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JRF
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Anyone useing a good lithium based chain lube? I went from chain wax which seemed to attract alot of dirt. To Silkolene spray on lube which sets up well, lubricates well and attracts very little dirt.
The problem is with fly away Silkolene getting on to the back wheel and plastic. The silkolene is a real mother to clean off plastics.
I am thinking lithium will tend not to fly away as much as the Silkolene.
Anyone have any good products they would like to recommend?
Thanks in advance
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JRF
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Thanks for the input everyone. I have used regular 80/90 gear oil which lubricates the o-rings well, as well as the tires and entire rear of the bike. hehe I got ALOT of 80/90 fling off.
I will probably try the synthetic 75/90. It may be better in the fling off department. I remember using the Mobil 1 synthetic many years ago in a different application, I may give it a try again.
The scott oiler is probably the best long term solution.
The cermaic lube looks very interesting. I may try some of that also.
I maybe being too anal about the whole chain lubing cleaning, but I feel it makes a big difference in the performance of the bike.
Another thing I did not mention is I live in a very warm usually very dry so far this year very wet climate of Texas. The heat could contribute to the flinging of oil.
Again thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I will let you know how things work out.
JRF 
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JRF
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Found some Valvoline Synthetic 90/140.
Seems to apply well, protect well and most important of all stay on the chain.
It is very warm here at the moment 80/100+F range.
So the thicker lube seems to be working well. I have several hundered miles on the lube. Seems to be picking up no more dirt or possibly less than regular 80/90 gear oil. No negatives to report.
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JRF
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WD-40 is a much better solvent than lubricant. I agree all lube will have the tendancy to fling off the chain, since the chain moves at such a high rate of speed.
Some lubes are better at sticking to the chain and not attracting debris.
It has been very warm and humid in Dallas leading me to be very liberal with chain lube for concern of rust
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mcrwt644
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Bel Ray is really good stuff.
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PSYCOKILLER
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pj1 works well. i use honda spray cleaner in the white aerosol can for clean up, works great.
my bad, it is a black can with a small white diagonal stripe w/ the writting. good stuff. cleans bugs tar chain lube, etc. bought a can and haven't used any thing but that to clean with since. not even h20. no joke! sort of burns your armpits and groiles though 
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01 f4i, goodridge braided line, k&n filter, scorpion ti slip on, carbon look sliders, 2pc vanson leathers, aria qf lid, sidi vertebra r boots.& 1 wife to wrench on my ride & 1 baby to supervise.
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JRF
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I have heard several people say the Honda spray cleaner is very good. I will have to try it.
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Paladin
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I know this is controversial, but based on testimonials from the VFR List I used nothing but WD-40 to clean and lubricate my current chain. The chain is always clean and the fling-off helps keep the rear wheel clean 
I eblieve that all (and I mean ALL) lubes are sticky in order to discourage fling-off and as a result they all attract dirt like crazy. IMO it is the tiny bits of grit that wear a chain quickly.
For the record I am changing chain (48,000 kms) and sprocket (60,000 kms) this week. They are somewhat worn, but not drastically. Needless to say I shall continue using nothing but WD-40. 
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JRF
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The WD40 does loosen and drop the dirt and debris from the chain and gears quickly. I will use gas when I am out of WD40 and have to clean. I just make sure to wipe up any excess gas.
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sargeek1975
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I wouldn't be using gas if your chain has o-rings.
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