts like crazy. They don't kid when they say it is concentrated. Use with caution only after testing the area to be cleaned! May etch some plastics and paints! Make sure to rinse well with water after, followed by a lube of some sort. Best thing since PB-Blaster. Really!
