Re: Chain lube comparison


SMS wrote:

I strongly agree with the following statement, because it is based on
factual information of the actual properties of the lubricant:

"...motorcycle chain and chainsaw lubricants are better yet, because
they have volatile solvents that allow good penetration for their
relatively viscous lubricant. Paraffin (canning wax), although clean,
works poorly because it is not mobile and cannot replenish the bearing
surfaces once it has been displaced. This becomes apparent with any
water that gets on the chain. It immediately squeaks."

You strongly agree with that statement because that statement agrees
with you. It's standard Scharf technique: quotations in place of
data.


I've never used synthetic two-stroke oil, but if it's like most
multi-weight motor oils, it's not suitable for chain lubrication.

And you know that because of what data?

IOW, you're still making pronouncements based on your personal opinion.
On the subject of chain lube, everyone seems to have a personal
opinion. Your declaring yourself to be an "expert" really, truly does
_not_ make you more knowledgeable than anyone else. And neither does a
hastily constructed web page!

Let's have some data.

- Frank Krygowski

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