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is lithium grease safe to use on the ttr250 chain. I work with several people who use lithium grease on their chains because it is so cheap. Would this harm the chain since it is an o-ring chain, does it work well, does it last long on the trails? Thanks



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I don't think it would harm the chain - it won't damage the rubber anyway. BUT it will attract grit and dust, which will wear the chain and sprockets rapidly, and it won't penetrate into the links, so I think the only positive reason to use it would be to keep corrosion away.

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I wouldn't.. but then I don't use any chain lube offroad.. I use gear oil.. then wipe it off.. I've found any sticky lube can just attract and dust and grit and it wears quicker.. so I use gear oil to soak it goes into the rollers easy and then then wipe off all I can then go riding.. I know some are using dry lube PTFE type. But can't say as ive not tried it.
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-- Edited by Black8driver on Monday 17th of September 2018 09:21:46 PM

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i use gear oil on my bikes paint it on with a 1" brush then gat the excess of with a rag

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Thanks, I'll try using the gear oil instead and see how that works.

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I use either gear oil or chainsaw bar oil.... both are gone after 30 mins in the dirt..
So I don't think it matters what you use...



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