dustinsn3485 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I like to use Honda polish to clean the chain and have yet to find a chain wax I like.If I don't have honda polish handy, I've used some solvent cleaner before. I've used Kerosene. I've used WD40, I've used simple green once (It didn't work well), I've also used brake cleaner, there's probably other things I've used as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'm picking some of this stuff up for next year.$6/canArticle:http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-chain-lube/dupont-teflon-chain-lube.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 What kind of brush do you use? That could be the culprit. I've never had any o-ring deterioration from using WD-40.I used an old tooth brush (soft bristles as as most dentists suggest). Could also be that I don't clean it nearly enough and I switched from 530 to 520 chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 lol, I use some crappy chain lube from the auto parts store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomking Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I use Kerosene to clean ....does a pretty good job..Chain Wax for lube.Never had any trouble .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Kawi manual says use diesel or kerosene. I use kerosene to clean rinse and let dry and follow up with chainwax works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 PJ1 chain lube here. That stuff is STICKY!!! It looks like I'll be using kerosene, or diesel to clean the chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I tried PJ1 but it still flings off and makes a mess of the back wheel with chainwax I have no fling at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I tried PJ1 but it still flings off and makes a mess of the back wheel with chainwax I have no fling at allAt the rate I put it on, yes it does fling off, but if not too heavily applied, all should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 kerosene works for me........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 use gasoline then use a match to burn the dirt and grime off. works every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I'm so hardcore, I just replace my chain every 600 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) Kerosene or mineral spirits are what is recommended for cleaning chains.Check your o-rings by eyeball, to see if any are missing or obviously damaged.You can see them down in between the links and rollers.I've been using the DuPont dry teflon wax spray for over a year now.It might not last any longer than others, but it holds up pretty good in the wet conditions.It doesn't fling off where I can see it, and it is pretty smooth and quiet when I use it.Note: the main damage to rubber items like o-rings, comes from ozone, like dry rotting the tires.Also from chemicals that make the o-ring rubber either swell, crack, or melt to goo.There's a lot of chemicals that will do that.The life expectancy of rubber parts is ~six years. Edited November 4, 2009 by ReconRat moar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I use Motul Chain clean first:Then either PJ1 Blue Label - for street ridingor Maxima Chain wax for the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 or Maxima Chain wax for the track i use this for street. it doesnt seem to throw as much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I use Simple Green to clean and Maxima Chain wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 use gasoline then use a match to burn the dirt and grime off. works every time.my sarcasm detector's batteries died...I hope you don't really use gasoline on an o-ring chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 my sarcasm detector's batteries died...I hope you don't really use gasoline on an o-ring chain.Nah, he just lets the grime and gunk wash off in the rain! (Almost true story there! I did see him cleaning it yesterday though.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 my sarcasm detector's batteries died...I hope you don't really use gasoline on an o-ring chain. No I dont. I was being sarcastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 No I dont. I was being sarcastic. good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy1011 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 When you guys are using Kerosene are you soaking the chain? or just putting some in a rag and whiping it down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I take it for a short ride 10-15 minutes to warm the chain I have the kerosene in a spray bottle I spray it down use my grundge brush rinse and let dry then take for short ride just enough to warm chain and then spray with chain wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Like Connerot said, I use an old windex bottle for the kerosene. When it's time to clean. I come back from a ride spray it down, scrub it, spray again, let dry overnight, spray chain wax the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 /\ yep but i use instead o kerosene due to the fact that i could not find it anywhere near my house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I buy it at my local Ace Hardware by the paint thinners and mineral spirits in gallon metal cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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