Josh1234 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I went to State 8 to pick up my windshield bolts (byebye spikes!) and I decided to pick up a chain brush, some degreaser, and some lube for the winterization prep.The guy told me that even though it (the lube) said clear, it tended to dry white. He said get off-road chain lube and use it on my street bike, and it'd dry clear.They were the same price, so it wasn't an upsell...Can anyone confirm/deny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 state 8 is primarily morons, specifically the parts counter so I don't really trust 95% of what they sayI've used Repsol chain lube which I was given and I've bought this stuff and both have done me well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 +1 for Chain Wax. Key is to wax it when you get back from a ride. Heat on the chain melts it in real nice then it has time to set up before you ride. Very low (almost zero) sling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Chain wax is the shit clean chain with kerosene rinse let dry take for ride to warm chain and spray it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 The color of the lubricant is uber important!!lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 +1 for chain waxThe color of the lubricant is uber important!!lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 state 8 is primarily morons, specifically the parts counter so I don't really trust 95% of what they say It's not that they are morons, they just have shockingly little actual riding experience. I imagine they go by what they are told, rather than actual experience in most cases.I went in to buy oil filters for my F2 years ago, and mentioned that i was taking it to a trackday. All 3 guys behind the parts counter were totally blown away. "we've gone to the drag strip, but never a track day."I was very much a "B" rider at that point, and knew a lot more about riding than them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 It's not that they are moronsYes they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Chain wax is the shit clean chain with kerosene rinse let dry take for ride to warm chain and spray it^^^This right here is exactly how my chains live -- 2 best combinations I've EVER found Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Yes they are. On top of the fact the couple I've dealt with also seen like the biggest tool bag squids I've had to interact with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Didn't realize there was "off-road" and "on-road" chain lube. I use the Honda red label on everything - it's clear and isn't a total dirt magnet. It was unavailable for awhile and I tried the Honda blue label that had some sort of "white graphite" in it. The parts guy told me "this stuff is awesome and all our techs love it." It was almost like white lithium grease, made a mess and anything and everything stuck to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I have tried them "all" nothing better IMHO than Belray Superclean.........a close second would be Dupont Teflon Lube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 i need some windscreen bolts... i haz spixe too... dey r ghey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El capitan Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 state 8 is primarily morons, specifically the parts counter so I don't really trust 95% of what they sayI've used Repsol chain lube which I was given and I've bought this stuff and both have done me well+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Didn't realize there was "off-road" and "on-road" chain lube. I use the Honda red label on everything - it's clear and isn't a total dirt magnet. It was unavailable for awhile and I tried the Honda blue label that had some sort of "white graphite" in it. The parts guy told me "this stuff is awesome and all our techs love it." It was almost like white lithium grease, made a mess and anything and everything stuck to it.+1 for Pro Honda HP Chain Lube. (Red Label) It has Teflon and Moly in it and a dry film type. No sling off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I have tried my fair share of chain lubes and cleaners over the years.I prefer the Dupont Teflon Lube, currently I am using the Chain Wax though, I caught a deal on it, it is good stuff too.For cleaning I like Tirox, a bit messy, expensive, and not easy to find, but good stuff...I have not tried their other products.http://tirox.ca/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlboro man Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 got a can of this shit in my tool trailer didn't know it was good stuff was useing it on doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Best shit ever.. Ive gotten many people to switch to this stuff and its all I use on road, off road, anything. Available at Lowes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-chain-lube/chain-lubes-2008.htm Here is some reading for you Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-chain-lube/chain-lubes-2008.htm Here is some reading for you Josh.Thanks! Sounds like it's all subjective, and everyone has a different opinion... meaning the things they talk about are the really important factors.How easy it is to do, meaning i'll do it more often, is worth far more than a lube that's worth twice as much but sitting on the shelf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Shaft drive rules!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 my choice for many years everyone likes somthing different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendougcarl Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 my choice for 2 years now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bad324 Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 one well crafted knife and your world comes crumbling down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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