Test conditions
Test routes: on dust, sand, mud and motocross tracks
Test kilometers: 420 km, of which 55 km were dirt roads and 80 km were motocross tracks
Temperatures: 12 - 14 degrees Celsius
Speed: 10 - 70 km/h

Conventional chain lubrication with viscous oils and greases has the major disadvantage of the oily chain attracting dust and dirt during the run, which is then difficult to remove. In addition, viscous lubricants collect sand and dust, which can lead to heavy wear on the entire chain drive. Since the solid lubricant is comprised of a non-adhesive material, this disadvantage shouldn’t come into play. Naturally, sufficient lubrication under these extreme conditions, i.e. dust and dirt on the chain, also had to be checked. This is why test runs were conducted on dirty streets and off the beaten track on dirt roads. A variety of test runs on a motocross track presented a special challenge. Click here to read the motocross test report.

Conclusion:
A sufficient lubricating coating was always present on the chain wheels, even during runs on grimy or muddy ground. Less dirt and grime was collected on the chain and chain wheels thanks to the non-adhesive lubrication. Naturally, mud did cling, but the friction of the chain on the solid lubricant regularly cleans the chain. In addition, the grime does not adhere as with lubricating oil. This makes water-based cleaning possible.