Is it increasing resistance?
2006-12-20 15:09:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
is this serious? so it doesn't rust and so the links go along easily
2006-12-20 15:13:18 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of Four 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So it don't squeak? They are greased so they don't seize up from rust or friction. When they seize it makes a flat spot on the chain where it can't bend. That flat spot don't go smoothly around the round sprockets. That makes the dang bike harder to peddle. Friction caused by links that don't bend easily makes the dang bike hard to peddle. So grease your chain or get out of the way !
2006-12-20 15:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by Dumb Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what kind of bike you are talking about, motorcycle or bicycle, the grease is used to lubricate and reduce wear and to prevent rusting which will make the chain stiff and useless. Bikes and Motorcycles are going to use different kinds of lubricant.
2006-12-20 15:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by tpbthigb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I even have in no way used grease on my chain and not in any respect will. Grease isn't for chains. Oil is a thank you to pass yet attempt to get oil made for motorbike chains. word: it frequently is provided in little packets so as which you do no longer ought to waste any. I even have got here upon this to paintings suitable. Oiling a collection makes pedaling lots smoother and makes you sense greater useful approximately your motorbike. remember nonetheless that if your motorbike is type new the chain ought to already be oiled, and despite if it quite is, use it as is yet do no longer ignore it.
2016-10-15 08:40:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grease reduces friction and makes the bicycle easier to pedal the grease reduces resistance
2006-12-20 15:19:49 · answer #5 · answered by roy40372 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grease the chain to prolong life, prevent rust, and so it moves freely.
2006-12-20 15:17:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a conspiracy between the chain manufacturers and sock and/or pants companies. They grease them so it gets grease all over your pants or socks and stains them permanently so you buy more socks or pants :P
2006-12-20 15:36:02 · answer #7 · answered by Mark B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey wierdo! Its becoz it should be free moving and not rusty. Did you ever try riding your bike with its chain never oiled or greased??
2006-12-20 15:18:31 · answer #8 · answered by Eddy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to make it run smoothly and resist rust which sucks
2006-12-20 15:16:00 · answer #9 · answered by Gapple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It decreases wear and prevents it from rusting.
2006-12-20 15:11:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