STP as Chain Lube?

[Royboy]

Thanks for all the feedback! In the end, after a totally anal cleanup of the chain, sprockets and various sullied areas around the chain I've gone with a roughly 50/50 mix of STP and chainsaw bar oil. I'll get back to this thread after I put a couple hundred miles on. I should probably mention that this experiment is being conducted on the 78' SR500.

Regarding my experience with STP as a lubricant: While I don't doubt the experiences others have had with STP being a dirt and grime attractant, I haven't found this to be the case. I have a fondness for Kimber Semi Autos, particularly the 9mm Micro version. Great guns but very tight tolerances. After a number of failures to feed and stovepipe jams I began using STP to lube the slides and feed ramps. Feeding problems disappeared at once and I have not observed any tendency of the lube to attract detritus while being carried on a daily basis.

roy

 

[xjwmx]

Spray it under your arms before you go to the casino.

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

Have you ever tried this product? I’ve been using it for years. You spray it on and let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe the drips off. It sets up and doesn’t fling off. I really like it.
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I've been successfully using "Super Clean" lube, but it has a white color, not to my liking. Any color to the Chain Wax ??

 

[Mailman]

I've been successfully using "Super Clean" lube, but it has a white color, not to my liking. Any color to the Chain Wax ??

It has the color of motor oil. Once dried you don’t see it at all.

 

[Solomoriah]

DuPont Chain Saver. Best stuff ever. I run it on all my bikes and have for ten years now.

 

[nj1639]

Might try some Slick 50 on my 10-22. Yeah, it works fine with the standard clip but with the 50 round banana clip and the folding stock I get some jams.....lol