Chain Lube...

[Andy R]

GT85

GT85, like WD40, is useless as a chain lubricant.

It's just a tiny bit of lubricant in mostly solvent so it actually does more harm than good.

 

[stewlewis]

Lidl W5 chain spray, and chain cleaner is great and 99p

http://www.eireshop.ie/promotions/view/105/LIDLCarCare.html

 

[mowerman]

Another for Rock n Roll Extreme

 

[sweety]

I've used GT85 & WD40 for years :roll: I'm going to try using ATF fluid (Car power steering fluid/auto gearbox oil) as it's a very thin oil which will be applied with a cloth as I have a couple of bottles in the shed to see if it's any good :roll:

 

[irontam]

I had an old bottle of SU carburetor pot oil in the shed which I started using - turned out to be perfect for the daily hack.

Have since finished it, and tried 3in1 for the last few months, which is rubbish. Think I'll invest in some Finish Line after reading some of the above.

 

[bontyfiend]

There's quite a big thread on this topic here: http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=32617&hilit=chain+cleaning+method

I've just started usibg White Lightning Clean Ride. The theory is that it's self-cleaning (it's wax in solvent, sets up, then flakes off over time taking dirt with it).

It's seems good so far but I haven't used it in the wet yet and it's expensive. And you have to re-apply it quite frequently. Certainly doesn't attract dust/grit though...

 

[Neil]

GT85

GT85, like WD40, is useless as a chain lubricant.

It's just a tiny bit of lubricant in mostly solvent so it actually does more harm than good.

Useless is a bit harsh.

It's not for me, personally, but if applied frequently, does a reasonable job. Frequently would be the key, though.

 

[Neil]

I've used GT85 & WD40 for years :roll: I'm going to try using ATF fluid (Car power steering fluid/auto gearbox oil) as it's a very thin oil which will be applied with a cloth as I have a couple of bottles in the shed to see if it's any good :roll:

I've posted about using ATF, previously, here.

It (normally) has corrosion inhibitors in it, not sure whether the friction modifiers would have any bearing.

I'd use a dropper (say from another empty bike oil bottle), drop on every link, then wipe off the excess.

 

[Neil G]

I use Finish line stuff as well. Red top (dry) in the summer and the gloopy, green top stuff in the winter. Seems pretty good so far but I also think the key is to have a decent chain in the first place which doesn't rust into the ground at the slightest contact with damp!

 

[taffy]

GT85

GT85, like WD40, is useless as a chain lubricant.

It's just a tiny bit of lubricant in mostly solvent so it actually does more harm than good.

Useless is a bit harsh.

It's not for me, personally, but if applied frequently, does a reasonable job. Frequently would be the key, though.

It's apt really.

It will disperse water and apply a fine film of ptfe which will be gone afeter a few miles at best.

on the other hand it won't attract dirt and crud.

over the years I've found Finish line or Pedros to be good at lubing and not attracting too much uck, gunk and gunge.