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Goof

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Chain lube - Castrol Wax
« on: March 21, 2006, 11:25:27 AM »
Last year I used Castrols chain wax, and was impressed that it didn't fly off!

I bought another can this year, and it's now the "Improved Formula".
Anyway, cleaned chain and gave it a go - really quite impressed!

Seems they've gone away from the "white solid wax" and now it's clear.
It doesn't dry solid as it used to, it stays wet but with no sign of fling yet (tested on a private road at speeds of 120).

It'll be interesting to see if it retains these characteristics when the weather hots up (seems a long way off atm!).

Anyone else tried it?
Or any other recommendations?
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Re: Chain lube - Castrol Wax
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2006, 11:30:55 AM »
Goof,
I tried the old stuff and stopped using it due to the white colouring.
I may try this stuff though :D
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Re: Chain lube - Castrol Wax
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2006, 11:34:12 AM »
I've always used the wurth chain wax, might give this stuff a go

but was also thinking about a scott oiler, not sure if they are worth it though
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Re: Chain lube - Castrol Wax
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2006, 11:41:07 AM »
Quote from: DaveRR4 on March 21, 2006, 11:34:12 AM
I've always used the wurth chain wax
i have 2 and have always been happy with it
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Re: Chain lube - Castrol Wax
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2006, 11:39:22 AM »
Quote from: DaveRR4 on March 21, 2006, 11:34:12 AM
but was also thinking about a scott oiler, not sure if they are worth it though

Dave,

Now I've always respected you ;) ;)

You've got a great bike but if you dare to spoil her with
an ugly scott oiler I will have no choice but to dye your hair kawasaki green should we meet
at Donnington GP or anywhere else for that matter!!!

I had one on my old blade when she arrived and had to rip it off!!!!
Bloody ugly things on sports bikes!!!
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Re: Chain lube - Castrol Wax
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2006, 01:02:42 PM »
i had one on my blade when i bought it ,as arron said bloody crap looking on a blade, ::)
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Re: Chain lube - Castrol Wax
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2006, 08:16:21 AM »
Sorry to offend you Aaron, but it was an old bloke in work who has a Honda Blackbird and he was telling me they were really good, but i can see where your coming from Aaron

I dont think i'll waste my money, i thought it might have been a good idea for my ride to spain, but i think thats cancelled now anyway (Going to the TT instead and doing a few track days)

I Think i'll just stick to my Wurth Chain wax  :D
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Re: Chain lube - Castrol Wax
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2006, 10:03:01 AM »
Dave if you do want one I have one laying in the corner of my garage.

It was litterally pulled off so it needs the tube that plugs into the back of the carbs :D
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Re: Chain lube - Castrol Wax
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2006, 11:26:24 AM »
get it sold on ebay Aaron, very kind though mate, thanks for the offer but i think i'll keep my cred

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Re: Chain lube - Castrol Wax
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2006, 12:16:52 PM »
where can I get some to try it. Ive got wurth dry lube and its s***t
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Re: Chain lube - Castrol Wax
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2006, 12:22:18 PM »
You should be able to get it from any motorbike shop, or i just done a quick search on google and here's some
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Re: Chain lube - Castrol Wax
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2006, 12:57:13 PM »
use it on mine and its great stuff, but it makes the chain "look" dry?
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Re: Chain lube - Castrol Wax
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2006, 01:04:08 PM »
Halfords - about £5.

They also do spark plugs, and brake pads for bikes, but limited range.
And Muck-Off cleaner.
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Re: Chain lube - Castrol Wax
« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2006, 01:11:45 PM »
Sure halfords do it??   well worth a trip down there then
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Re: Chain lube - Castrol Wax
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2006, 01:31:25 PM »
Quote from: sheepdip on March 24, 2006, 01:11:45 PM
Sure halfords do it??   well worth a trip down there then
Well, our local one in Hinckley does!
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