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FreekShow
05-02-2005, 06:48 PM
What chain lube is safe to use on my stock chain. Is the stock chain an O-ring chain. I dont know the difference between chains so if someone can explain it to me i would appreciate it. I need to know ASAP because im going to pick up some lube sometime some tonight or tommorow morning. Also can anyone tell me an exact oil (brand, weight) to use in 70-90 degree weather.
FreekShow
05-03-2005, 09:43 AM
bump-- anyone? I really need to know.:ermm:
jcv400ex
05-03-2005, 09:46 AM
Owners manual, owners manual, owners manual! :ermm:
2000400EX
05-03-2005, 09:51 AM
Maxima Chain Wax
400exrider707
05-03-2005, 12:48 PM
I use just the Honda HP chain lube and prefer it over the Maxima chain wax, or golden spectro. Those are the only three I've used and I like the honda the best.
As far as oil any 10-40 type oil should do, but its going to be a preference as far as brand, you might even use something a little more viscous like a 20-50 too.
mudcovered
05-03-2005, 04:22 PM
Use Bel Ray Super Clean chain lube. Good stuff.
shellz4sand
05-04-2005, 07:49 AM
I use Bel Ray on all my bikes:cool:
maynard22
05-04-2005, 09:04 AM
Bel Ray
FreekShow
05-04-2005, 09:42 AM
Originally posted by jcv400ex
Owners manual, owners manual, owners manual! :ermm:

I don't have one. Thanks for answering my question as well.:o
bradley300
05-04-2005, 10:00 AM
right after you clean your quad, use wd-40 on the chain, its all you will ever need
Scott-300ex
05-04-2005, 10:22 AM
Originally posted by 2000400EX
Maxima Chain Wax

thats all we use


clean it with kerosene first


DON'T use wd-40
nosliw
05-04-2005, 10:58 AM
Originally posted by Scott-300ex
thats all we use


clean it with kerosene first


DON'T use wd-40

wd40 is fine to use. i've used it on all my chain-driven quads for years with no signs of premature wear.

white lithium grease is a good lube.
lil400exman
05-04-2005, 11:21 AM
Bel-ray chain wax. clean off the chain while its still warm with kerosene wipe it dry and then srpay that stuff all over it. I reccomend putting a paper towel under the chain where you are spraying cause if you dont the stuff is almost impssible to get off.

I have also never had a chain break because of wear. The only time i had one break is when i lost my swingarm skid (and didnt know it) and smashed my chain on some creek beds rocks.......and wham! hahahahaha:eek2: