First Chain maintenance. Suggestions/Comments

[tussey]

I have a brand new chain and I want to take care of it really well. I noticed it's getting very dirty. I performed some basic chain maint for the first time. I wanna make sure I'm not doing anything dumb. 

First I sprayed chain with this lube then wiped off what dirt I could.


I noticed alot of crap and dirt all over the chain and rear sprocket. Only thing is I couldn't tell if that was some sort of grease that was supposed to be there from the new chain or what. I wiped it clean.

After cleaning the chain/sprocket with lube I put this stuff on it.

[scratch]

The best thing you can do for a chain is keep it clean.  Next is lube, both as lube and as an o-ring preserver; also to help prevent rust.

[3imo]

ya did good.  keep it up and it'll last you a good long time.

[Alphamazing]

WD-40 and then Chain Wax 

[My Name Is Dave]

WD-40 and then Chain Wax 

I go kerosene and then Maxima spray-on wax. Also a very good combo. And please don't clean and lube it with the bike on the centerstand and in gear; your fingers are there for a reason.

Dave

[TragicImage]

Dry Lube (Wax) is freaking awesome.  1/2 the dirt.....