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Old Mar 21, 2001 | 04:51 PM
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I own a Yamaha Blaster and I use regular oil to lube the chain, but it leaves a black greasy coating all underneath the quad. Is there something better out there I could be using? I think there is some spray stuff at the dealer for like 7 bucks, is it worth it?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2001 | 06:43 PM
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I use the wax stuff stick great no mess
$9.00 a 16oz can GOOD STUFF!!!!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2001 | 06:54 PM
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I was at motocross race recently and WD-40 was getting alot of use! I hate that "no fly off" lube that you can only clean off with gasoline
 
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Old Mar 21, 2001 | 07:06 PM
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I use a spray on wax specially made safe for o-ring chains. Its cleaner, dirt doesn't stick to it, it lasts. $6-7 a can, lasts all summer.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2001 | 10:18 PM
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MAXIMA, CHAIN WAX. Ride it to warm up the chain, lube it , and forget it. This stuff wont fly off, and dirt does not stick to it.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2001 | 10:35 PM
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I just bought a can of the PJ1 stuff. It is thick and sticky. Hope it is good. $8 a can!!!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2001 | 04:15 PM
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Anything sticky like PJ1 attracts dirt and acts as an abrasive and will wear out your chains & sprockets. I called Sidewinder Sprockets and they recommended Tri-Flow found it at local dealer works great
 
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Old Mar 28, 2001 | 12:57 PM
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I use Maxima chain wax. Works great.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2001 | 02:16 PM
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Where can you get that chain wax. At your local bike shop? or do you have to order it? I havent seen it.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2001 | 11:19 PM
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Your local show should have it or at least be able to get it. It's a spray! You have to first clean the chain, then take a short 5 minute ride just to warm up the chain. Stop and lube the rollers and inner sideplates. Be sure to wipe off the excess. It's great. Nothing sticks to it. If your local shop cannot get it I'm sure you can order it from a book somewhere. Maxima is the brand I use, but many more are out there.
 
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