New chain lube

bernie1973

Just taken delivery of a new KMC chain and it's coated in quite sticky grease. Is this transit grease that needs to be removed before the chain is relubed and fitted or is it ok to mount it as is?

cooldad

Perfectly fine.

danlikesbikes

Is on their FAQ page, question/answer 2 - http://www.kmcchain.eu/?en/faq/

Chunkers1980

That stuff is the best grease. Quiet and should last a couple of hundred miles depending on weather ect. Before you need to lube again

bernie1973

Cheers folks. Will go fit my new chain so I can get out before it gets dark.

thelonegroover

Rather than spray something on the chain, I'd put some of what you intend to spray on a rag and wipe the chain sides.

Plyphon

Lube needs to get inside the rollers, it is useless on the sides.

Chunkers1980

Eh? There's already factory grease there, it is a good suggestion so it does not break down the stuff on the rollers

bernie1973

Thelonegroover wrote:

Rather than spray something on the chain, I'd put some of what you intend to spray on a rag and wipe the chain sides.

I'd never planned to do any spraying. As suggested I've just left the factory grease on and it's been as smooth as silk round the woods this afternoon.

I see now that the spray is suggested on the KMC FAQ.

cooldad

Once the original stuff needs replacing, degrease properly and buy some Squirt.