Lubricate the chain.

[chemitaa]

I`ll change my chain, but the new one it´s coated in original grease.

I can remove that grease and add lubricant or I can install it with this original grease.

what´s the best option?

regards.

 

[merckx]

i always run mine with the packing grease, and then keep cleaning it by running through a dry rag regularly until i need to lube it.

shimano chains in particular, run really nice with the original packing grease on them.

 

[jimo746]

Agreed, I'd keep the chain as it is, it's fully lubricated for now, just begin to re-apply lube as/when it's needed.

 

[REKIBorter]

I can't stand the horrible sticky oil they coat chains in. It attracts so much muck the whole drivetrain gets covered in filth. I put the new chain in a bowl with a good dose of chain cleaner. Swill it around then flush it clean with water. Dry it off, then mount on the bike and lube with your favourite (clean running) chain lube.

 

[michael franks]

REKIBorter wrote:

I can't stand the horrible sticky oil they coat chains in.

I can't stand it either, WTF is it? I heard somewhere it was supposed to be really good.

 

[dyna-ti]

i always run mine with the packing grease, and then keep cleaning it by running through a dry rag regularly until i need to lube it.

shimano chains in particular, run really nice with the original packing grease on them.

Me too saves on lube

I prefer to use the wax lube in summer though,keeps things nice and clean.

 

[highlandsflyer]

I use the same wax as I use on my motorbikes.

 

[Harryburgundy]

Me? Clean it, dry it, and re-lube with White Lightning

 

[whyterider]

Over the years I have experienced that new chains in original grease equals chain suck.

GUNK it!

 

[kaiser]

Wipe it off and apply new stuff. Don't soak it in a degreaser, the pins are lubricated and it will wash this away. After some use I do soak it but then move it to an oil bath to try to relubricate the parts inside. The oil in the oil bath also has some detergents to help cleaning.