valkanut_imp
First service completed
Thread starter
hi, is wd 40 good to use for the chain ?
chain lubricant ?
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redbirds_imp
Road warrior
WD-40 can be a great chain cleaner but should be dried off afterwards and a proper chain lube applied. I prefer the dry wax chain lubes as they don't fling off nor attract grit that can act as an abrasive on the chain and sprockets.
Best chain lube around, for me anyway.
Tirox Chain Wax Review - webBikeWorld
Best chain lube around, for me anyway.
Tirox Chain Wax Review - webBikeWorld
valkanut_imp
First service completed
Thread starter
thanks redbird.redbirds_imp said:
HikerToo_imp
Road warrior
I've been using Maxima Chain Wax at recommendation of dealer and have not had to clean my chain in 13K miles.....I apply it every 500 miles.
Amazon.com
Oh, and just found this, so maybe I will clean the chain, I already have the grunge brush just waiting...
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Oh, and just found this, so maybe I will clean the chain, I already have the grunge brush just waiting...
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
lemontree_imp
First service completed
Any chain wax is good but for chain cleaning - nothing beats kero!
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
+1, kerosene is great for cleaning.lemontree_imp said:
kmoney_imp
Road warrior
Tirox Synthetic Chain Wax. Best stuff I've come across so far -- easy on, zero fling and cheap for a nice big can.
mininsx_imp
Been there
Kerosene for cleaning and Repsol chain lube. This stuff does not fling off.
JustPassinThru_imp
Been there
I use an aerosol wax-based lube that goes on as a foam, with a tube-nozzle. Put the machine on its center stand, let it idle, put it in first gear so the rear wheel is spinning...and spray the lube on the rear sprocket. Also get the sides of the chain.
I used duct tape to make a short rear extension to the chain guard also - looks not-so-good but it catches lube that might be flung right after treating it. As well as water and mud off wet roads.
So far...no issues. I'll know better as the miles log up.
I used duct tape to make a short rear extension to the chain guard also - looks not-so-good but it catches lube that might be flung right after treating it. As well as water and mud off wet roads.
So far...no issues. I'll know better as the miles log up.
AndyHe_imp
Running like a top
I do the same as JustPassinThru but I need to get a better lube as it gets thrown on to the rear wheel as I ride and makes a mess.
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
Have had no fling whatever with Tirox lube.
Motogeezer1949_imp
Road warrior
Remember, you don't need very much lube. Depending what your using, applying it to a 4" to 6" section of chain works pretty well.
Keeps the chain a lot cleaner too.
Keeps the chain a lot cleaner too.
JustPassinThru_imp
Been there
Try making a short extension on the chain guard with duct tape.AndyHe_imp said:
It doesn't need to be very long. An inch is enough.
I discovered this with my first bike, a Yamaha R5C. Lubricated the chain on Sunday; took it to work on Monday. I worked in an office in those days; and had a dress shirt on. Which of course got splattered and ruined.
I subsequently ruined another shirt and two coats, before I saw the chain guard was just too short. Using a piece of a pop can and one sheet-metal screw and drill, I extended the end an inch and a half. Problem solved forever.
Here, now, too, probably. I didn't wait to ruin a shirt before making this silver-tape extension. It's been on two months, still there; and when it falls off I'll make another in two minutes.
How does the lube get to the rest of the chain? :huh:Motogeezer1949_imp said:
rboe
Road warrior
With o-ring chains just about the only lube duty you're taking care of is the sprocket and chain interface. There fore I do the whole length.
I've been experimenting with a wax lube; so far I'm quite tickled. Back in the day, all chain lube flung off (today it still does if you over do it, but like the old days).
So much about motorcycling is so much better than the early 80's.
I've been experimenting with a wax lube; so far I'm quite tickled. Back in the day, all chain lube flung off (today it still does if you over do it, but like the old days).
So much about motorcycling is so much better than the early 80's.
furious_blue_imp
Been there
How does the lube get to the rest of the chain? :huh:JustPassinThru_imp said:
The tape idea is great ! chalk up another use for duct tape.
I think I'll be a fashion plate and do mine in black tape, or maybe red to match the sidecover.
As for lubing 6" of chain,
I guess one can ride at 1/4 throttle or less, then you only need 1/4 the amount of chain lube...
DaSwami_imp
Been there
Suzuki recommends kerosene for cleaning the chain, and it will lube the chain also!
I'm using Suzuki spray moly-grease which is a bit messy but quite sticky. I will look into chain waxes when I've used up my cans.
I'm using Suzuki spray moly-grease which is a bit messy but quite sticky. I will look into chain waxes when I've used up my cans.
HikerToo_imp
Road warrior
Wow, just cleaned my chain with Motul Chain Cleaner and a Grunge Brush , I should have done this sooner, looks nice, hope I don't become obsessed with having a clean chain nowHikerToo_imp said:
rboe
Road warrior
I have some chain cleaner, have not used it. sigh
Pterodactyl_imp
Road warrior
Looks good. Obsessed? Come on, nobody on this forum is obsessed.HikerToo_imp said:Wow, just cleaned my chain with Motul Chain Cleaner and a Grunge Brush , I should have done this sooner, looks nice, hope I don't become obsessed with having a clean chain nowHikerToo_imp said:
Seriously though, go easy with the grung brush. It is possible to damage O-rings with them.
Cheers
Inline4_imp
Been there
Looks good. Obsessed? Come on, nobody on this forum is obsessed.Pterodactyl_imp said:Looks good. Obsessed? Come on, nobody on this forum is obsessed.HikerToo_imp said:Wow, just cleaned my chain with Motul Chain Cleaner and a Grunge Brush , I should have done this sooner, looks nice, hope I don't become obsessed with having a clean chain nowHikerToo_imp said:
Seriously though, go easy with the grung brush. It is possible to damage O-rings with them.
Cheers
Seriously though, go easy with the grung brush. It is possible to damage O-rings with them.
Cheers
Although I bought a grunge brush several months ago, I instead use a nice stiff toothbrush to assist the Motul chain cleaner. This product doesn't need much help, believe me! The Motul chain lube is also one of the best products I've ever used as well. For several years, I loved Maxima Chain Wax but am now so satisfied with the Motul line of products that I sincerely doubt I will ever feel the need to try other chain products. This stuff is good!! :heart: :biker:
