chain lube

[Tressbocker]

What chain lube should I use?

[makenzie71]

I use motor oil.  Clean once a week, lube up, go.

[ducati_nolan]

Motor oil will do the job okay but it'll be messy and fling everywhere, gear oil is only slightly better.

Use a chain lube that says it's O ring safe (unless you don't have an O ring chain) they usaually fling off the least.

I've had the best results with Maxim chain wax. It dosn't fling off and my chain seems to last a long time. I'm sure other lubes work just as well and other member will have a favorite but Maxim gets my vote.

[pbureau69]

I did not know about "maxim", I will have to check it out, but as per my local dealer, I use "Gunk" Cycle and Farm equipment chain lube, haven't seen it fling, but then again, I usually lube in the evening (IE: let sit overnight), to make sure maximum penetration.

[Cameron]

Chain wax gets my vote.

my chain guard lost a bolt and off it came.

i was using chain lube/greese from a rattle can... untill i looked at my chain guard and the "fling" filthy is the word...

wax in nice, less fling and filth.

[spc]

you could just shaZam! in your hand and rub it on there   at least then when it flings off at the guy behind you you can have a little laugh about it   I use PJ1 in the blue can   I clean the chain every 600miles or so with a brush and gas then crank it and put it in gear on the centerstand so the wheel spins while I spray on the lube

[briandor]

you could just shaZam! in your hand and rub it on there   at least then when it flings off at the guy behind you you can have a little laugh about it   I use PJ1 in the blue can   I clean the chain every 600miles or so with a brush and gas then crank it and put it in gear on the centerstand so the wheel spins while I spray on the lube

According to the Suzuki repair manual you shouldn't use gas to clean the chain.  They say it is harmful to the o-rings they use.  They only recommend using kerosene and specifically say not to use gasoline.

[s4gs]

+1 on the kero.
I've used PJ1 but it flings to much. Now use Belray Super Clean Chain Lube.
Makes your chain look white but a lot less fling.

[dgyver]

Chain wax.

[Toad Rider]

I use the Tri-Flow.  It's like a top-end WD-40.

[gsJack]

PJ1 Blue for 23 years.