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Chain maintenance
I found an excellent video on youtube detailing how to clean and lube the chain. He makes a great point about only applying lube to the inside circumference of the chain so that when you spin the tire, the lube is pushed into the places it needs to go, rather than being flung off the outside of the chain.
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08-12-2009, 12:01 PM
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Anybody know where to get the cleaner he's using? Is it "Motools"??
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08-12-2009, 12:13 PM
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thats a nice brush ha! I need to do this along with tightening my chain...
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08-12-2009, 12:14 PM
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99vengeur you use wd-40 as a cleaner, lube or both?
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I have talked with many people about the brush thing, because I saw it and wanted to find one. But people say that using a brush could push dirt into the chain and o-rings, possibly damaging them or wearing them out faster. Whether this is true or not, I don't know. So I just spray the chain really well and run it through a rag. It seemed to clean all the grime off just fine.
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08-12-2009, 12:42 PM
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I use Kerosene as a cleaner. Works great. I use Dupont Teflon lube. Great stuff! Drys very quick and NO sling. CLEAR!
DuPont Teflon at Lowe's: Dry Film Lubricant DuPont Teflon Chain Lube - webBikeWorld Last edited by jspansel; 08-12-2009 at 12:45 PM. |
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WD-40 followed by stickier lube
My 2 cents = WD40 to clean, wipe off as much as you can, then apply your favorite O-Ring chain lube. Mine is Bel-Ray Super Clean Chain Lube. Its $14 or $15 bucks a bottle.
My chain looks brand new every time =) I would just do the WD-40, but I dont feel like spraying every weekend :P (about 500 miles)
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08-12-2009, 02:23 PM
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But, the FZ6R without a center stand is a PITA to get the job done. I'm going to have to get a paddock stand for her bike. 
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08-12-2009, 04:05 PM
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