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SpudRider · 04-28-2016, 05:00 PM

If you are riding off road in dusty conditions, definitely use wax rather than oil. If you ride exclusively on pavement, some people actually install a chain oiler.

I only use X-ring (O-ring) drive chains on my motorcycle, since they are self lubricated. Whenever I wash my bike, I remove the water and clean the O-rings with WD-40. If the chain is dry, I also clean the O-rings with WD-40. Then I apply a small amount of 90W gear oil to the bushings and rollers of the drive chain.

You don't need to lubricate the O-rings; you only need to keep the O-rings clean, and supple. However, you should always lubricate the rollers and bushings of any drive chain.

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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	If you are riding off road in dusty conditions, definitely use wax rather than oil. If you ride exclusively on pavement, some people actually install a chain oiler. I only use X-ring (O-ring) drive chains on my motorcycle, since they are self lubricated. Whenever I wash my bike, I remove the water and clean the O-rings with WD-40. If the chain is dry, I also clean the O-rings with WD-40. Then I apply a small amount of 90W gear oil to the bushings and rollers of the drive chain. You don't need to lubricate the O-rings; you only need to keep the O-rings clean, and supple. However, you should always lubricate the rollers and bushings of any drive chain. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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