So what's everyone's secret? Every time I try to lube mine up it just makes a big mess...
Wax, either way it's gonna make a mess.
Agree, wax. But to clean them up I use the brush that has a "U" shape on one end and the other end has a detailer. It cleans my chain like new everytime, then I dry it quick and wax it.
Elaborate on waxing?
i use a spray wax, but it kinda gunks up and collects dirt and will throw all over everything if u use too much
Maxima Chain Wax, let it dry overnight before you ride.
You could try this.
http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?navType=type&webTypeId=35&navTitle=Drive&webCatId=9&prodFamilyId=15624
Use a rag & wipe off the excess lube so it doesn't sling all over your quad.
I also use rags on the swing arm to catch the overspray keeping things cleaner.
Quote from: Bert on July 20, 2009, 04:36:22 AM
You could try this.
http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?navType=type&webTypeId=35&navTitle=Drive&webCatId=9&prodFamilyId=15624
Use a rag & wipe off the excess lube so it doesn't sling all over your quad.
I also use rags on the swing arm to catch the overspray keeping things cleaner.
Thats what i use. It works great getting all of the dirt and old chain lube off.
To clean: I use that Grunge Brush thing and the cleaner that comes with it. I'm probably breaking a rule but only really "clean" it once a year. Every other time I just shoot it with a high-pressure hose like the rest of the quad and let it air-dry.
To keep clean: I use Maxima Racing Oils Chain Wax. It sprays on and only seems to collect sand/dirt if you don't let it set up first. I ride in sand, mud, water, snow - about anywhere I can - and this stuff seems to hold up fine. The wax really only 'flings off' if you don't follow the instructions on the back of the can. The two bigguns: "Preheat chain with a five-minute ride" and "Allow spray to set up for 10 to 15 minutes." Follow those two rules when putting on a fresh coat before it ride and you'll be just fine. It's pretty much unbeatable.
this is the chain lube i use... doesnt gunk up and seems to work really well...
designed for off road use
(http://www.motul-canada.com/en/products/products_info/Maintenance/Chain_Lube_Off-Road/Chain-Lube_Off-Road_300.jpg)
http://www.motul-canada.com/en/products/products_other.shtml?panel=0
Well I'm using the Bel-ray stuff from RMATV...I generally try to ride for a few minutes before I spray it on but it's a pita to not overspray while pushing the quad
Quote from: Ranger on July 28, 2009, 11:45:15 AM
Well I'm using the Bel-ray stuff from RMATV...I generally try to ride for a few minutes before I spray it on but it's a pita to not overspray while pushing the quad
set swingarm on a box, and just turn the axle. I don't worry about the mess too much. Oiled chain is necessary.
I hear the sidewinder synthetic is very good not sticky doesn't flip all over and very good lube.