Chain Lube Reviews
Maxima Waterproof Grease
Maxima Waterproof Grease The only reason we decided to try a couple of types of grease is to compare them to the Elf Moto Chain Paste (review), a grease-like motorcycle chain lube that comes in a tube. We hadn’t really considered (or known about) this type of medium for motorcycle chain lubrication, and we wanted to …
Motorex Grease
Motorex Grease Everything we said about Maxima Waterproof Grease (review) is ditto here. The only reason we decided to try a couple of types of grease is to compare them to the Elf Moto Chain Paste (review), a grease-like motorcycle chain lube that comes in a tube. We hadn’t really considered (or known about) this type of medium …
TS-804 Chain and Cable Lube With Moly
TS-804 Chain and Cable Lube With Moly TS-804 is not a motorcycle chain lube; it’s an industrial product, manufactured by T.S. Moly Lubricants in the U.S.A. “Moly”, or molybdenum disulfide, is a product known to BMW motorcycle owners and others who have experienced the nightmare known as the spline lube. T.S. Moly Lubricants, Inc. specializes …
TS-801 Dry Film Moly Lubricant
TS-801 Dry Film Moly Lubricant TS-801 is not a motorcycle chain lube; it’s an industrial product, manufactured by T.S. Moly Lubricants in the U.S.A. T.S. Moly is a company known to BMW motorcycle owners who have experienced the nightmare known as the spline lube. The company specializes in manufacturing a wide variety of moly (molybdenum …
Repsol Moto Chain Lube
Repsol Moto Chain Lube Repsol Chain Lube is of the “waxy” type, a thick liquid that turns into a sort of wax or hard grease after it dries. The tiny 99 gram (3.49 oz.) can has a sprayer with a built-in nozzle, but the nozzle is very short at exactly 10 mm, and this, more …
Motorcycle Stuff Chain Lube
Motorcycle Stuff Chain Lube Motorcycle Stuff Chain Lube is the lowest cost per unit chain lube in this comparison, at $0.018 per gram. However, this is only $0.001 less than our favorite in this batch, Klotz KLR. Also, the Motorcycle Stuff Chain Lube has a relatively weak spray. Beyond that, the spray exits more like a …
Maxima Chain Guard Motorcycle Chain Lube
Maxima Chain Guard Motorcycle Chain Lube Maxima Chain Guard is a “foamy” type motorcycle chain lube spray. If you like foamy chain lubes, this is one to check out. It has the least amount of overspray or waste for a foamy type. The foam “bubbles” up over and around the chain, but not as rapidly …
Gel Lube Motorcycle Chain Lube
Gel Lube Motorcycle Chain Lube Quick Look Gel Lube is a new product. It’s actually not a dedicated motorcycle chain lube, but rather an “all-around lubricant”, according to the label. It sprays out as a thick liquid and turns into a sort of gel, like dried jam — strawberry! The label says that it will …
Elf Moto Chain Paste
Elf Moto Chain Paste Quick Look Strange stuff, this. It’s a grease-like paste in a tube. There were no printed instructions on this one, so we can only assume that it’s designed to spread on the chain using a brush or rag. Elf Moto Chain Paste really needs to be applied on the inside run …
Cameleon Motorcycle Chain Oiler Review
Tube Shaped Chain Oiler is Easy to Hide The Cameleon oiler is relatively easy to install and it has some advantages over other automatic chain lube systems. The Cameleon system is simple, it has very few moving parts and the oil is stored in the hose, which can be easily concealed. We’ve avoided the topic …
Alisyn Synthetic Chain Lube
Alisyn Synthetic Chain Lube Here’s another motorcycle chain lube, this one was suggested by a webBikeWorld visitor (Thanks!). Alisyn is named for the first few letters of the company’s name: Aerospace Lubricants Inc. Synthetic Chain Lube. I wasn’t sure if this was actually a motorcycle chain lube, because there are some types of chain lubricants …
Permatex Chain Lube
Permatex Chain Lube It was almost exactly one year ago today, I discovered, that I wrote the review on DuPont’s Teflon Chain Lube. I found it while waiting in the checkout aisle at my local Lowe’s hardware store and it seemed cheap enough at $4.95 for an 8 oz. spray can (or $6.95 for an 11 …
Kettenmax Chain Cleaner Review
A Washing Machine for Your Chain NOTE: Many comments on chain cleaning in the comments section of our original chain cleaning article This is the next chapter in our never-ending search for the easiest and most efficient motorcycle chain cleaning method… webBikeWorlder Tim S. (Oz) read our review of theMoose Chain Scrubber (review) and suggested we try the …
