Waterproof grease as chain lube

[Redkite2]

I'm a bit fed up with chain lube sprays and want to have a go at using waterproof grease applying with a rag or paintbrush. Just did a 5000 Km tour of the Dolomites in Italy and everyone there uses Bardahl Outboard Grease.
Thought I'll get some of that when I get back home but can't find it anywhere.
Can anyone recommend a suitable grease?

Cheers, Stu

[Jim66a]

Its my opinion that the latest o and x ring type chains are a sealed for life item, the only thing the chain lube has to do is prevent rust from forming and damaging the seal the o or x rings make. Once the rings have stopped sealing they allow the dirt in to make a grinding compound that wears your chain lke lightening. Almost all agricultural supplies places will stock waterproof grease, Its usually a whiteish colour but as its quite thick you'l need to get plenty on to get it into the tight spaces.

[Nickj]

Also lubes the rollers which other than the side plates are where the main wear is. It needs something a bit runny to actually penetrate the gap, once they go dry they're dead meat.
For example, a brand new x ring chain at the end of a sandy enduro, say a max of 5 hours run time is a total basket case, the side link plates are fine but the rollers slop around where they've worn out. If you tried to use it on day two you'd expect the rollers to be breaking up by late morning. A two day like the natterjack or the Dutch enduros are evil for consumables wear LOL Probably equates to 10 12K road miles with minimal lubing.

[jerry]

I use Aqualube etc on ROVs and in marine systems it is great stuff but not for motorcycle chains it is too sticky and will collect grit which will wear the chain faster.

[russ77]

Be careful using greases on a modern chain, as they may attack the sealing rings. An equivalent to the outboard grease available here would be "Lanoguard Grease" which is based on lanolin, extracted from sheepswool, so it's green too. Google it if you want to try it yourself. You can get it from most chandlers or online for about a fiver.

I'm not convinced at all though. You need a lubricant between the chain rollers and the sprocket teeth. As mentioned above, this is where the worst of the wear comes from. Chain-specific lubricants perform this function best.

Get a Scottoiler. Drip drip drip, easy-peasy.

[Kiwi]

Get a Scottoiler. Drip drip drip, easy-peasy.

tried using grease and various different oils

scotoiler is the easiest and probably the best

[Jeff]

For me there's only one option and that's interflon's Lube TF.
It's developed for machines or whatever, but you can use it for everything :chuckle: and it's waterproof ... uuhm here's a link if you wanna see the product:

http://www.interflon.com/website/GBEN/InterflonLubeTF.html?searchtxt=chain+lube