I find that after using the chain cleaning tool that attaches to the chain to scrub the grit off that using another one that has lube in it is a good way to apply it. The lube needs to be in the link's rivet and the best way to do that is submersion. Wait until it drys on its own before wiping excess off. Or get a bike you don't care about and just ride?...
----- Original Message ----- From: Hans Noeldner To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 1:43 PM Subject: [Bikies] Chains in Winter and Cleaning I would welcome suggestions regarding chains and lubes for winter. Right now mine is a rusty mess despite my having lubricated it very recently. One lousy ride and it's just awful! Normally I lube my chain with a combination of Phil's Tenacious Oil well worked in (lots of cranking plus I use a toothbrush to work it in from both sides) followed by light spray of T9, and then I wipe off the excess to avoid clinging dirt. My chain is a medium-quality Shimano. Are there special chains for winter? Also I would welcome suggestions for how to wash my bike indoors, inside so as to avoid splashing, spilling, and otherwise making a mess. Right now I prop a plastic concrete mixing trough up the legs of my bike stand, but it is "tippy" and doesn't catch all the water. I've thought about using the tub, but the stand doesn't fit in it, and I'm worried about stains from the oil, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org
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