where EXACTLY to lube chain (leaving off debate on chain cleaning for now)

[pink poodle]

Do you find the heat of deep frying adversely affects the longevity of the lube? Or that the increased fluidity under heat helps it to penetrate better?

 

[Jaredp]

This is a specialised paraffin wax and grease formula that is very hard to get nowadays.

It sets to a grease like state at room temperature. At around 65degrees it becomes liquid. At about 80-90 degrees it begins to "boil". It only takes about 2-3 minutes and then hang to drip off the excess. Once cool I refit the chain and wipe off the excess.

I tend to use normal drip lubes and when I clean the chain and cassette (every 6th ride or so... Once a month on roadie) I then go through this process.

It brings the chain back to a new feeling with the grease right back inside the rollers.

Duckhams is the brand here. But I will be trialling Silkolene Chain Prep soon. Duckhams is no longer commercially available.

 

[Dougy]

"Jarred have you seen my fry pan?"
"Uh, no sorry" says Jarred as he scurries out towards the shed. "Was it Big W or K Mart that had fry pans on sale" he muttered to himself as he fumbled for his car keys.

 

[richie_gt]

"Jarred have you seen my fry pan?"
"Uh, no sorry" says Jarred as he scurries out towards the shed. "Was it Big W or K Mart that had fry pans on sale" he muttered to himself as he fumbled for his car keys.

I think Jarred is single!

 

[slippy]

FFS. Most oil based lubes and waxes in solvents will wick into all the places it needs to go, regardless of how/where you apply the lube. Chains aren't that big or complex. This is a $30 consumable item.

 

[Jaredp]

I think Jarred is single!

I think Jared is far too old and stubborn to be single.:wacko:

For the record I have a wife and 3 kids. LOL

This is an old setup from a friend that predates even my moto days. But I am determined to keep using it... My chains last longer and my cassette stays cleaner.