This just in from BARF: DuPont changed the formulation for its Multi-use Teflon Lubricant, which was used by many as a dry chain lube. It is now no longer fit for use as a motorcycle chain lubricant and Webbikeworld no longer endorses it. For those who wish to continue using DuPont teflon products on motorcycle chains there is still the "Teflon Chain-Saver" product. Webbikeworld didn't like it as well.
Some time ago I gave the Multi-use Teflon Lubricant an extended test on the Bandit. Bandits are hard on chains so they're good for testing chain lubes. I found that even with frequent cleaning and reapplication it didn't seem to lube my chain very well or prevent wear better than anything else. However it was clean and didn't fling off which is probably why people like it. After about 16k miles using only the DuPont lube my chain had a serious kink and needed to be replaced. So I switched to Bel-Ray with Molyphos, which makes a terrible mess but doesn't need to be reapplied between cleanings. It seems to protect the chain quite well. Most people hate it and it too is no longer available, so I'm looking for other alternatives.
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