On a cycle can you use wd40 to lube your chain or whats best?

Question

just a normal mountain bike.

Answer 1

WD40 is actually very unsuitable: It's a penetrating oil that's designed to evaporate after application - it's great for stiff links, or seized stuff, but go to your local motorbike shop & get a can of spray chain lube. It's formulated to cling to the chain & form a waxy protective coat. One application will last for months. If it works for chains at 200mph, your bike will be fine with it.

Answer 2

yes wd40 is ok, but because its runny it tends to splash, so any thick grease would do, even margarine

Answer 3

WD 40 is not suitable as it is too thin and not for use as a chain lubricant ( http://www.wd40.co.uk/index.cfm?articlei... ) , you need some proper chain lube, get some from a decent cycle shop as it is specially made for that purpose. WD 40 will actually lead to chain wear as its not designed for that type of use.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/store...

Go here and see for yourself what is available.

Answer 4

DO NOT USE MOTORBIKE CHAIN GREASE !

A pedal bike has a much smaller chain than a motorbike and has derailleurs. Motorbike grease is more like a wax and is designed for not being thrown off at 200 mph. Also it will slow you down. and on a mountain bike it will attract dirt and dust

For a pedal bike WD40 is fine ( but you will need to reapply often )

Or go to halfords and buy the correct stuff !

It will be cheaper in the long run than having to replace your chain and gears !

Answer 5

I agree with the above two post.  Dry teflon lube is good, like white lighting some people use it.   As for WD 40, it is not good to use.  The WD 40 attracts all the dirt and traps it in the chain.  This in turn is going to act like sand paper on your chain, and cause premature wear on your chain and cogs.

Answer 6

According to the advice from the guys at my LBS, who know what they are talking about, I use some proper chain lube.

I ride in dry/on road conditions, so they recommend I use "dry" finish line lube. Wet lube would be better for off-road or wet weather riding. There are other good brands out there (like RocknRoll etc), but I have yet to try them.

Their advice - you don't need to over do it, just put a few drops on the links & spin the crank a few times, wipe off the excess. When the chain feels a bit dry, that's the time to put on some fresh lube.

Answer 7

wd40 all the way.

Answer 8

i'd never recommend wd40 for bike i'd say weldtite's tf2 or finish line's dry teflon lube

Answer 9

its a bit thin. use 3in1 oil.

Answer 10

yes you can and it also will stop damp getting into the Bering sorry about my spellingng

Answer 11

Ask at your local bike shop if they do a chain lube for mountain bikes.

Answer 12

Thats What I Used To Lube My Chain But If You Have One Of Those Pro Cycle Bikes I suggest Going To A Bike Shop And Purchasing The Lube They Sell Its Specially Made For That Only

Answer 13

You can, but you can also buy special aerosol oils for chains.  

Answer 14

well of course you could anything oil,lard butter,i would put anything on aslong it wasnt to much,just to get it lubed up.better than being stiff and rusting.