Chain Gang question

[lurch12_2000]

Cool. I know how to install them properly - closed end in the direction it spins.

I also just came across this curious test study of exposure of O rings to different cleansers and lubes. No wonder the factories all recommend kerosene for cleaning the chain.

http://www.xt225.com/forums/ubbthrea...3138#Post33138

I just did the chain on the ES like the manual says:
cleaned with Kerosene and lubed with motor oil

interesting study

[chef1366]

EK chains have been around for years.

[Mark M]

I also just came across this curious test study of exposure of O rings to different cleansers and lubes. No wonder the factories all recommend kerosene for cleaning the chain.

http://www.xt225.com/forums/ubbthrea...3138#Post33138

My understanding is that WD-40 is mostly kerosene with a few extra bits added in. That would explain why it was the same as the kerosene, except available in the handy aerosol container.

Also explains why my chains have done as well as they have under WD-40 and nothing else.

Mark

[TheCafeKid]

Funny, I do believe someone the other day was trying to chastize me for suggesting to another forum member to clean his chain with WD-40....

[chef1366]

Funny, I do believe someone the other day was trying to chastize me for suggesting to another forum member to clean his chain with WD-40....

—Synonyms 1. punish, castigate; whip, beat, flog, spank.

[highmileage]

I just found this - excellent reading and mucho info on chains - which ones to buy and how to lube them.

This ought to be especially of interest to those of you who stated that you are using DID O-ring chains!

And I believe they are probably correct when they say that 7 out of 10 lube their chain incorrectly...

http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_about_motorcycle_chains.htm