Transmission fluid as a chain lubricant?

01-15-2005, 01:33 PM

I use auto transmission fluid on the chain of my motorcycle, as a lot
of motorcyclists do. Chains on motorcycles are different from bicycles,
however, in that they contain grease inside the links, which is the
primary lubricant. The trans fluid serves mainly to protect the
external parts of the chain from the elements.
I'm wondering if this would be good to use on bicycle chains as well.

01-15-2005, 01:38 PM

On 15 Jan 2005 14:33:21 -0800, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:

>I'm wondering if this would be good to use on bicycle chains as well.

If it's raining or snowing, yes.

The whole rest of the time, all you'll be doing is attracting grit.
The grit is then ground into your expensive, lightweight chain rings.

Think DRY lube.

Barry

01-15-2005, 01:38 PM

On 15 Jan 2005 14:33:21 -0800, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:

>I'm wondering if this would be good to use on bicycle chains as well.

If it's raining or snowing, yes.

The whole rest of the time, all you'll be doing is attracting grit.
The grit is then ground into your expensive, lightweight chain rings.

Think DRY lube.

Barry

01-15-2005, 01:38 PM

On 15 Jan 2005 14:33:21 -0800, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:

>I'm wondering if this would be good to use on bicycle chains as well.

If it's raining or snowing, yes.

The whole rest of the time, all you'll be doing is attracting grit.
The grit is then ground into your expensive, lightweight chain rings.

Think DRY lube.

Barry

01-15-2005, 03:59 PM

As long as you wipe off any excess, its just oil.

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peet9471

01-15-2005, 03:59 PM

As long as you wipe off any excess, its just oil.

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peet9471

01-15-2005, 03:59 PM

As long as you wipe off any excess, its just oil.

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peet9471

01-15-2005, 05:12 PM

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:
> I use auto transmission fluid on the chain of my motorcycle, as a lot
> of motorcyclists do. Chains on motorcycles are different from bicycles,
> however, in that they contain grease inside the links, which is the
> primary lubricant. The trans fluid serves mainly to protect the
> external parts of the chain from the elements.
> I'm wondering if this would be good to use on bicycle chains as well.

I don't see the advantage on a bicycle chain. Just use foaming
motorcycle chain lube on the bicycle chain, if you don't want to
submerge the chain in chainsaw oil or 30W motor oil.

Just avoid all the so-called "dry" lubricants.

01-15-2005, 05:12 PM

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:
> I use auto transmission fluid on the chain of my motorcycle, as a lot
> of motorcyclists do. Chains on motorcycles are different from bicycles,
> however, in that they contain grease inside the links, which is the
> primary lubricant. The trans fluid serves mainly to protect the
> external parts of the chain from the elements.
> I'm wondering if this would be good to use on bicycle chains as well.

I don't see the advantage on a bicycle chain. Just use foaming
motorcycle chain lube on the bicycle chain, if you don't want to
submerge the chain in chainsaw oil or 30W motor oil.

Just avoid all the so-called "dry" lubricants.

01-15-2005, 05:12 PM

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:
> I use auto transmission fluid on the chain of my motorcycle, as a lot
> of motorcyclists do. Chains on motorcycles are different from bicycles,
> however, in that they contain grease inside the links, which is the
> primary lubricant. The trans fluid serves mainly to protect the
> external parts of the chain from the elements.
> I'm wondering if this would be good to use on bicycle chains as well.

I don't see the advantage on a bicycle chain. Just use foaming
motorcycle chain lube on the bicycle chain, if you don't want to
submerge the chain in chainsaw oil or 30W motor oil.

Just avoid all the so-called "dry" lubricants.