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Unread postPosted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:41 pm 
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For those with a chain drive, what do you use to lube your chain.

I've used Motul chain wax which seems to attact grime. Owners Manual suggest straight SAE 90 weight.

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This topic has the potential to turn into a war zone just like the ubiquitous "Dino vs Synthetic Oil" debates. :D

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I use Maxima chain wax. I like it a lot! :D

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Belray wax and motul cleaner/ chain brush

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This topic has the potential to turn into a war zone just like the ubiquitous "Dino vs Synthetic Oil" debates. :D


I'm looking to see what people use not what is the most superior lube. I'm just not that happy with what I use now.

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I'm looking to see what people use not what is the most superior lube.
Iured that, it's just that sometimes the most innocent questions can launch the rowdiest debates. :)

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My only question is when will I grow up enough that I don't laugh every time I hear the word "lube".

I have this "Racing Lube" that comes in a cold spray can.

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I used to use Bel-Ray and was very happy with it; the fact that it was white and goopy irritated the boyfriend (Service manager @ my dealership, who does all the service on my bikes that I can't), though, so I switched to Motul to make him happy.

Now that we've broken up (and he still has to do my service), I think I'll be switching back to Bel-Ray. :twisted: :innoncent:

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Can these chain lubes be purchased online? I don't find myself in a physical bike store often.

I did purchase spray racing lube like Brackstone, but I used it all up on my Ninja 250.

Of course... The B-King doesn't have a centerstand. So, right now I'm picturing me spray.... wipe... roll bike forward... spray... wipe.... roll bike forward...

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