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- From: T0FG000 <T0FG@UNB.CA>
- Subject: Re: WD-40 To Clean Chains???
- Message-ID: <26JAN93.22493201.0194@UNBVM1.CSD.UNB.CA>
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- Sender: usenet@UNB.CA
- Organization: The University of New Brunswick
- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 00:49:37 GMT
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-
- Hi, all.
-
- I am one of those misguided souls who uses WD-40 as a chain
- 'lubricant'. I have done so for years, and have not experienced
- problems with my chain disintegrating, collecting excessive dirt, or
- otherwise becoming difficult to use due to the presence of WD-40 on
- it.
-
- At one time, I did try a commercial silicone based lubricant, but
- found it attracted so much dirt that a couple days ride would
- accumulate so much dirt on the chain, that shifting became
- difficult. I have since seen a post that silicon lubricants attract
- dirt... at least I know what ingredient was doing it now.
-
- Basically, I apply WD-40 before every ride and anytime the chain
- becomes wet. Ordinary oil doesn't seem to do as good a job as the
- spray WD-40
- though it could be just the way I apply it.
-
- I am wondering what the rest of you do to lube your chain? Any
- other silly people applying this non-lubricant to their chain?
-
- Will.
-
-
- ---------------------------------------- William Burrow
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