What would be the best lube for my chain? I have a
new 2001 Scrambler 500 4x4.
Thanks

 

As long as it it formulated for "O" ring chains you are ok. Polaris chain lube is as reasonable as the major lube guys.

 

I use Honda Chain Lube on my 400ex and my CBR600F4 and it works good...no fling.
Drew.

 

I use Maxima chain wax or PJ1 with good results. I had a can of Polaris chain lube in the back of my truck one day. After a heavy rain, the paper lable around the can fell off, you could see where there was a different brand name that was painted over with black paint, and a shiny new Polaris lable was added. You can probably buy it under the original brand name for $1.49 somewhere, but add the new lable, and you can pay $7.99 for it. No thanks.

 

I use Maxima Chain Wax and PJ1 as well. The Maxima Chain Wax definately sticks better to the chain, the PJ1 flings off a little easier.

 

List price on "o" ring chain lube.
16oz. Silkolene 6.49
16oz. Bel-Ray 7.95
18oz. PJ1 7.86
16oz. Polaris 6.19
Can't see where Polaris is "getting to" anyone.
Price's taken from Tucker Rocky and Polaris.
Have some not recomened for "o" ring Gunk Chain Lube for 4 bucks. Take your pick its your machine

 

Maxima Chain wax is the way to go.

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My dealer actually gave me a can of Maxim chain wax when I bought my Magnum. I have been using it ever since with no problems.

 

The Maxima Chain Wax is a great product. I have used it a lot and it probly tripled the chain life on the machines I used it on. Compared to some of the other lubes I have used in the past.

 

Chopper...I think that quadfather was just referring to "off-brand" chain lubricants that even I have noticed in the "Auto section" in some stores. They are about half of the price of "name brands". I was given a can of Maxima chain lube when I bought a 400ex and it seems to do a good job. The only problem that I have noticed is the chain wax gets all over the top and left side of the swingarm...making cleaning very tough.