29-12-18, 01:18 PM
I always used chain lube on my bikes but in the last year have used a paint brush and engine oil instead, and apart from the initial drips which i simply dealt with by putting newspaper down in the garage i must admit the chain looks and even feels in greater nick than ever before.
Every link is completely free when you feel the chain, and the oil seems to clean it rather than gunk it up, it must fling off dirt and debris rather than let it stick to it.
I oil it every 3 or 4 weeks, dependant on rainfall, and it's never been in better shape.
Plus, the oil gets into every part of the chain using the brush when the chain is warm, whereas the spray lube could be a hit and miss and also attracted and held on to grit which is obviously not a good thing.
Nice work with this oiler though stevierst, top marks for creativity.
Every link is completely free when you feel the chain, and the oil seems to clean it rather than gunk it up, it must fling off dirt and debris rather than let it stick to it.
I oil it every 3 or 4 weeks, dependant on rainfall, and it's never been in better shape.
Plus, the oil gets into every part of the chain using the brush when the chain is warm, whereas the spray lube could be a hit and miss and also attracted and held on to grit which is obviously not a good thing.
Nice work with this oiler though stevierst, top marks for creativity.
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