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Old 26th December 2006, 23:25
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Originally Posted by flecc View Post
Yes heat method does work on bike chains, but now often shouldn't be used on motorbike chains, since some use neoprene X section seals built into the chain to retain the internal lubricant. Heating can destroy or harden the neoprene.
I used a proprietary hot grease chain lube on my motorcycle chain many years ago and it worked fine. A big advantage was that the wheel and surrounding area remained cleaner than if I'd used some sticky chain oil. I agree about not using hot melt chain lube with sealed chains (commonly called "O-Ring" chains) for the reasons mentioned. The product webpage specifically mentions its only for standard chains.
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