Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 What do you clean when you get back in from a ride? Went out for an hour or two today and I'm just wondering how often/ what I should be cleaning when I get back to the house? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Just ride in the rain ..... takes care of itself that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Okay, off I go right now. I just read the owners manual, didn't know if there was anything else I should look into. As far as lubing up the chain goes, how many miles before I do that and what type do you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawboy1647545515 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Honda Polish or Plexus whatever I have handy. Spray it on wipe it off, admire the shine. For cleaning the chain get yourself a Grunge Brush and some chain wax (spray can). With the chain warm from a ride mix up some degreaser like Castrol Superclean and use the brush to scrub the chain. Wipe dry with a towel and spray with a good coat of chain wax. No matter what, don't think putting the bike in gear while running on the rearstand will make any part of cleaning the chain easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Are you ever going to post pics/ I thought you were getting a 250 or something. Looks like you got a 650? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I'm definitely a lazy fuck when it comes to taking pics. I'm about to go out right now as a matter of fact, I'll go snap pics while I wait on this cloud to pass over so I know I don't get rained on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70279 Pictures posted there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy1647545504 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I believe Suzuki says you shouldn't use anything but kerosene to clean the chain on your SV. I think the interval for cleaning and lubing the chain is really dependant on how/when/what conditions you ride in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 i use kerosene on my chain, grunge brush, then i wipe down with a rag after that.. till its clean i then let it dry for a bit, and then after its done and dry i ride it to get the chain warmed up and then add the chain lube. i use honda Chain lube with moly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I agree with everything said here, with a caveat on the spray polish. It (Honda polish for sure, and I'm sure others) contains a lot of silicone in it which could create problems for you if you use it regularly and decide to paint the bike down the road. I've heard tons of horror stories of causing fish eyes in paint even after proper prep. Just thought I'd give you the heads up. Also, when people generally use it they use rags that really create more scratches/damage and it'd be better off to leave dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 yeah i dont use the honda polish.. i generally use the same stuff i use on cars. i have been using a base coat of optimum opti seal and then some meguairs tech wax on the VFR, on the body, lights, windscreen, and wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 sorry for any confusion Ryan, that comment was directed at the OP not you. I figured you weren't using that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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