[xBhp Universal Thread]: Motorcycle Chain Wax

[tibby]

Hi Guys!! I came across the 'chain wax' while browsing for products on a UK based portal (Motorcycle Helmets, Clothing, Jackets, Gloves, Boots & Accessories).



If anyone has prior experience of using this product, can you please tell us how it fares vs. the regular chain lube (I personally use 'Motul Road').
Also is it suitable for usage in our climate which is warmer than that in the UK (based onwhat I see on this portal, it is widely used in the UK)?

I have seen posts on the forum by a few members who have purchased Wurth chain lubes in India. Can you please share the contact details (website/ email/ phone) so that I can pick the product from India itself

[MG]

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[motormania]

Hi tibby, i remember my cousin once referring me this product long time back. He even said that it was better than few chain sprays he used on his sbks. Though i dont have any personal experience with the wax myself.

[tibby]

Hi tibby, i remember my cousin once referring me this product long time back. He even said that it was better than few chain sprays he used on his sbks. Though i dont have any personal experience with the wax myself.

Thanks! Has your cousin used this in Indian conditions?
Unfortunately there is not too much info available on the internet, but I do get an impression that it is more suited for cold climates like the UK.

If the wax used herein implies the normal wax, then it would melt away in too much heat (summers in India). I may be wrong here though.

Is it possible for you to check with your cousin on further details? Would appreciate any help.


@All: Any inputs on this topic?

[motormania]

Thanks! Has your cousin used this in Indian conditions?
Unfortunately there is not too much info available on the internet, but I do get an impression that it is more suited for cold climates like the UK.

If the wax used herein implies the normal wax, then it would melt away in too much heat (summers in India). I may be wrong here though.

Is it possible for you to check with your cousin on further details? Would appreciate any help.


@All: Any inputs on this topic?

Hi,

Yes my cousin used it in Mumbai also. But he said it was good only for cooler climates. Back in the US, these waxes performed better for him marginally. He had tried truck loads of stuff on his bikes .
BTW, take a look at this
Liquid Performance Chain Lube - webBikeWorld

PS:- Amongst the locally available products, i somehow found the Diamond chain lube to be better than the rest in terms of lubrication and longivity. You may want to try that out for a change

[Omega Man]

PS:- Amongst the locally available products, i somehow found the Diamond chain lube to be better than the rest in terms of lubrication and longivity. You may want to try that out for a change

+1 to that. I have been using it for sometime now. Cost about Rs.100/- only. Seems it contains SAE120 oil with an alcoholic thinning agent to facilitate in spray form.

[n_aditya]

Check out DuPont's Teflon Chain saver. Its reportedly an awesome product but expensive at USD 20 per canister and is available here for around 1200 bucks. (quality comes at a price )

Product linky: DuPont? Motorcycle Products

Reviews: Chain Lube... What Do You Use and Why?? - ninjette.org

[aargee]

Give me a week's time, let me experiment with Wurth as its showroom is in Kilpauk, Chennai. Motul is complete waste when it comes to touring. I've been having hard time with rains & lubing chain!!!

[motormania]

Give me a week's time, let me experiment with Wurth as its showroom is in Kilpauk, Chennai. Motul is complete waste when it comes to touring. I've been having hard time with rains & lubing chain!!!

Completely agree with you on this part. Waiting for you to try out the Wurth thingy.

[arjunb25]

well i have always been using sae 90 chain lubricant for my bike pulsar 180 ug4 can anyone suggest me should i buy the spray from yamaha people for my bike. or should i stick on with what i have been putting on my bike,

[tibby]

Hi,

Yes my cousin used it in Mumbai also. But he said it was good only for cooler climates. Back in the US, these waxes performed better for him marginally. He had tried truck loads of stuff on his bikes .
BTW, take a look at this
Liquid Performance Chain Lube - webBikeWorld

PS:- Amongst the locally available products, i somehow found the Diamond chain lube to be better than the rest in terms of lubrication and longivity. You may want to try that out for a change

Thanks for the info dude! Lets see what more other members have to say. Will take a call based on it.

Check out DuPont's Teflon Chain saver. Its reportedly an awesome product but expensive at USD 20 per canister and is available here for around 1200 bucks. (quality comes at a price )

Product linky: DuPont? Motorcycle Products

Reviews: Chain Lube... What Do You Use and Why?? - ninjette.org

Thanks bro! Will look into these links.

Give me a week's time, let me experiment with Wurth as its showroom is in Kilpauk, Chennai. Motul is complete waste when it comes to touring. I've been having hard time with rains & lubing chain!!!

I would be surprised if the wax is available, as there dosn't seem to be too much awareness around.
Looking forward to the experiment from your side.

well i have always been using sae 90 chain lubricant for my bike pulsar 180 ug4 can anyone suggest me should i buy the spray from yamaha people for my bike. or should i stick on with what i have been putting on my bike,

Name of the spray being?
btw, this is off-topic.

[titanic4u]

Has anyone tested "wurth" yet? As Aargee said Motul is not worthy in touring....
Which chain lube to go now?
And is Motul Chain clean is fine to go? along with different Lube?

[aargee]

Waiting for you to try out the Wurth thingy.

Haven't had a chance to visit Wurth showroom yet; sry!!!

I would be surprised if the wax is available, as there dosn't seem to be too much awareness around.
Looking forward to the experiment from your side.

Enough is enough; let me call them right today & post some update on availability followed by experiment. Pls give me a day or two.

As Aargee said Motul is not worthy in touring....

Err......really don't like saying that; just read below...

Pls see some of the road (roadless roads) I rode & trust me I was riding in heavy pouring rains from Surat to Valsad (atleast heavy rains where even the cars were pulling over) for over a stretch of 10 Kms (and I did in like 12-15 mts; also JNPT roads was showing least mercy with big potholes filled with water. During the entire trip I'd used Motul for about 4-5 times only (for which I'm paying now)

So I wouldn't say Motul is bad, but rather would call it as a standard product (anyday better than HMSI supplied lubricants)

[aargee]

Update - Wurth India does not have any showroom for selling their products, however, they are making a door delivery (throughout Tamilnadu; for Bangalore they ship from Hosur) when you order through phone. I spoke to their Chennai sales person for Wurth motorcycle lubricant (lubricant); he said he's not aware of chain wax & he vouches that chain lube is the industry standard (actually Wurth india is OE supplier for Indian auto manufacturers like Maruti, Mahindra, including tools)

So I've placed an order & the payment is upon delivering the goods & I should be receiving it by Monday evening; price is around Rs 750 (+tax+shipping I guess); considering the fact that its Made in Germany products, I hope it commands expensive pricing & should be able to deliver the result

[tibby]

Update - Wurth India does not have any showroom for selling their products, however, they are making a door delivery (throughout Tamilnadu; for Bangalore they ship from Hosur) when you order through phone. I spoke to their Chennai sales person for Wurth motorcycle lubricant (lubricant); he said he's not aware of chain wax & he vouches that chain lube is the industry standard (actually Wurth india is OE supplier for Indian auto manufacturers like Maruti, Mahindra, including tools)

So I've placed an order & the payment is upon delivering the goods & I should be receiving it by Monday evening; price is around Rs 750 (+tax+shipping I guess); considering the fact that its Made in Germany products, I hope it commands expensive pricing & should be able to deliver the result

That's nice! So is the order for the chain lube, or chain wax?