I like using non o-ring chains of high quality because they have markedly decreased friction when compared to o-ring chains. Lubing them is no real problem, but keeping 'em clean does require some attention.
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Hmmm, apparently the article I read on WD40 was something less than entirely accurate. LOL
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andrewclaycomb
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Well I tried using just WD40 and now I get a lot of lube fling. The side of the tire, running down the side and center stand, even the guy riding behind me for about 200 miles on Saturday had a nice even stripe down the front of his face shield.
Any tricks. I used to use PJ Blue chain lube. If I clean with WD40 and then spray on the lube will it stop the flinging by somehow clinging the WD40 to the chain? I also should probably get a chain guard.
Any tricks. I used to use PJ Blue chain lube. If I clean with WD40 and then spray on the lube will it stop the flinging by somehow clinging the WD40 to the chain? I also should probably get a chain guard.
You were supposed to use the WD40 on a rag and wipe the chain down to clean it. Not soak it and fling WD 40 over half of Kansas. LOL After cleaning with the WD 40, go to Lowes and buy a can of Multi purpose dry Teflon Lubricant and lightly mist the chain sideplates and rollers, allowing them to dry. There will be no fling off and it will lube the rubber "O" rings.
OH yeah, one more thing. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT! have the bike running when you wipe the chain with a rag. I know it seems like a quick and easy way, but its also a quick and easy way to lose a finger. Trust me on this.
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OH yeah, one more thing. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT! have the bike running when you wipe the chain with a rag. I know it seems like a quick and easy way, but its also a quick and easy way to lose a finger. Trust me on this.
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andrewclaycomb
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wow, I'm a moron. Yeah, I sprayed a couple of shots into each individual link. This is what I did with PJ lube and it stayed in place. (I guess they state it won't fling also.) So how do clean it out now? I wiped it down before the ride and it's covered again at the end of the ride. Also it's sort of brown/orange looking. The chain is not rusted at all. When I wipe it off it looks brand new still. Does the WD40 just discolor? Would there be a problem with taking it to a car wash and hosing it down (Whole underside of bike), then going over the chain with WD40 and lube there on the spot?
I would not spray wash a chain at a car wash. WD40 is colorless (any that I have used anyway). Could the coloration be from the road dust in your area?
Just rewipe it with a rag moistened with WD40, then wipe it almost dry. After that, dust shouldnt stick to it much if any at all.
Earl
Just rewipe it with a rag moistened with WD40, then wipe it almost dry. After that, dust shouldnt stick to it much if any at all.
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andrewclaycomb
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Come to think of it, there was a part of nowhere KS that looked like red dirt had blown across the pavement, but it was only for maybe 10 miles or so. I guess that's all it takes.
I'm glad I posted this because I was just going to go out and spray it down again and wipe off the excess. Should I take off the cover bolted to the engine and wipe down that area? I suppose I need a reason to buy an impact driver.
I'm glad I posted this because I was just going to go out and spray it down again and wipe off the excess. Should I take off the cover bolted to the engine and wipe down that area? I suppose I need a reason to buy an impact driver.
Many moons ago, there was a raging argument here ( I know that's hard to believe) about whether one should clean off the packing grease on a new chain, and if one should then be regularly lubing o-ring chains, and if so, with what. I had just purchased and installed two RK X-Ring chains on my GS550 and GS700, so I emailed them to get the straight poop on maintenance from a major manufacturer. I still have the email. Here it is:
What I have done since then is occasionally clean the chain with a rag soaked in kerosene, then spray it very lightly with Maxima chain wax. I let it dry for about ten minutes, then wipe the excess off with a rag very lightly dampened in kerosene.
Four years and 16,000 miles later, the 700's chain has only needed adjustment once, and looks brand new (I sold the 550 last year, and that chain looked brand new as well). The 700 has been ridden quite a few times in the rain to boot. I'll bet I get another 10,000 or more miles out of it.
What I have done since then is occasionally clean the chain with a rag soaked in kerosene, then spray it very lightly with Maxima chain wax. I let it dry for about ten minutes, then wipe the excess off with a rag very lightly dampened in kerosene.
Four years and 16,000 miles later, the 700's chain has only needed adjustment once, and looks brand new (I sold the 550 last year, and that chain looked brand new as well). The 700 has been ridden quite a few times in the rain to boot. I'll bet I get another 10,000 or more miles out of it.
Naw, just put the bike on the centerstand. wipe whatever you can reach on the lower chain run. Turn the rear wheel with you hand until another foot of chain is eposed and wipe again. Repeat until the whole chain is wiped clean.
Earl
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