phatford92

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actually it does mater which lube you use depending on the chain its more recommended to use lithium in a spray that way it keeps the o rings lubed i recommend bel-ray chain lube
 

allangee

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Jun 26, 2007
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Better is best

It pays to pay a couple of bucks more for a good lube.

Put a rag in the palm of your hand and grab the chain (without the engine running of course), and pull the chain through the rag by turning the rear tire with your other hand.

Then, spinning the wheel with one hand and spraying with the other, spray the lube onto the INSIDE of the chain. That way, when you ride, centrifugal force helps push the lube through all parts of the chain and can also move out some of the finer grit.

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Steve St.Laurent

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When pulling the chain through the rag be sure to turn the tire in a direction that will take your hand AWAY from the rear sprocket - not towards it. That can be a very painful and expensive lesson (not that I've done it but know people who have).
 

Andre74

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Steve St.Laurent said:
When pulling the chain through the rag be sure to turn the tire in a direction that will take your hand AWAY from the rear sprocket - not towards it. That can be a very painful and expensive lesson (not that I've done it but know people who have).


Got a lower sprocket guard ..impossible for my hand to get stuck .
 

Andre74

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May 16, 2007
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phatford92 said:
well then you get the bel ray chain lube that is for non o ring chains but it should have one


Chose a non o ring chain.

Doesnt really matter... only depends on the riding you do.

Well so i was informed.
 

ZOMBIE666

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Steve St.Laurent said:
When pulling the chain through the rag be sure to turn the tire in a direction that will take your hand AWAY from the rear sprocket - not towards it. That can be a very painful and expensive lesson (not that I've done it but know people who have).


yeah good advice... 6 years later :bang:

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allangee

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Fingers

At least keep your thumb out of the way... so you can hitchhike to the hospital. :cool:

Use a thicker lube if you tend to go for long rides. If you're running heats and fire another round on the chain between races you can get away with something thinner (and thinner cleans off easier when it gets flung all over the place).

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