i have bike questions. should i use black engin grease or WD40? and where can i get bike decals?

Question

i use black engin grease but my friend says i should use WD40. and i want my bike to look cool so i want to decals. please help!

Answer 1

If you are lubricating bearings such as hubs and headsets, you should use white lithium grease or gold lithium grease. Black grease is too stiff and coarse for bikes. Of course, the best grease for bikes is the stuff made just for bikes.

If you are lubricating your chain or pivot points, NEVER use grease or WD40. You should use a good light machine oil (NOT motor oil) like what is used for sewing machines. Again, the best option is to use oil made for bicycles.

The only reason to use WD40 on any bike part is to clean it. Since it is largely kerosene it will remove any petroleum based grease and oil and remove most dirt. To clean a chain, spray it on heavily then WIPE IT OFF. You'll see how dirty the cloth becomes.

Then, you may use a light coating of light machine oil if you are staying on paved surfaces, or if you go in the dirt you should buy a paraffin based lubricant made just for bicycles since it won't pick up dirt.

Chains and pivots should be cleaned and relubed about every 500 miles or once every 2 weeks or each time the bike is washed.

Decals are usually available from any bike shop.

EDIT

NEVER use 3 in 1 oil as it is vegetable based and will harden, making a big mess of everything..

Answer 2

Yes, black engine grease makes your bicycle chain super smooth and quiet!!!!!!! - lol

WD40 can be used on chains but its primary purpose is water displacement (hence the WD!) use it after you've been out in the rain. Then lube your chain properly.

Guessing by your question you don't use your bike competitively, then use a simple 3in1 type oil (available from most bike shops)for your chain. Forget the stuff about dry lubes, wax lubes, Teflon, PTFE,etc. For your purposes a simple multi-purpose should serve you.

If you use WD40 as a primary lubricant, then apply it often, wipe off excess and expect a short a short chain life.

Hard but good advice.

Answer 3

Don't use engine grease or WD40. WD40 picks up all the road grime. Use a bike specific product like white lightning. A dry lube is better. Wet lube picks up road dibris that sticks to the chain and shortens it life and the life of the cassette as well.

Answer 4

Don't use either one. The grease is not recommended for bicycle bearings and is too dirty for chains, and WD-40 is NOT a lubricant.

Answer 5

don't use either on any part of any bicycle
(you did know that this is the Cycling section, right?)

for your chain, I recommend Pedros Dry Lube spray for dry conditions, and TriFlow Teflon spray for wet conditions
one is usually available at most local bike shops

other types of grease are used for suspension forks, seatposts, etc. so just ask your shop

Answer 6

Don't use WD40 on the chain it will remove the oil and cause it to rust. Use a chain oil or motor oil if you have to. You can get bike decals at a bike shop.

Answer 7

WD40 is useful for breaking frozen joints, but it is too volatile to be suitable for a general purpose lubricant. For lubricating bicycles, use grease for packing bearing races, and motor oil for chains.

Answer 8

WD-40 is not a lubricant, it's a cleaner, and what's the black engine grease about? why would that look cool?

Answer 9

wd40

you can probably get decals at a bike shop for ex. cooks