Likwid Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Took off the front sprocket cover so I could clean the chain, and because I'm one of those curious people that likes to see how things work.... usually I can't get things back together but I was fine this time.Anyway, took off the cover and this is what I see caked up to the chainWent at the crud with a toothbrush and some good ol' fashioned WD-40It didn't look too bad until I started taking out giant clumps, it was crazy. Anyway, thought someone would get a kick out of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Holy shit man. Wow. Wd-40 is great. That's what i use on greasy parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Holy shit man. Wow. Wd-40 is great. That's what i use on greasy parts.Yah, it's amazing stuff. Just have to be careful on some stuff. I read some stuff that says not to spray it on the chain seals because the PROPELLANTS in the can are corrosive or something.So I spray it on a toothbrush, then brush the chain. Then lube it with chain lube.... man, too much work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Yah, it's amazing stuff. Just have to be careful on some stuff. I read some stuff that says not to spray it on the chain seals because the PROPELLANTS in the can are corrosive or something.So I spray it on a toothbrush, then brush the chain. Then lube it with chain lube.... man, too much work!Trade that in for a shaft driven cruiser. No more cleaning chains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 you could also use kerosene. that stuff melts grease away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Trade that in for a shaft driven cruiser. No more cleaning chains. I know! Stop rubbing it in! I was actually looking at belt driven conversions, but that's $900+.... seems kind of stupid, it's only my timeyou could also use kerosene. that stuff melts grease awayI thought about that actually, almost just took the whole chain off but I don't have a lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 you could also use kerosene. that stuff melts grease awaythat and wd-40 both dont bode well for o-ring seals! use the non-chlorinated brake cleaner or the orange citrus crap, i cant remember the name of it right now sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 that and wd-40 both dont bode well for o-ring seals! use the non-chlorinated brake cleaner or the orange citrus crap, i cant remember the name of it right now sorry.I've heard both good and bad for O and X ring chains.I'm actually thinking of buying something like this http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/tirox-motorcycle-chain-cleaner/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 hmm. sounds promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v65rider Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 That is nasty, I love my shaft drive, just change the oil in the final drive every 60k or so and ride the crap out of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 That is nasty, I love my shaft drive, just change the oil in the final drive every 60k or so and ride the crap out of it!I would like to have a shaft drive bike, but I've been thinking of changing my drive ration and you can't do that on a shaft drive bike...I dunno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v65rider Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Actually you can change the gearing in the final drive of a shaft drive bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Ya, WD40 it or brake cleaner for the actual junk. WD40/kerosene the chain and sprocket, take it around the block, and lube it. Use a steel brush too, I use a real corse one not the brass but the actual steeel. And ya I ve seen that before too lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 yes I've heard of that also.... there are also conversion kits to get you an extra gear too... I change the shaft oil every 6 thousand... just to keep things tight and happy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 yes I've heard of that also.... there are also conversion kits to get you an extra gear too... I change the shaft oil every 6 thousand... just to keep things tight and happy...That's what she said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 that and wd-40 both dont bode well for o-ring seals! use the non-chlorinated brake cleaner or the orange citrus crap, i cant remember the name of it right now sorry.I hate to disagree with ya bro, but kerosene is what my owners manual says to use to clean the chain. I do agree with you tho regarding the wd-40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I hate to disagree with ya bro, but kerosene is what my owners manual says to use to clean the chain. I do agree with you tho regarding the wd-40thats crazy... whatever works i guess, but you are talking about suzuki though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Take an old chain apart, and get the o-ring seals out of it. Soak a couple of them in WD-40 for....oh, how long do you feel like? A month? Then, check those for breakdown and elasticity against the other ones you took out and kept clean and in a dry place. Do it real scientific, put a couple in kerosene, maybe some in ATF or water as a control.See any difference?I'll go ahead and save you a month (it's been done several times on the web):No difference. WD-40 doesn't do jack shit to an O-ring chain. Use it like KY on a cheap whore.If you wanna keep your sprocket clean and the chain lubed, use Dupont Dry-Lube (available at Lowes for $4 a bottle). Goes on wet, dries clean, doesn't fling, doesn't attract dirt. My front sprocket is clean as hell, after 11,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 What I read just said the propellants were the bad part in WD-40 but there's no real proof.I think at the end of the season I'll end up removing the chain and cleaning it super well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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