Anybody swap out the Factory Chain when the bike is new?

[SneakyDingo]

I'm not saying it's a great idea or even a good idea, I'm saying it's what happened . I think it ties exactly into this statement:

The company itself says not to use it on bike chains as they require something that will provide longer lubrication and protection.

The chain was effectively being lubricated every 2 tanks of fuel. If it lasts more than a tank of fuel, and you're lubricating it every tank, then it's probably gonna work.

 

[m in sc]

was being cleaned... wd isn't a lubricant, its a cleaner and water displacement chemical. hence the 'wd' . Im sure you know this, but a lot of people dont.

 

[Eury]

WD40 is great for cleaning a chain. Have to follow it up with something to lubricate it though.

 

[dmonkey]

It's not what's being talked about here, but WD-40 do make "specialist" products other than the original multi-purpose spray. Their chain lubricant isn't marketed for powersports use in the USA, but WD-40 Specialist Roller Chain Lube is a suitable product for motorcycle chains. In other regions they have products that are better marketed for "motorbike" use.

I often use the multi-purpose spray as a chain cleaner and it's not a great one but it's okay, cheap, readily available, and you can sometimes find it in a very small can that travels well.

 

[m in sc]

no one here thought it wasn't regular WD 40 being referred too. but I've used the multi purpose stuff for other things. it's ok.

 

[dmonkey]

That's the crux of their brand name being associated with their top product, they're known for and associated with their primary product to the point that it's a proprietary eponym.

Funny enough their bicycle products actually are more popular and well stocked at many bike shops, yet I know people who bicycle commute daily and just use the multi-use spray on their bicycle chain. Works well enough if it's a daily routine.

 

[ol mike]

Aisle 93 , Section H in MegaLoMart for WD-40 ,, I'm still looking for the Tap & Die set.

 

[m in sc]

Feeling like this?

 

[SneakyDingo]

<wonders if we should be creating a WD-40 is a lubricant thread in the debate room>

 

[AZ7000']

<wonders if we should be creating a WD-40 is a lubricant thread in the debate room>

Next to the oil type and how long between changes thread? With a side order of gold plugs?

 

[SneakyDingo]

Next to the oil type and how long between changes thread? With a side order of gold plugs?

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