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Author:  OL Sarge [ Sun Mar 30, 2014 5:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Mirage Drive Maintenance

What are you guys using to maintain your drives


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Author:  Stevemcnerney [ Sun Mar 30, 2014 5:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage Drive Maintenance

Wash them with fresh water, spray them with a lube the doesn't attract sand. About once a month check the tension on your drive chains. That's about all you need to do. Every once and a while inspect all the moving parts for wear.

Author:  Baron2744 [ Sun Mar 30, 2014 6:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage Drive Maintenance

Ditto the above reply, with one added thing. There is a tiny allen head screw that holds the main SS rod in place. I am referring to the rod that holds the "flippers" on. If it gets looses, the rod can slide out while on the water. Since it is below the locks, it can drop off into the water and be lost. It almost happened to me. One "flipper" was hanging loose but was still attached to it's chain with the rod completely clear of it. Now, an allen wrench is standard equipment in my tool kit.

Author:  Wahoo01 [ Sun Mar 30, 2014 6:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage Drive Maintenance

Got my PA a few weeks ago and fish in salt water. What lube do you recommend?

Author:  Dr.SteelheadCatcher [ Sun Mar 30, 2014 8:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage Drive Maintenance

This is the first of three FAQ's for Mirage Drive maintenance.....I use WD-40 on the chain .
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Author:  dregsfan [ Sun Mar 30, 2014 8:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage Drive Maintenance

Ditto on the WD-40. I rinse the sand and grit off the chains and sprockets after every outing, then spray them with WD-40.

Author:  OL Sarge [ Mon Mar 31, 2014 5:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage Drive Maintenance

I do the wash down every time regardless if fresh or salt just wasn't sure on type of lube


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Author:  Elgeebee [ Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage Drive Maintenance

I give it a good spraying with the hose, and a little wd-40 anywhere I see bare metal. I wipe off the excess.

The only downside I have found with WD-40 is that it will leave a 'ring' in your Mirage-Drive well, but if you use some Dawn or other grease-cutting cleaner, it will come right off.

But I must say - after over a year of more than normal use, the drive is still functioning well and no noticeable rust.

I second the allen wrench suggestion! :D

Author:  GrouchyOldMan [ Fri Apr 04, 2014 2:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage Drive Maintenance

Locally here on Cape Cod, the rumor is that Wd-40 actually attracts fish so we don't worry about wiping it off. Dunno if it's true, but that's what the ol' timers say. Anybody else hear that?


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Elgeebee wrote:
I give it a good spraying with the hose, and a little wd-40 anywhere I see bare metal. I wipe off the excess.

The only downside I have found with WD-40 is that it will leave a 'ring' in your Mirage-Drive well, but if you use some Dawn or other grease-cutting cleaner, it will come right off.

But I must say - after over a year of more than normal use, the drive is still functioning well and no noticeable rust.

I second the allen wrench suggestion! :D

Author:  Dr.SteelheadCatcher [ Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage Drive Maintenance

WD-40 will "mask human scent" on tackle, lures, bait, etc......so fish like salmon, steelhead or trout that have good "noses", will avoid human scented items.

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