How not to lube a chain..

[bosozoku]

btw wd40 if fine for chains and i know of many people using it even on race bikes.

WD-40 is a water displacer, developed as a rust preventative for military rifles.  It's not a lubricant, nor was it intended as such.  If you're going to go with a "cheap" chain lube, you'd be better off using something like 90wt gear oil or spray grease.

-b.

[frankieG]

mechanics 101 taught in grade 8, no rings, watches, or anything else dangling when working on engines or anything with moving parts.  this guy was just lucky it did not happen sooner.  btw wd40 if fine for chains and i know of many people using it even on race bikes.  ya blaaa blaaa blaaa most the chain lub stuff is marketing and to the smart ass's those i knew using it have ridden longer than you, have more experience and bikes that make the gs look like a scooter

Ya know.. I stood up for you.. but the more of your posts I read, the less I like you...

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[makenzie71]

bosozuku is right...WD40 is not intended as a lubricant.  It's a solvent developed as a corrosion preventative and a cleaner.  It has nearly no viscosity. 

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

mechanics 101 taught in grade 8, no rings, watches, or anything else dangling when working on engines or anything with moving parts.  this guy was just lucky it did not happen sooner.  btw wd40 if fine for chains and i know of many people using it even on race bikes.  ya blaaa blaaa blaaa most the chain lub stuff is marketing and to the smart ass's those i knew using it have ridden longer than you, have more experience and bikes that make the gs look like a scooter

Ya know.. I stood up for you.. but the more of your posts I read, the less I like you...

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You're dumb, and arrogant, and seem almost proud of being ignorant. Makes it hard to like you.

[frankieG]

what ever you say kid...

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

what ever you say kid...

See? There you go again.

There's a reason terry started a thread about you in the tard farm... and we thought everybody hated him.

[spc]

Ummmm I didn't start that thread.........

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

Ummmm I didn't start that thread.........

Oh, my bad.

But everyone still hates you. Just less than Frankie.

[spc]

 

[jserio]

i just read on the WD40 website that one of the uses is lubrication. are they lying?

[bosozoku]

i just read on the WD40 website that one of the uses is lubrication. are they lying?

It's not going to last 600+ miles in outdoor conditions.  Might be OK for freeing a stuck door hinge, but not for a bike chain.

-b.

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

i just read on the WD40 website that one of the uses is lubrication. are they lying?

Minor lubrication, maybe. I'd use it on a squeaky hinge.. not for my chain. I use it to clean, it penetrates decently well, and will flush out grime. By itself though, it is not viscous enough to provide lasting lubrication to the chain. I also won't use it in things like ignition locks, as it has a tendency to attract and trap dust, which is why dry graphite lubes are the best for ignitions and locks. 

Chain wax was made for a reason. Or use wd-40, motor oil, your lube of choice, but lube after every ride... I ride every day 20 miles to and from work.. don't have time to lube my chain every day, so I use chain wax and lube every 500 miles or so, more often when I'm riding in the rain.


edit: I typed my post, but was slowed by that damn 45 second post limit... went to another website and came back to paste my reply, which is more or less a more verbose version of boso's post...

[bosozoku]

Chain wax was made for a reason. Or use wd-40, motor oil, your lube of choice, but lube after every ride...

Or get an auto-oiler like a Scotoiler...  Clean and adjust the chain every 600 mi or so, but you won't worry about running dry.

-b.

[Unnamed]

i just read on the WD40 website that one of the uses is lubrication. are they lying?

They aren't lying, they're just slightly misrepresenting the usefulness of their product. It CAN be used to lube chains, it just won't last long.

Personally I use WD40 to clean the chain, then spray on some chain wax.