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Uploaded by on Jul 20, 2007

This video tech tip shows you how to properly lube your bicycle chain and spring.

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  • Do not use WD40 or CRC or any non-bike specific lube! It not only doesn't lube your chain it usually damages it. Google for why.

  • Thanks for your response. The lube we use in the shop is Boeshield T-9. We never use WD-40 and we know why!

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  • love all your tips... keep up the good work ;)

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  • i cant lube my bmx :(.....iv got no condoms left hahaha

  • @Bradly640

    Somebody finally knows what they are talking about.

  • WD-40 is a solvent, not a lubricant. Therefor, use it to clean your chain, then use a lubricant. The bike shop will tell you "don't use WD-40 period" so they can sell you an expensive lubricant and de-greaser.

  • LOL, dripping lube all over the cassette at 1:00. I think next time I service my car I'll pour oil all over the engine and squirt chassis grease on the windshield, LOL.

  • @SFMTNS the reason why is becuase it collects rocks and sand

  • @TheRedstormshadow

    Look, WD40 isn't lying when they say it has lubricative properties. What you're supposed to do it exercise some judgement and use it in the appropriate applications. Want to lube up some creaky hinges or sticky locks around the house? WD40 works fine. But you shouldn't be using it on places with heavy, sustained metal to metal contact any more than you should be pouring chain lube into your car's engine.

  • @TheRedstormshadow update if any one cares I bought a new chain there just 9.99 dont know why I thought it would be more they cost less then the new tires i installed now is running smooth through ever terrain is so much fucking fun is like your flying or gliding over the bike trails rocks even went over a dead tree ..

  • I SCREWED UP! I think i might of just ruined my bike chain i clean it and thought i was lubricating it with wd 40 ..well i have not used since i found out I did the the worse thing to it wd 40 .is full of lies it say it lubricates ..now im so scared to touch my bike ..i bought some bike lubricant..but how do i take off the wd40 i sprayd on the chain oh god i messed up ..such a rookie I have not had a bike in years this is older bike FUJI TAHOE 1992..sister in law she never used it gift to me

  • This was a very helpful and well made video. I will be servicing my bike myself. Thanks to you

  • Horrible tech, you never lube the cassette. PLus, he didn't even mention the fact that you have to wipe the excess of or else it will just attract a shit load of crap to the chain.

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