Sand safe chain lube

So. I have a ton of sand riding coming up soon and need sound advise on what lube to use for this. Most chain lubes I know of are sticky, and sand will stick to the chain. There must be something that experienced sand riders use for this application.

where you riding without me

I very rarely lube my chain. Most of my riding is in Sunset/Wyperfield, it doesnt get any sandier!!!!
When I do give it spray I use Motorex, its light and does not leave a big build up of tacky crap for the sand to stick to.

Just clean the chain with kerosene once in a while.wipe it clean.

I don`t lube my chain when riding in sand .

Derek. Some local rides coming up next month for the pure dirt bike where I will be using the KTM. I will keep you posted. Some of the Maryborough gang are talking about Fraser Island late September.

local dirt action sounds like fun
it's lookin like i got some brissy lads coming up for a kroombit ride at the end of sept ..

Graphite powder lubricates but isn't sticky.

No lube is better than a 50/50 lube / sand mix.

Why do you lube an Oring chain?

The lube stops the noise associated with direct metal on metal contact.

I know where you're coming from, the o-rings, or x-rings in some chains, keep the factory lube inside and pretty much prevent outside applied lube getting in.

I wouldn't was my chain in kero as I think that would get through the o-rings and break down the lube. You would find it hard to get lube back in there.

FWIW, I get many many kms from my DID X-ring chains running on steel sprockets. By memory I think it was around 15,000 km on my 640 in mostly off road riding. I raced a whole season (around 10,000km) without changing the chain or rear sprocket.

The lube stops the rings from drying out. Which leaves them doing their job longer and better.

I find ATF to work really well, even with sand. It doesn't stick, so provide more protection than dry from sand. I only apply it in the evening after a ride to let the rings soak it up overnight.

So why after a chain change my orings still hold the grease in ?
I did do a chain with lube last chain change ,,,it made no difference same wear on sprockets same on the chain ....im no expert but I think the only change I seen was my wallet thickness ...I am talking oring chains here ....quality chains last longer and IMO no need to lube .....I do wash them ...IE water and a sponge ....that's it

I have been using a ScottOiler, filled with Auto Trans Fluid.
When going into sand, just increase the flow rate to the chain. Result= Lubed chain with no sand on it.

Sand MX track here in Rosebud
Chain wax, put on hot after ride, allow to set before using it.
Also good for fine dust, doesn't pick it up at all. but lubes chain / sprocket contact. Sprockets / chains last far longer lubed IMHE, O/X ring included.
Dry chains will also rust, esp near salt water.

Another good use for it is preserving metal parts, spray and store, stops corrosion but not sticky.
Various brands of it available

I used to use chain wax when I had roadbikes. If left to set for a few hours or overnight I got no crap flinging off onto my nice shiny rims!

Wash bike.
Spray chain and moving links (footpegs, levers, etc) with CRC (not WD-40!) to dewater and lubricate.
My chains last 20,000 k's. I never use any of that wallet-emptying canned shit on my bike, all it does is leave black residue and pick up dust and grit to halve the chain and sprocket life.

I have found that centrifugal force flings any solid, including sand, off the chain regardless of any oiling/lube. Graphite would last 2 seconds.

That being said, I lube to stop rust and chattering, just don't bother too much before sand trips. After my sand trips I find the chain is beautifully polished, no crap or rust on it at all and ready for a lube after normal washing.

Tom. Tom. Has it really come to this? Contributing to a chain lube thread. Junior members do this.

Hang a pair of decoy budgie smugglers off the mudguard, they'll attract all the sand.