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  1. LarryOz

    Possible to mod for gates carbon drive and internal hub?

    Fred, why are you done with chains? I thought I was - mostly because I just hated all the grease - I briefly looked into belt-drive systems too, even had a totally belt-less internal gear system. Lost too much wattage. It was nice from the "clean" perspective, but they still wear and have to be...
  2. ratz

    Ready to build the ultimate Vendetta racing machine

    wax on wax off Waxing done easy 1) Buy a $15 door mini crock pot 2) Buy wax of choice 3) Clean chain with wd40; just soak over night. ?4) Turn on Crock pot 5) Melt wax 6) Insert chain 7) Wait 8) Remove Chain and hang to dry 9) Shake Chain 10) Put chain on bike 11) Turn...
  3. LarryOz

    Ready to build the ultimate Vendetta racing machine

    Molten Speed Wax - anybody used this stuff? Thanks Buddy for the info on the wax! Wow - I read up on how to do this on their web-page. Looks like a lot of work - Maybe it gets easier after you do it a few times. Also looks like 70% of the effort is to get the chain clean in the first...
  4. ratz

    V has poor aerodynamics

    Lived it. Lived in Florida Great place to ride; until it's time to clean the sand out of the drive train. Use to get 1000-2000 miles less every year. Only place I have lived that waxing a chain seemed to make seen. I will say thought the idea of being chased by a gator when riding in the...
  5. MrSteve

    I’m sure this will be a hot debate. What chain oil do you use?

    Another Chain Lube Thread! Remember, whatever lubricant you choose to use, to keep the swept area that your brake pads use -clean! In other words, keep oil away from your brakes... you knew that right? I love furniture polish. The Honda U.S.A. representative, back in the 80's...
  6. ak-tux

    Gates Carbon Drive + Geared Hub

    Chain Waxing may be a better Solution I must point out however that WD-40 does have some thin lubricant, but I think the general consensus is that it does not last for long. So those who use it have to apply it often. It's indeed a big debate. But my own personal experience is that it...
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