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New Owner - Chain Maintenance Questions

WD40 contains Kerosene so it works fine as a chain cleaner and as such won't hurt the O rings. That's what I'd use it for and then lube the chain with either 30 weight oil or a good brand of chain lube.
 
Everybody needs to keep aware that what works well in one riding environment can be a poor choice in another environment. What works on dirt trails in the north woods and what works in sandy areas in the desert or Daytona Beach and what works commuting to downtown Flint are likely to be completely different. With sealed O or X ring chain keeping it clean is the most important thing. You are not going to get spray lube into the rollers anyway unless the chain is total junk.
 
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