how to oil up bicycle chains?

[mingcourt]

i recently pulled out an old bicycle and the chain seems to be all dry with no oil anymore

what is the procedure to oil it up properly? (makes little sounds when i pedal now)

thanks

[pandaharo]

Dubnno if this is how it's done, but I use WD40 and it works.

[Roninvancouver]

go to MEC or a bike shop; buy some proper bike oil AND PUT A SINGLE DROP ON EACH CHAIN LINK.

It will take 3 or minutes but that is the best way.

[itsyours]

Bicycle chains need very thick grease to stay on.

[DealMaster]

Dubnno if this is how it's done, but I use WD40 and it works.

WD40 removes grease... you might wanna do that before you oil it up.

[runamuck]

jizz it all over~ dabb access off with a rag so it doesnt splash on ur pants/leg when ridding

[jayisthebest88]

WD40 removes grease... you might wanna do that before you oil it up.

are you sure it removes greese............???? i always thought it removed.....rust or somethign like that

[JAC]

Get a spray can of chain lube at Canadian Tire.

[runamuck]

are you sure it removes greese............???? i always thought it removed.....rust or somethign like that

2000 uses for WD40
http://www.twbc.org/wd40.htm

[Jim123]

Bicycle chains need very thick grease to stay on.

In a word, no. As mentioned by Roninvancouver, oiling each link with a good bicycle oil is best. It is best to clean the chain before lubricating.

That said, WD-40 is also very popular. If you don't clean your chain then WD-40 helps get the crap out of the links. Make sure to also spray the rear gear cluster and the derailleur mechanisms. Let drip dry onto newspaper overnight and wipe with a rag in the morning.

[mingcourt]

my bike just makes a nasty ratchet sound whenever i pedal, so id like to get rid of it... probably coming from the chain?

[mrmoe]

heard K-Y and spit works

[afong56]

In a word, no. As mentioned by Roninvancouver, oiling each link with a good bicycle oil is best. It is best to clean the chain before lubricating.

That said, WD-40 is also very popular. If you don't clean your chain then WD-40 helps get the crap out of the links. Make sure to also spray the rear gear cluster and the derailleur mechanisms. Let drip dry onto newspaper overnight and wipe with a rag in the morning.

what he said.

seriously, if you're going to do it, the chain needs to be cleaned first (take the chain off the bike and dunk it in a good bucket of cleaner), and then when it's been rinsed and dry, a coating of chain lube (pedro's??)

as for spraying the cassettes (next to the hubs) with wd40, just be a bit careful---i realize that most hubs are now sealed cartridges, but don't forget wd40 is a degreaser, and some bike parts need their grease. . .

[CSR]

Vegetable oil.. j/;k