Re: Chain maintainance

Posted by Piute on
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   Found this well looked cause didn't like the sticky "blue" used before (in 90s on a KZ);
BUT i thought"O"rings needed no cleaning.
Paul (my mechanic)said kerosene N soak in oil for hours


                                              Tips & Warnings

There is ongoing debate among motorcyclists about whether WD-40 is a good cleaning solvent to use on O-ring-type chains. An aerospace engineer who works for the National Highway Traffic Safety Board and examines airplanes after crashes provided photos to WebBikeWorld illustrating damage he observed being done to a bearing after long exposure to WD-40. His concern is that it is such a penetrative cleaner that it can get behind O-rings and remove the lubricant they are meant to protect. Some riders have reported excellent results with WD-40, while others stay away from it entirely.

Apart from the small range of chain-cleaning products specifically sold for motorcycle chains, many riders have used other solvents such as kerosene, diesel fuel, gasoline, and 3-in-1 oil. Always check your bike manufacturer's recommendation as to what the preferred chain cleaner is for your bike.

Your bike manufacturer will have specific recommendations about how often you should clean your chain. Consult the manual that came with your bike to learn more. If you do not have the manual, check the manufacturer's website



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