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poorwboy · 11-23-2007, 11:35 PM

Is chain lube really necessary - R1-Forum.Com

**Botch** · 11-24-2007, 09:59 AM

Some interesting points there, makes me want to seek out that Teflon lube that was mentioned here before; it will provide lubrication but will not attract dust and dirt.

poorwboy · 11-24-2007, 10:22 AM

I have myself used the teflon, and will agree. I think it gave better protection.

**wrightme43** · 11-24-2007, 10:54 AM

I use the teflon dupont lube as well. It doesnt attract dirt, and it seems to work better.
My opinon is that my chain since it is spinning around really really fast, and is metal contacting metal, needs to be lubricated. I have seen a chain with less than 8000 miles on 2006 zzr600 never lubed untill I cleaned and lubricated it because he came over here. It had big tight spots in it. You could spin it and see it bump and pull against itself. After a good cleaning and spray it seems to work alot better. My chain with almost 13k on it doesnt do that at all. Thats all I know for sure though.

GConn · 11-24-2007, 02:07 PM

IMO metal on metal = friction = needs lube

Clean and lube your chain frequently and it should be fine, why try another method?

mikebike · 11-24-2007, 03:51 PM

I use chain wax it works great on the bicycle chian ....clean and good lube

**sportrider** · 11-24-2007, 10:02 PM

I've noticed ever since I've started using chain wax my chain is a dirt magnet and requires more attention then when I was just using WD-40 and the dry moly lubricant. interesting point, I've had my chain bind a few times since using chain wax, never had that problem before.

mikebike · 11-25-2007, 05:32 AM

what works for one and make them happy gives another a cause to

it is that way with most things though...

tomatoe -- tomatoe

Gosling1 · 11-25-2007, 11:25 AM

I've used the DuPont teflon lube for a while. I got about 30,000 miles out of my stock chain and sprocket. But I an a bit meticulous when it comes to the vehicles I have. Take care of them and it should last almost forever.

**Botch** · 11-25-2007, 12:22 PM

Gosling, your avatar is cracking me up!

Welcome to the board!

11-23-2007, 11:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
poorwboy Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redlands ca Bike: 2006 CBR1000RR Posts: 716 Rep Power: 14 Member #224	Interesting,chain lube Is chain lube really necessary - R1-Forum.Com __________________ Bikes and airplanes is all I see.

11-24-2007, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
poorwboy Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redlands ca Bike: 2006 CBR1000RR Posts: 716 Rep Power: 14 Member #224	I have myself used the teflon, and will agree. I think it gave better protection. __________________ Bikes and airplanes is all I see.

11-24-2007, 10:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,170 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	I use the teflon dupont lube as well. It doesnt attract dirt, and it seems to work better. My opinon is that my chain since it is spinning around really really fast, and is metal contacting metal, needs to be lubricated. I have seen a chain with less than 8000 miles on 2006 zzr600 never lubed untill I cleaned and lubricated it because he came over here. It had big tight spots in it. You could spin it and see it bump and pull against itself. After a good cleaning and spray it seems to work alot better. My chain with almost 13k on it doesnt do that at all. Thats all I know for sure though. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

11-24-2007, 03:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
mikebike just a moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central Florida Bike: FZ6 -- Blue Posts: 1,310 Rep Power: 20 Member #357	I use chain wax it works great on the bicycle chian ....clean and good lube __________________ mike http://www.626mikebike.blogspot.com

11-24-2007, 10:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
sportrider NOT BANNED Join Date: May 2007 Location: EARTH Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,631 Rep Power: 975 Member #127	I've noticed ever since I've started using chain wax my chain is a dirt magnet and requires more attention then when I was just using WD-40 and the dry moly lubricant. interesting point, I've had my chain bind a few times since using chain wax, never had that problem before. __________________ a work in progress...

11-24-2007, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Some interesting points there, makes me want to seek out that Teflon lube that was mentioned here before; it will provide lubrication but will not attract dust and dirt.

11-24-2007, 02:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
GConn Squid hater Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nicosia / Cyprus Bike: '06 Fz6 Posts: 810 Rep Power: 14 Member #897	IMO metal on metal = friction = needs lube Clean and lube your chain frequently and it should be fine, why try another method?

11-25-2007, 05:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
mikebike just a moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central Florida Bike: FZ6 -- Blue Posts: 1,310 Rep Power: 20 Member #357	what works for one and make them happy gives another a cause to it is that way with most things though... tomatoe -- tomatoe __________________ mike http://www.626mikebike.blogspot.com

11-25-2007, 11:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Gosling1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 94 Rep Power: 6 Member #174	I've used the DuPont teflon lube for a while. I got about 30,000 miles out of my stock chain and sprocket. But I an a bit meticulous when it comes to the vehicles I have. Take care of them and it should last almost forever. __________________ 06, 62,500+ miles, Laser Quads, 4 into 2 exhaust, Flipped shifter, CBR 1100XX clip ons odpierdol się

11-25-2007, 12:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Gosling, your avatar is cracking me up! Welcome to the board!

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