WD-40 Specialist Motorbike Chain Lube - 400 ml - Weatherproof, Rust and Corrosion Protection, Suitable for All Motorbikes

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For lubrication, use the recommended lubricant. Do not use engine oil or any other lubricants for the chain drive. Using such non-recommended lubricants might prove harmful since they may contain substances that could damage the O-rings.

So wheel off then. But even with the gentlest of pressure, holding the stubby nozzle right up to the chain, there's still enough overspray to coat both chainstays and rear mech in un-needed lubricant. Yes it will wipe off, but it leaves a detectable mark on even freshly cleaned and degreased metal. If you are still not onboard with using WD-40 on your chain there other popular bike chain lubricants. Cleaning regime: religious or couldn't care less, degrease or don't degrease first, brush or chain machine You could also use it as the only lubricant on your chain, and it will last for 8 to 12 hours of riding in dry conditions.The lubes are decanted into a beaker before being tested to allow them to de-gas, but that can mean that waxy and oily lubes can’t really be directly compared. But still, XCP stood out as having a truly brilliant wear protection level, actually matching that of gear oil. However, WD-40 is also a great option. In this article, I’ll explain exactly what it is, how it works, and the pros and cons of using it on your bike chain. What is WD-40? Waxed-based drip lubes are popular because they work well in both wet and dry conditions and for on and off-road applications. Wax lubes are made up of friction modifiers and or products like tungsten disulfide which are often emulsified in a carrier fluid; the liquid helps the particles get where they need to be and dries, leaving just the wax inside. Due to the nature of wax, it dries and doesn’t attract much grit and can also support additives like Teflon, while coating and protecting metal components.

Sometimes you’ll hear that WD-40 is only for removing water and keeping things rust-free. I have heard and read from other cyclists claiming that WD-40 isn’t a lubricant. WD-40 recommends this Bike All Conditions Lube 'for chains, derailleurs, pivot points, cables and shifters'. In other words, everything on your bike that moves against something else. Ignoring the last four, because it's impossible to measure its performance against any other spray aerosol product, I've focused on the chain. Here, it's moderately effective, but really no different to other spray lubricants, and works out quite expensive because you have to keep applying. The combination of the WD-40 and wool brush should allow you to fully eradicate any rust on your chain. Side Note – WD-40. will remove any other lubricants on your chain. If you want to put a different lubricant on your chain you’ll need to make sure all of the WD-40 product has been fully cleaned from the chain. That’s why, you need to inspect and lubricate the motorcycle chain regularly. What Happens If You Don’t Lube The Chain Drive

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Second issue of spraying: it's just not efficient. With a great deal of patience that renders the selling point of an aerosol irrelevant, an entire chain could be done for about 10ml of fluid – more than twice that used when going drop-by-drop from a bottle. If you dosed it on without care, pressing the aerosol button as you might a can of GT85 or similar, you could easily quadruple that figure. Just drop it Most of the products listed are supported by dedicated cleaners from the respective manufacturers which helps. We would recommend removing the chain from the bike for cleaning. If you haven't done it before it may mean learning a new job and investing in some chain link removal pliers, these do just look like a small pair of pliers and undo a chain's connector link. A chain can be removed in a few seconds, it's a simple job. This uneven transmission leads to a continuous barrage of jerky wheel movements in the bike while riding. Reason six: A chain lube will reduce friction – few road riders would notice the difference, but race teams use O-ring chains (except on some low-capacity and classic bikes), and they use chain lube, despite having the budget to regularly replace those chains.