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"Tosspot" wrote in message ... On 30/09/16 22:35, Benderthe.evilrobot wrote: "Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message ... On Fri, 30 Sep 2016 09:31:43 +0700, John B. wrote: If not than perhaps the best solution would be to devise a method of chain lubrication that would emulate the original factory lubrication. I'll resist the temptation to scrape off sufficient grease from my new chains still in the box to analyze. Sticky goo, that collects quite a bit of dust to produce a tar like coating has been my experience. While I realize that this might be heresy, I think Sheldon was wrong because the factory grease is a dirt magnet. However, I use NBC (nothing but cheapest) chains, which may use a uniquely cheap grease. A few years ago I needed to replace the rear sprocket thingy - it seemed like a new chain to go with it was the right thing to do (the chainwheel looked OK). The sprocket doofer was Shimano and the chain was lower middle price range - the chain was knackered after a few months. peers into toolbox I don't have a sprocket doofer! Do I need one? If you're too technical for your shorts - you need a sprocket doohickey. |
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"John B." wrote in message ... On Thu, 6 Oct 2016 07:09:38 +0200, Tosspot wrote: On 30/09/16 22:35, Benderthe.evilrobot wrote: "Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message ... On Fri, 30 Sep 2016 09:31:43 +0700, John B. wrote: If not than perhaps the best solution would be to devise a method of chain lubrication that would emulate the original factory lubrication. I'll resist the temptation to scrape off sufficient grease from my new chains still in the box to analyze. Sticky goo, that collects quite a bit of dust to produce a tar like coating has been my experience. While I realize that this might be heresy, I think Sheldon was wrong because the factory grease is a dirt magnet. However, I use NBC (nothing but cheapest) chains, which may use a uniquely cheap grease. A few years ago I needed to replace the rear sprocket thingy - it seemed like a new chain to go with it was the right thing to do (the chainwheel looked OK). The sprocket doofer was Shimano and the chain was lower middle price range - the chain was knackered after a few months. peers into toolbox I don't have a sprocket doofer! Do I need one? I believe that the well equipped cyclist will have not only a Doofer but also a Doofer Wrench :-) Some people are just a doofer................... |
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"DATAKOLL MARINE RESEARCH" wrote in message ... http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...=search-action Definitely a doofer for the whatsit. |
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