Chain Cleaning

[karmatrix]

As with all chain cleaning/lubing thread, ask 5 people and you'll get 10 opinions.

 

i guess the general consensus is to clean our chain with kerosene.

 

But the WD40 works just as well for cleaning and wont damage your chain provided you lube it with a proper lube after cleaning. However, there are cases whereby riders ride in very dusty/sandy terrain that a regular chain lube will do more harm than good by attracting all the dirt/grime and sand particles onto the chain.

 

Refer to the FAQ by RK chain manufacturer, http://www.rkexcelamerica.com/faq.html#oring under 'How should I maintain my O-ring chain?'

 

they do recommend using WD40.

[Hydher]

Wanted to clean my chain "cosmetically".

Equiptment used = Kerosene, an old sports towel, a bike jack and my good old dupont chain saver. 7 minutes job and about 1/20 of the bottle.

[jtzx]

have you tried Chain oiler from Ezzyoiler?

 

cheap and good solutions.. using Engine oil to "auto " Lub your chain.

 

never use diesel as it will damage the O rings..

[Silent Hunter]

I am using ezzyoiler too.

Not expensive at all.

 

Go PM ezzyoiler to ask how to get one for your bike.

[di_andrei]

Nothing. Just use old newspaper or cloth to clean then re-apply lube. If it's really messy from offroading, use some water, then dry, then lube.

[amithdevkota]

remove the chain, let it sit in a container of degreaser for about an hour. the grease and gunk will be easy to get off with an old rag. remember to get all the degreaser off before you apply your oil   sachs chains are easiy to remove and put back on.

http://motorbikecycle.blogspot.com/2012/07/yahama-fazer.html

[Hydher]

Less than 5% of us have the capabilities to do that.

 

And i am sure if you do that. you run your chain out faster by drying out the grease in the Orings.

If you align your rear wheel wrongly, you risk a warped rotor, wheel bearings.

[naim]

Yup unless have i live in a private estate with my own porch, its just too inconvenient to do that. Too much hassle. Its better to clean frequently. If its to the extent of needing to be taken off and degreased, i'd rather change out for a new one while im at it.

[ezzyoiler]

Great news...want to install oiler at 2009 introductory price??...in this high inflation times, this is indeed great news

[carbine]

• 51% Stoddard solvent (i.e., mineral spirits: primarily hexane, somewhat similar to kerosene)
  
• 25% liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant; carbon dioxide is now used instead to reduce WD-40's considerable flammability)
  
• 15+% mineral oil (light lubricating oil)
  
• 10-% inert ingredients
  

note..more than half its content is solvent..25 % propellant 10% inert ingredients...

wow just imagine mixing solvents and lube oil....what do you have?? you still want to use this as a lube...

i salute you...

anyway wd 40 is not cheap...as a cleaner it still cost a bundle to use ...

 

the chain cleaner from Muc Off is good........

[carbine]

Great news...want to install oiler at 2009 introductory price??...in this high inflation times, this is indeed great news

 

i had some bad experiences with "oilers" , ie the straw/dripping point going out of alignment at high speeds, on a >1000cc bike continously >3-4 hours of travelling, sometimes up to 6-8 hours

[ezzyoiler]

arbine;7725664']i had some bad experiences with "oilers" ' date=' ie the straw/dripping point going out of alignment at high speeds, on a >1000cc bike continously >3-4 hours of travelling, sometimes up to 6-8 hours[/quote']

can happen ..

oilers like most equipment needsto be maintaine properly....

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Edited September 29, 2012 by ezzyoiler