Submitted by
manciaux
a Cross Country Rider
from Alamo, CA Date Reviewed: November 24, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Las Trampas
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Gear (motorcyl
Strengths:
Very clean and prevents wear. I used the chain for an entire year with NO measurable wear. That never happens for me. The chain always looks clean and leaves your hand pretty clean when you touch the chain. It lasts through rain, sand, dust and mud.
Weaknesses:
The only way for Maxima to work is if the chain starts 100% perfectly clean. Degrease the heck out the chain. Let it dry completely. Use a blow dryer or oven to warm it up. Put it on the bike. Spray the Maxima on and spin the chain. Wipe off any excess.
To maintain the lube I use a rag to clean any excess dirt off once a week. I spray on some additional lube and rewipe.
Similar Products Used:
Many bike lubes - I've tried them all.
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumber
Bottom Line:
This is the cleanest lube it have yet found and it also is fantastic at preventing chain wear.
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Submitted by
clembo05
a Weekend Warrior
from Ft Lauderdale USA Date Reviewed: September 4, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Markham park
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At:
Local M/C shop
Strengths:
Increased chain durability coupled with less mess.
Weaknesses:
Wife hates the smell. (only lasts a day or so)
Bike Setup:
Klein Mantra with XT throughout.
Bottom Line:
This is a great product, having used it for years on both my Triumph Daytona and the mountain bike. I do think that it is slightly thick to get full penetration. However I now take the chain off the bike and clean by shaking it in a jar with mineral spirits, comes up like new. Then in a separate jar I have sprayed a quantity of chain wax and added a little bit of mineral spirits to get total penetration, after a little soak,remove, wipe off excess with a rag and leave outside to dry. It all sounds like a big pain in the arse but I now have over 3K miles on the one chain with little evidence of wear. Bottom line is if you want you chain to shift smoothly, run quietly and look new then give the above method a go.
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Submitted by
Robert
a Cross Country Rider
from Oakland Date Reviewed: December 24, 2006
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At:
local mc shop
Strengths:
good penetration.Good stuff for m/c's
Weaknesses:
crap for bikes, to much drag.
Similar Products Used:
white lightning, progold, various finishline products,purple extreme & many others.
Bike Setup:
yes they are bikes
Bottom Line:
crap for bicycle application. i will give five turds across the board because it is good stuff just not for bicycles.
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Submitted by
Fred
a Weekend Warrior
from Bettendorf, Iowa Date Reviewed: July 4, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$7.49
Purchased At:
Local Motorcycle Shop
Strengths:
It works, lasts, is clean. Ride it thru a rainstorm, wipe the chain off, and the chain still runs quiet.
Weaknesses:
Smells a bit.
Similar Products Used:
All of the usual lubes.
Bike Setup:
Two single-speeds with 1/8" BMX chains, and a ShimanoXT 9-speed.
Bottom Line:
$7.50 for a 13.5 oz. spray can and each application will last at least 200+ miles thru rain and whatever. Don't tell your LBS about it, or they will start selling it for $5.00 for a 2oz. container.
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Submitted by
Mario Pereira
a Cross Country Rider
from Pembroke Pines, Fl USA Date Reviewed: April 2, 2005
Favorite Trail:
all Non-flat terrains
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$3.00
Purchased At:
local shop
Strengths:
easy application (spray), no mess, no dripping. Penetration is excellent and keeps the chain well lubricated for a good 300-400 miles. 1 can can last you for months.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
belray chain lube, honda chain lube, etc.
Bike Setup:
hardrock pro-disc
Bottom Line:
I have used this chain wax in all my motorcycles (CBR 1000-RR, GSXR-600 and RC-51) for roadracing and street riding, and have never changed brand, all other chain lubes are messy. I decided to try this on my MTB and works like a charm. Just dont don't spray to much and try to do it when the chain is warm for better penetration.
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Submitted by
Carl
a
from Draper, UT Date Reviewed: July 29, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2.00
Strengths:
Stays on the chain very well
Similar Products Used:
white lightning, teflon lubes, most of the others
Bottom Line:
Last a long time, is easy to clean when the chain gets dirty, penetrates far better than dry wax lubes and doesn't become a dirt vacum like oils.
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Submitted by
Tom
a Cross Country Rider
from Kokomo, IN, USA Date Reviewed: March 7, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Town Run Trail Park
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At:
Any good motorcycle shop
Strengths:
Does not fling off, lasts a long time, & saves your chain.
Weaknesses:
Smells funky after its applied.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher w/XTR & 'Zokes.
Bottom Line:
This is some great stuff. I only been biking for 2 months but I have used this on my KTM 360's chains for 5 years. I'm getting better than 1000 miles per chain and this is riding a 50+ HP dirt bike through mud, over rocks, and aroung trees. In other words I'm giving the chains hell and they come back asking for more.
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