Keeping the chain clean

[Ranger]

So what's everyone's secret? Every time I try to lube mine up it just makes a big mess...

[Gunz]

Wax, either way it's gonna make a mess.

[Alkire193]

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.

[Ranger]

Elaborate on waxing?

[dgreenbluet]

i use a spray wax, but it kinda gunks up and collects dirt and will throw all over everything if u use too much

[Livingmylife93]

Maxima Chain Wax, let it dry overnight before you ride.

[Bert]

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.

[Jamie700R]

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.

[Headrope]

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.

[Blair]

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_other.shtml?panel=0

[Ranger]

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

[Peelz]

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.

[Woolfman]

I hear the sidewinder synthetic is very good not sticky doesn't flip all over and very good lube.