Chain Lube question....

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Chain Lube question....

Post by DLSGAP » Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:57 am

I know this is going to open a can of worms like asking whats the best oil... but what is everyone using for chain lube these days? Are PJ1 and Maxima Chain wax still the go to options?

The chain and sprockets on the 954 are in good shape so no need to replace them with my usual SuperSprox stealth and either DID or RK... But I've noticed there are a couple links that appear to be sticking a little so its getting a deep clean and re-lube in the next week or so.

So whats everyones preferred chain lube?
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Re: Chain Lube question....

Post by dufremle » Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:56 am

I've always used Chain Wax. Never had any issues with it.
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Re: Chain Lube question....

Post by fixxervi6 » Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:29 am

wax on the barrels (surface contact area) only, I've gotten a solid 30+K out of a chain. Spraying the 0-rings just makes dirt stick.
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Re: Chain Lube question....

Post by DarcShadow » Thu Mar 02, 2023 4:42 pm

+1 for wax
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Re: Chain Lube question....

Post by DLSGAP » Sat Jul 15, 2023 3:29 pm

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Slow to reply... ended up with chain wax
Wear your gear... I'd rather sweat than bleed.
Current bike:
CBR954RR

Former bikes
'87 YSR
' 92 CBR 600F2
'91 ZX7
' 92 ZX7RR
'94 ZX7RR
' 98 ZX7R
'07 ZX10R
' 11 FZ8