Chain Lube

GU Ute · 12-04-2008, 04:35 AM

Hey all, Just bought my first bike since an XR 80 when I was a kid and was wondering what you all use on the chain cause I have heard so many different things and am now confused.

Is chain lube the go, WD40, Engine or gearbox oil, cause I have heard that all these are 'the best' according to each individual person.

I mainly ride trails, grass, soft dirt, but once I find a ute will be taking up to Newcastle to ride in the sand dunes, with a group of us that regularly go up. Mine is still on the original chain and sprockets.

And what do you guys clean it with after a big ride, or is it not worth bothering?

Thanks, Ben

Hardtail · 12-04-2008, 06:34 AM

I use Motul off road chain lube, WD-40 will fly off the chain, and chain clean. You may have to brush the chain to get it all out. If you have an "O" ring chain make sure whatever you are putting on won't eat the "O" ring. It is very important to clean the chain and sprockets or they will wear out in no time. Sand eats chains faster than dirt. WW II military bikes were changed to shaft drive because of the sand in North Africa.

tigmaster · 12-04-2008, 11:30 AM

Yea, if you are heading up to the dunes I would suggest lubing the chain a couple times a day. People will say it is excessive but it is sure cheaper than a new chain. I use Belray Crystal Clear or whatever it is called. WD-40 just doesn't stick like HT was saying along with any motor oil.

wr250f95 · 12-04-2008, 11:37 AM

use an actual chain lube. Ive had good luck with bel ray

TDB303 · 12-04-2008, 12:09 PM

i use belray before and after i ride....

gscx · 12-04-2008, 06:32 PM

if you go too the dunes dont get a really thick and sticky libe like klotz, that shit is gay and expensive. I would get chain wax, good shit.

Rallymotoxfan · 12-10-2008, 05:29 AM

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12-04-2008, 04:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
GU Ute C Rider Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Blue Mountains, Australia Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	Chain Lube Hey all, Just bought my first bike since an XR 80 when I was a kid and was wondering what you all use on the chain cause I have heard so many different things and am now confused. Is chain lube the go, WD40, Engine or gearbox oil, cause I have heard that all these are 'the best' according to each individual person. I mainly ride trails, grass, soft dirt, but once I find a ute will be taking up to Newcastle to ride in the sand dunes, with a group of us that regularly go up. Mine is still on the original chain and sprockets. And what do you guys clean it with after a big ride, or is it not worth bothering? Thanks, Ben

12-04-2008, 06:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hardtail Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast V.A. Posts: 2,227 iTrader: (1)	I use Motul off road chain lube, WD-40 will fly off the chain, and chain clean. You may have to brush the chain to get it all out. If you have an "O" ring chain make sure whatever you are putting on won't eat the "O" ring. It is very important to clean the chain and sprockets or they will wear out in no time. Sand eats chains faster than dirt. WW II military bikes were changed to shaft drive because of the sand in North Africa. __________________ I love the smell of gasoline!! I woke up.....life is good!!!

12-04-2008, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	Yea, if you are heading up to the dunes I would suggest lubing the chain a couple times a day. People will say it is excessive but it is sure cheaper than a new chain. I use Belray Crystal Clear or whatever it is called. WD-40 just doesn't stick like HT was saying along with any motor oil. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

12-04-2008, 11:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8,446 iTrader: (1)	use an actual chain lube. Ive had good luck with bel ray __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

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TDB303 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Valley, Ohio Posts: 1,797 iTrader: (0)	i use belray before and after i ride.... __________________ 01 yz 125 District 11 racing http://www.district11ama.com/ http://www.fasttraxxracing.com/ sponsers for 09. THANKS Bo's Radical Racers Moose Racing Boyesen Racing products SIXSIXONE CYCRA racing

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gscx Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bridgeville DE Posts: 2,319 iTrader: (0)	if you go too the dunes dont get a really thick and sticky libe like klotz, that shit is gay and expensive. I would get chain wax, good shit. __________________ 199? KX60- Bone stock and in process of complete rebuild and restoration

12-10-2008, 05:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rallymotoxfan C Rider Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	get somma this lovely stuff

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