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09-10-2018, 12:21 PM
(09-09-2018, 07:34 AM)DBM_imp Wrote: Do not use WD 40. It is hard on the rubber o rings. Use engine flush ( kerosene) from the local auto parts store. After cleaning, warm up the chain by taking a short ride and spray on the inside of the chain while spinning the rear tire backwards. I use the Honda chain lube with moly.

I think that's an old wives' tale. I've seen numerous independent tests of the effects of O-rings submerged in WD-40 for long periods of time, with no ill effects.

Here's one from Motorcyclist mag :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzyk4nq3ug0

That being said, I use kerosene simply because it's much less expensive than WD-40.
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cleaning the chain - by el duque_imp - 09-09-2018, 01:12 AM
RE: cleaning the chain - by LongRanger_imp - 09-09-2018, 02:58 AM
cleaning the chain - by chync_imp - 09-09-2018, 03:10 AM
RE: cleaning the chain - by redbirds_imp - 09-09-2018, 04:20 AM
RE: cleaning the chain - by Flynrider_imp - 09-09-2018, 06:21 AM
cleaning the chain - by MMC_imp - 09-09-2018, 06:57 AM
RE: cleaning the chain - by DBM_imp - 09-09-2018, 07:34 AM
RE: cleaning the chain - by Dave_imp - 09-10-2018, 10:57 AM
RE: cleaning the chain - by Flynrider_imp - 09-10-2018, 12:21 PM
RE: cleaning the chain - by Jeeves_imp - 09-10-2018, 01:44 PM
RE: cleaning the chain - by Houtman_imp - 09-10-2018, 09:02 PM
RE: cleaning the chain - by DBM_imp - 09-11-2018, 08:31 PM

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