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O-Ring Chain (yes, again!)
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[QUOTE="Jaybird, post: 166281, member: 22283"] I have to disagree with you, smb.... Ring chains have lubricant that is held inside the roller. They are designed so that dirt, water, and grit cannot effect the integrity of the rollers pins and bushing surfaces. It is correct to use a water displacement after washing, but then to be proper, you do need to add a lubricant. WD40 wont cut it as a lube. There are still friction surfaces on any ring chain that are not protected, and for proper maintenance they must be lubricated as well. Thinking that a ring chain is maintenance free is a mistake. It will make you trust it no matter what, which you can not do. Once a ring has been violated, it will cause more damage to that link than even the total lack of lubricant will. So, for the reason I stated above, coupled with the fact that a ring can and will eventually be violated, lubricate your ring chain as you would a regular chain, just be conscience that some lubes can break down o-rings. Many will argue this, I will always disagree. :) one more thing, I do agree that lubes can atract dirt and grit...the WRONG type of lubes that is. Try to choose a dry film lube if possible. [/QUOTE]
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