Chain Cleaning - Various ways & methods

[ANR Impex]

You'll find that GT85 does a great job of wiping down your rims and swingarms too, no need to wash with water later on as opposed to WD40, no need to lug around pails of water. Yes, it is more ex than WD40, but it is more effective in use, ie, spray abit and wipe will give good results, leaves teflon layer that makes dirt and grime harder to stick.

 

The penray degreaser from Ah Boy is very strong, not good for frequent use on chains and bearings. Such products completely strip the part of lubrication.

[168kmh]

Originally posted by ahbee10@Aug 2 2006, 10:16 PM

hello to all bikers here..i juz bought a super4 spec II...can i ask how come the chain become oily n sticky after i juz clean it away the gease( with WD40)..is there oil leaking or something else? any good product to clean the rims, chain of hte bike?

 

thanks a lot for your advices..

dun use WD40 ...

 

it is expansive and it does not protect ur chain and O-ring in the long run.

 

if u notice ..... WD40 will EVAPORATE .............................

[ahbee10]

other than LAB or other motorshop..where can i get GT85?? i mean at night...coz i working day shift..hard to find time to go and buy at LAB..any S4 brudder here can help..

[katana777]

Originally posted by ahbee10@Aug 3 2006, 09:08 PM

other than LAB or other motorshop..where can i get GT85?? i mean at night...coz i working day shift..hard to find time to go and buy at LAB..any S4 brudder here can help..

little india 24hr shopping centre

there's only 1 shopping centre around there

[ahlexsgbikes]

Originally posted by katana777@Aug 4 2006, 07:09 AM

little india 24hr shopping centre

there's only 1 shopping centre around there

mustafa?

[Kutrax]

been using Gt85 to clean the chain.. but i find it not so effective.

Tried on 3 bikes n the results not that good.Chain still dirty.

 

Got to find other alternative..

do share if u have any other products to reconmend.

[FZ06]

Kutrax u try kerosene.. cheap,good and effective. pour on cloth wipe on chain and u'll see the results!!! dnt worry it doesnt spoil ur chain like some ppl mention and its even recommended by DID manufacturer..if u see on the box.. been using kerosene to clean my DID chain n sprockets since eight months ago and its still as good as new...only once tighten till now.. but remember to wash chain with soap n water after u clean with kerosene and dnt smoke while handling kerosene...unless u wan a black and charred face!!! :thumb:

[GreeKo]

Originally posted by ahlex@sgbikes@Aug 4 2006, 09:09 AM

mustafa?

yup....mustaffa alrite...sometime oso gt no stock

 

kutrax...i saw a chain cleaner @ motoworld bt cost nearly $20...didnt remember wat brand bt its @ the basement, near da EO products.

[RVF_Kenny]

Originally posted by FZ06@Aug 4 2006, 10:05 PM

Kutrax u try kerosene.. cheap,good and effective. pour on cloth wipe on chain and u'll see the results!!! dnt worry it doesnt spoil ur chain like some ppl mention and its even recommended by DID manufacturer..if u see on the box.. been using kerosene to clean my DID chain n sprockets since eight months ago and its still as good as new...only once tighten till now.. but remember to wash chain with soap n water after u clean with kerosene and dnt smoke while handling kerosene...unless u wan a black and charred face!!! :thumb:

I also use kerosene and the same method. Kerosene, Soap water, then wax chain again.

[FZ06]

yeah man kerosene all the way!!! anymore kerosene supporters??? haha :cheer:

[kennethy]

many say that kerosene will damage the o-ring/x-ring...

 

i always use diesel... cheap, very good cleaning power, easy to wash off with water...

[RVF_Kenny]

Originally posted by kennethy@Aug 5 2006, 01:25 AM

many say that kerosene will damage the o-ring/x-ring...

 

i always use diesel... cheap, very good cleaning power, easy to wash off with water...

Kerosene is recommended on the DID box. Diesel I not too sure. But for sure petrol is not good for rubber.

[kennethy]

yeah, for sure petrol is a big :nono:

 

been using diesel all this while and my chain is still good after 2 years (of course will regular lub)...

[Kutrax]

Ok guys thanks.. i will try kerosene.

Thanks for the input.

 

Now got kerosene fan club isit?

[ahlexsgbikes]

Originally posted by Kutrax@Aug 5 2006, 08:41 AM

Ok guys thanks.. i will try kerosene.

Thanks for the input.

 

Now got kerosene fan club isit?

 

haha...

 

i use GT85 and rub the chain with a cloth...

 

maybe my chain is still new la... hurhur... that's why easier to clean...

[RVF_Kenny]

Could be due to different chain lube/wax. I know Castrol chain wax extremely sticky and difficult to clean off.

[ahbee10]

any super4 brother stay west side..maybe can clean our bike together when free..lots of qns on how to maintain it..need advice from bro and sis in this forum..i stay clementi west..

[EK525]

I recommend PJ1 Blue. It will protect your chain.

[ahlexsgbikes]

Originally posted by ahbee10@Aug 5 2006, 03:34 PM

any super4 brother stay west side..maybe can clean our bike together when free..lots of qns on how to maintain it..need advice from bro and sis in this forum..i stay clementi west..

You should go on a journey to the WEST

[ahbee10]

juz wan to check..if i wan to change the chain..must i change the o-ring also?? there is 2 O-ring roght? one front and one at the rear?

[RVF_Kenny]

Originally posted by ahbee10@Aug 10 2006, 02:45 AM

juz wan to check..if i wan to change the chain..must i change the o-ring also?? there is 2 O-ring roght? one front and one at the rear?

 

2 O-rings??? Or do you mean sprockets?

[ahbee10]

so we only change the O-ring at the rear..how abt the small one in front?

[episode2]

Originally posted by ahbee10@Aug 10 2006, 04:23 PM

so we only change the O-ring at the rear..how abt the small one in front?

O ring are meant for the CHAIN style..as there are a few types of CHAIN...as u mentioned the small O the front and rear are called SPROKET...when it getting sharper on the teeth..its time to change... Best is to change a pair..front and back...if ur chain is getting loose and looose no way to tighten..pls change together with it..if budget,CUT CHAIN(not advisable but for really budget people like me..)

[RVF_Kenny]

Originally posted by ahbee10@Aug 10 2006, 04:23 PM

so we only change the O-ring at the rear..how abt the small one in front?

:faint:

 

Those 2 round metal plates with teeth are called sprockets not O-rings. O-ring is a type of rubber seal and in this case a component within the chain structure of a O-ring chain itself. I think you are rather confused.

 

It is recommended that you change the sprockets in a pair or else there might be uneven wear.

 

Hope it helps...

[ahbee10]

thanks a lot...i finally know leh..how much is the sprocket normally? anyone know shop which is not so expensive coz me budget..scared become CARROT-HEAD..