Permatex Motorcycle Rust Treatment Review
Motorcycle Rust Treatment Permatex spray-on rust treatment is claimed to displace rust and prevent new rust from forming. It can also be brushed on by spraying some in a cup or the cap. The spray is nearly clear, and turns the rust to a darker color within about 1/2 hour. Permatex claims that a polymer …
Moose Motorcycle Chain Cleaner
Bean Clean Motorcycle Chain Cleaner Interesting concept but it seems more cumbersome than simply cleaning the chain with kerosene. Our continuous search for the easiest and most efficient motorcycle chain cleaning methods and products continues… A visitor suggested we try the Moose Chain Scrubber, which is designed to clean a motorcycle chain with a minimum …
Squire Motorcycle Lock and Chain Review
Squire Motorcycle Lock and Chain Super hefty lock and chain is about as big and thick as they come. The looks and the feel of this combination should be enough to intimidate a potential thief. You’re looking at what has to be the biggest, baddest and most intimidating motorcycle lock and chain in the world. …
DuPont Chain Lube Review
DuPont Teflon Multi-Use Lubricant Very interesting product that is claimed safe for O-ring chains. Sprays out as a liquid, then dries to a waxy touch. Repels water and dirt. Claimed to last 3-5 times longer in friction testing than competitors. NOTE: This product is no longer made in this form. See our updated DuPont Teflon Multi-Use …
Motorcycle Chain Cleaners Redux
How To Clean a Motorcycle Chain Summary webBikeWorld visitors have responded to our recent articles on motorcycle chain maintenance (Motorcycle Chain and Sprocket Replacement and Motorcycle Chain Lube). Here are a few tips on products for cleaning motorcycle chains, with some useful comments below. One of our interesting discoveries was the relative paucity of motorcycle chain …
Motorcycle Chain Cleaners Redux
How To Clean a Motorcycle Chain webBikeWorld visitors have responded to our recent articles on motorcycle chain maintenance (Motorcycle Chain and Sprocket Replacement and Motorcycle Chain Lube). Here are a few tips on products for cleaning motorcycle chains, with some useful comments below. One of our interesting discoveries was the relative paucity of motorcycle chain cleaning products. …
Mr. Moto Cleargoo Chain Lube Review
Mr. Moto’s Excellent Chain Lube The manufacturer claims that it “Cleans as it works. Clings to surfaces. O-ring safe. Increases resistance to wear and pressure. Allows for easy visual inspection. Penetrates.” Claimed features include: “Cleans brake dust, chain lube and ‘road soil’. Can leave on longer for more cleaning power.” [UPDATE: As of April 2007, it …
Motorex Chain Lube 622 Strong Review
The Swiss Chain Lube The manufacturer claims that this is an “Extremely high pressure resistant lubricating film. Highly adhesive. Resists fly-off. Water resistant. Thermally stable. Reduces wear and friction”. Claimed features include “X-ring and O-ring tested”. To apply, spray on clean chain, allow to soak in. Our Comments Motorex Chain Lube 622 Strong is one …
PJ1 Blue Label Chain Lube Review
Lube Your Chain With “Synthetic Sperm Oil”?! The manufacturer claims that it’s “Clear. Won’t fly off. Best for O-rings. New clear formula with synthetic sperm oil (!).” It’s supposed to be “Specifically formulated not to fly off O-ring chains. Contains Molybdenum Disulfide. Quickly covers the chain links, then thickens. Keeps O-rings moist.” Manufacturer recommends spraying …
Motorex Chain Clean 611
Motorex Chain Clean 611 Motorex products are popular in Europe, but distribution in the U.S. is spotty, and the brand may be hard to find at local retailers. Motorex Chain Clean 611 is one of the very few dedicated motorcycle chain cleaning products. The clear Motorex Chain Clean 611 spray has a sort of household …
MFR vs. Bel-Ray Chain Lube and the Grunge Brush Review
MFR vs. Bel-Ray Chain Lube and the Grunge Brush Review Non-sticky, clear chain lube. Leaves no residue, which may help prevent the buildup of grit. Claimed to work on both O-ring and non- O-ring motorcycle chains. Choosing a motorcycle chain lube is a controversial subject. It’s right up there with the continuing controversies about motor …