Well, wd-40 is a lubricant, but it is very light. Apparently too light for
your conditions ! You likely could use something heavier.
I sweat alot too here in East, and to keep it off the bike I 1. wear a
Headsweats cap to absorb some sweat, and 2. carry a small microfiber
cloth(or a
No, WD-40 plus my usual lubricant, seems to be what's working better to
prevent rust. I didn't use WD-40 before the recent rust problems.
I may try bar chain oil, I have it on hand because I own a chainsaw.
On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 6:55 AM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
Well, wd-40 is a
You have to understand that I get this visceral reaction to anyone using
WD40 on anything ;^)
I'd probably amend your lube procedure to cover more links. If you are
just lubing 6-8 links, you are probably missing the majority of your
drivetrain. If you have enough humidity to get
I have a big container of FL Wet, that's why I keep using it. Trying to
get value for my money. You're right though, I am probably not putting
enough on. I've always gone on the light side for drivetrain cleanliness,
but that probably needs to be re-examined in light of what's happening with
I agree with Jim's feelings about WD-40. It's something I might use as a
substitute for Liquid Wrench to loosen jammed up fittings, but not as a
lubricant.
And I'd go further still in suggesting the oiler drops lubricant on more
than 6 or so links. I'm a drop-a-link guy who prefers over
To prevent rust, Boeshield is the best stuff.
An article from Wood magazine comparing rust busters:
boeshield.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/stop*rust*.pdf
On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 9:10 AM, Phil Bickford phi...@sonic.net wrote:
I agree with Jim's feelings about WD-40. It's something I might
Whatever your normal lube, keep a thin film on the outside as well. Do too
good of a job wiping the exterior chain and rust will appear. I haven't
decided it the runst is a problem or not -- but in Colorado it's not likely
as big an issue as for you.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, June 30,
For some reason I thought you were in New Mexico? Or do I have you
confused with someone else on the list?
On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 9:15 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Whatever your normal lube, keep a thin film on the outside as well. Do too
good of a job wiping the exterior
It's the other, less mountainous and more dusty Patrick who is in NM.
On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 9:50 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:
For some reason I thought you were in New Mexico? Or do I have you
confused with someone else on the list?
On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 9:15 PM,
We coordinate like twins to confuse people. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, June 30, 2014 9:51:15 PM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote:
For some reason I thought you were in New Mexico? Or do I have you
confused with someone else on the list?
On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 9:15 PM, Deacon Patrick
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