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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:04 AM
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I can't remember what people said they used for chain lube on their bikes.

Don't want a Scottoiler.

Suggestions please.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:05 AM
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Wurth Dry Chain Lube for me. Reminds me, I really do need to give my chain a clean and lube.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:06 AM
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Where do you get that from?
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:10 AM
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Hein Gerricke

Or you can probably get it from Rob Willshire's place.

Chain wax is better than oil in that it doesn't flick off all over you tyres
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:10 AM
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The last lot I got from The Motorcycle Centre in Brighton. Most shops should do it though. I would have thought you can get it from Halfrauds.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:10 AM
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Where do you get that from?
A bike shop I would guess

I use whatever the local bike shop sells.

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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Hale,Aug 17 2007, 01:10 PM
Chain wax is better than oil in that it doesn't flick off all over you tyres
True, but the Wurth Dry stuff doesn't flick either. As long as you wait for it to dry
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by pip,Aug 17 2007, 01:12 PM
True, but the Wurth Dry stuff doesn't flick either. As long as you wait for it to dry
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 05:26 AM
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always try to apply the lube straight after a run when the chain will be warm , then leave it .
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Busamav,Aug 17 2007, 05:26 AM
PJ1

always try to apply the lube straight after a run when the chain will be warm , then leave it .
I was told that and seems to make sense.
but came back after a run, ok so thats a run and then 10 miles of london crawling and out of interest wanted to see how warm my chain was.

answer - no warmer than if i hand'nt ridden it.

ive got some foaming wax lube job from the bike shop. guess it works.....
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