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Drive chain lube

#1 PostAuthor: wilsonsjw11 » Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:57 am

Any suggestions to what is the best chain lube these days with "non-throw" properties.
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#2 PostAuthor: z2.john » Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:13 am

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I found this pretty good and it's on offer too at the mo which is a bonus
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... 66853#tab3
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#3 PostAuthor: z1bman » Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:17 am

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wurth-Perform ... 5d40860163
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#4 PostAuthor: Garn 1 » Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:25 pm

Guys, can both the above mentioned products deal with both O-ring & non 0-ring drive chains.
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#5 PostAuthor: HowieD » Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:48 pm

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#6 PostAuthor: z2.john » Tue Jun 25, 2013 4:14 pm

Garn 1 wrote:Guys, can both the above mentioned products deal with both O-ring & non 0-ring drive chains.
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Holts Motorcycle Degreaser - 300ml Description

"High performance Holts Motorcycle Chain Lube is a particularly effective synthetic lubricant. With a unique anti-fling formula, Holts Motorcycle Chain Lube won't drip, instead providing first rate protection and performance to the modern drive chain.

Features and Benefits of Holts Motorcycle Chain Lube
■ Compatible with O ring seals for complete versatility
■ Lubricates and looks after motorbike chains for vastly improved riding""
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#7 PostAuthor: wilsonsjw11 » Tue Jun 25, 2013 6:00 pm

John
That's a comprehensive answer.
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#8 PostAuthor: irhobotolo » Tue Jun 25, 2013 6:31 pm

I use Halfords chain lube as well. Good stuff and a bargain at half price.
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Wurth High Perf Dry Chain Lube

#9 PostAuthor: stempy » Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:18 pm

This works well :D

Wurth High Perf Dry Chain Lube

http://www.wurth.co.uk/product/highperf ... ychainlube
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#10 PostAuthor: Tonto » Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:38 pm

I have also used Wurth dry non fling lube, and found it better than others I have tried. Can recommend it
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#11 PostAuthor: andyb1962 » Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:05 pm

I use PJ1 chain wax its good stuff. it takes a few hours to dry so i use it night before im off out. Problem is it drys a whitish colour (not white! though) but you get used to it.

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#12 PostAuthor: chrispyduck » Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:17 pm

Wurth Dry Lube every time............38 years of riding never had more than 15,000 miles out of a chain. Since using Wurth now have done over 25,000 miles.........on my zx12.
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#13 PostAuthor: Bongoball » Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:01 pm

Motul chain clean then Motul chain lube; ace!

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