Comments on: What is the best motorcycle chain lubricant?

By: mechanic1980

mechanic1980 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:31:53 +0000

Use can use Chain Wax or WD-40. Keep in mind that if the lube on the chain is too heavy, it can cause a very slight decrease in power

By: whysochilli

whysochilli — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:06:41 +0000

rock oil do a very nice oil. I use it on my ducati. Don’t go cheap otherwise they trap dust and wear the links down.

By: Firecracker

Firecracker — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:04:51 +0000

20W50 is pretty thin.
I have had very good luck with 80W90 gear oil. Don’t laugh, it’s the recommended chain lube for my Honda. Says so on the sticker. Except for the mess on the rear wheel when some flings off, it works very well. Probably because it should be done every 300 miles. Bar and chain oil works well too. Basically the same stuff with high tack additive to reduce fling. ( I only used it in the summer)
Both seemed to work better than the spray can products available at the motorcycle shop. Bel-Ray seemed to be the best of those.
There is a way to use grease, but I haven’t tried it yet. Too much trouble and mess.

By: steplow33

steplow33 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:51:32 +0000

For the best motorcycle chain lubricant, I would recommend you
to use the ‘chain lube’ type which comes in a spray can. It’s
easy to apply and quick to lubricate, thus you’ll be on your way
in no time.
If there’s no suitable lubricant around, you can still use any
motor oil of 20w/50 type which will still do the job fine, but it
may be a bit messy to apply. Remember, some form of
lubricant to the motorbike chain is better than none if you only
insist to use the best type which is not available.

By: Neil S

Neil S — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:03:38 +0000

20W50 motor oil as a chain lubricant is better than nothing but not by much. The oil flicks off the chain too easily. I would recommend that you clean your chain thoroughly with a toothbrush and kerosene to remove old oil, dust, and grime, then allow it to fully dry. Get some chain-lube from a bike shop and READ THE DIRECTIONS on the can to apply it properly. Hope this helps.

By: lepninja

lepninja — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:01:18 +0000

I’ve used heavy weight oil in the past but I think that the Belray brand Chain Lube cling to the chain better and lubricate longer. I believe it is white lithium based.

One interesting type I’ve been intrested in trying is a Teflon brand:

By: canivieu

canivieu — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:50:27 +0000

Use chain lube. White lithium dose soak in to the chain.

By: Nick G

Nick G — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:28:22 +0000

The chain lube is your best bet. Companies spend millions of dollars to pay engineers to do research and development to make the best product for the given purpose. Motor oil compared to chain lube for example.

The Chain lube has special additive package, friction modifiers for proper coefficient of friction, stronger corrosion and rust inhibitors than oil. lower calcium, magnesium and sodium (less detergents). No Alkylsuccinimides, alkylsuccinic esters (dispersants) so the containments that are on your chain will not be bonded(unlike motor oil which needs this). so the chain lube would keep your chain cleaner, but you spray/change it more often than motor oil, which should be no problem.

Just use the chain lube is the best way i can put it

By: corn_whole_leo

corn_whole_leo — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:03:15 +0000

I use children. Best if they don’t see you coming. The ones on skateboards work best. don’t forget to do something about the wrapper.

By: hmmm...

hmmm... — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:37:19 +0000

I like the spray “dry Lube” it does not fly off like oil will.