by Marek » Sun Feb 04, 2007 3:11 pm
Depends what for, WD40 is not a lubricant, it is a degreaser so is good for cleaning stuff up, but you need to clean it off the bike and then lube up after.
Chain - I clean the chain with water, or with WD40 if really bad, and then clean the WD40 off with water. Then you either dry the chain or wait for it to dry, I use kitchen paper for this. Then you lube it with White Lightning, wax lube in a white bottle. Put a drop on each link, make sure you shake the bottle well. This stuff is great, keeps the chain looking clean after a good few rides.
Brakes and Cables - I just take a reasonably light oil and run it along the cables at the tops and bottoms where they enter bits on the bike. What I do is put the oil onto my fingers and then lightly rub it here. For the brakes I put a bit on the main moving bits, try not to get the oil on the brake pads.
Rear and Front Mech - again just a drop of oil now and then.
Spokes - Now and then I think it is worth putting a drop of oil on each spoke just to stop the creaks.
I am sure other people have views on all this, but that is what I do. Also, lube up your ass with Vaseline or nappy rash cream for a pleasant ride in wet weather.
Cheers
Marek....