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How to de-rust a motorcycle chain?

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mechwira Newbie

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I second changin the chain.

 

Any solvent that removes the rust is very likely to also strip the protective coating and seals, and may even eat the metal. At best you will have a chain that will quickly rust again, at worst you will have a chain with weakened metal links.

 

Regular chain spray even when bike not in use to prevent rust from forming in the first place is the proper chain maintenance.

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luminicious Newbie

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I'd use a toothbrush with coke and wd-40 to derust it.

But i'd also recommend you to change a new chain as well.

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pufferfis Newbie

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kerosene would also help yo!

I ride at 70km/hr only...please please dont blow2 at me or overtake me dangerously....wait i change into Incredible Hulk n dont know why my little baby bike will always be ahead of u if u do that

mechwira Newbie

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i found this interesting piece. a biker on an overseas bike forum wrote in to tsubaki (yeah the chain brand) asking about chain maintenance.

 

http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/attachments/general-bike-related-topics/14235-cleaning-kerosene-tsubakiletter.jpg

 

i find it interesting that contrary to popular belief, the o-ring seal will not wear regardless wat you do to the chain. and that they actually recommend WD-40. but advised against kerosene.

 

and this is from tsubaki themselves. my opinions about motorcycle chains has changed a little now.

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It's true: it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than to ride a fast bike slow. Admittedly, though... It is MOST fun to ride a fast bike fast!

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luminicious Newbie

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i found this interesting piece. a biker on an overseas bike forum wrote in to tsubaki (yeah the chain brand) asking about chain maintenance.

 

http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/attachments/general-bike-related-topics/14235-cleaning-kerosene-tsubakiletter.jpg

 

i find it interesting that contrary to popular belief, the o-ring seal will not wear regardless wat you do to the chain. and that they actually recommend WD-40. but advised against kerosene.

 

and this is from tsubaki themselves. my opinions about motorcycle chains has changed a little now.

 

How long ago was this letter... haha

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Dec 03 2014 - Class 2A (2nd attempt :mad:)

 

Feb 2 2016 - Class 2 (1st attempt)

 

July 26 2013 - Yamaha FZ16ST

 

Feb 2 2016 - ZX-12R A1 Model

mechwira Newbie

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How long ago was this letter... haha

 

i cant find the forum anymore but the post itself was in the late 2000's.

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It's true: it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than to ride a fast bike slow. Admittedly, though... It is MOST fun to ride a fast bike fast!

Hydher Newbie

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Specifically WD-40

A grunge brush is good to have.

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