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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: switch on July 25, 2008, 08:23:40 PM

Title: chain lube
Post by: switch on July 25, 2008, 08:23:40 PM
so what chain cleaner and lube does everyone use? and can i buy the stuff at the autoparts store?
Title: Re: chain lube
Post by: Trwhouse on July 25, 2008, 10:39:19 PM
Hello new guy,
Just so you know, we do have a SEARCH function here on the board.
Type in chain lube there and you will be greeted by a host of entries on the subject.
I won't harangue you about not doing a search there first, but someone is apt to chime in soon and tell you to SEARCH FIRST.
Wait, I guess I just did it.
:)
I use PJ1 black label chain lube.
Some folks like regular motor oil.
Read all the info and then decide.
Good luck,
Trwhouse
Title: Re: chain lube
Post by: TreeFiddy on July 26, 2008, 12:11:34 AM
Motul Chain Wax.

I hate fling!
Title: Re: chain lube
Post by: lilbill on July 26, 2008, 12:45:45 AM
+1 to PJ1 Black...turns into a nice goop...little to no fling there
Title: Re: chain lube
Post by: Cal Price on July 26, 2008, 01:04:55 AM
Clean all the muck off with WD40 and a rag then apply a chain wax. Apply to the top of the lower chain run and centrifugal force will spread it, every 600 miles seems to be univerally accepted as best practice.
Title: Re: chain lube
Post by: switch on July 26, 2008, 07:39:07 AM
cool thanks for all the help guys. sorry about the not search. a couple of beers in and i totally forgot my forum etiquette.