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Forum: Mechanical or Tech 05-06-2008, 12:36 AM
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Posted By ceo012384
Exactly. The fire marshall in that particular...

Exactly. The fire marshall in that particular town is a cockmaster from what the HD employee told me (one of the few who seemed to know his ass from his elbow). So the lowes which is half a mile down...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 05-02-2008, 03:21 PM
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Posted By ceo012384
I found mine at Lowe's... it's a ~1 gallon metal...

I found mine at Lowe's... it's a ~1 gallon metal jug and was like 8 bucks.

Home Depot would carry it too but the town my closest HD is in doesn't allow it for some reason. Had to go down the...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-27-2008, 01:34 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,954
Posted By ceo012384
Shit man it looks great! Good work. Glad it...

Shit man it looks great! Good work. Glad it worked out for you. It's definitely the materials/method that I will continue to use indefinitely.

I sometimes do my detailing by hand, but also...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-27-2008, 12:58 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,954
Posted By ceo012384
Kerosene evaporates very quickly you don't really...

Kerosene evaporates very quickly you don't really need to wash the chain in my opinion, just wait a couple minutes and then ride it. The heat and air flow will definitely dry that shit off.

Like I...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-25-2008, 04:23 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,954
Posted By ceo012384
Good luck :dthumb: Haha.... yeah that will...

Good luck :dthumb:

Haha.... yeah that will be fine for the job... I just meant for possible storage, i.e. if you are considering leaving the kero in the bottle for a long time...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-25-2008, 03:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,954
Posted By ceo012384
Yeah the only reason I did the whole dealie was...

Yeah the only reason I did the whole dealie was because I already had the wheels off and everything.

I haven't cleaned the chain again since that time, which was the first time I used kero, but I...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-24-2008, 06:07 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,954
Posted By ceo012384
Nice dude. The reason I'm sticking with the...

Nice dude. The reason I'm sticking with the kerosene is precisely what you said.... a CAN of motorex is almost what it takes to do a good job.... 6 bucks a can... that shit adds up quick. Kerosene...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-23-2008, 01:14 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,954
Posted By ceo012384
Sure dude. I put rags behind it and just spray...

Sure dude. I put rags behind it and just spray lightly as I turn the wheel. You need a lot less than you think. Get the chain warmed up first if you can. Pat the excess off with a rag after you've...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-18-2008, 12:06 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,954
Posted By ceo012384
I use motorex chain lube. I've been pleased with...

I use motorex chain lube. I've been pleased with it thus far. It's nice and sticky and maintains a coating on the chain for a good length of time.

In my opinion no chain lube is going to be that...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-17-2008, 11:58 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,954
Posted By ceo012384
Do the kerosene... it worked great. Just dropping...

Do the kerosene... it worked great. Just dropping the sprocket into the kerosene half the shit came off by itself. A little bit of brushing and I was done.

Just wear rubber gloves because it...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-17-2008, 10:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,954
Posted By ceo012384
They don't have it at gas stations around here. ...

They don't have it at gas stations around here.

Kerosene... I found it at lowe's. One of the towns around me didn't sell it because their Fire Marshall is a douche. Had to go to the next town.
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Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-11-2008, 08:16 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,954
Posted By ceo012384
Easiest place would be a paint supply store or...

Easiest place would be a paint supply store or HD, whichever is closer. I need to pick some up too.... I'm gonna soak and scrub the chain and sprockets this weekend.
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-11-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,954
Posted By ceo012384
Interesting. :cheers: I wonder why so many...

Interesting. :cheers:

I wonder why so many people/sites/sources/etc say it's not good for chains?
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-10-2008, 11:19 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,954
Posted By ceo012384
I've read that WD40 is not great for your orings....

I've read that WD40 is not great for your orings.

Be safe and use a chain cleaner or kerosene.

I'm getting my new tires mounted on sunday and am planning to soak the chain in kerosene and clean...
Forum: Mechanical or Tech 04-08-2008, 03:33 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,954
Posted By ceo012384
Grab "the grunge brush". Works well. Also,...

Grab "the grunge brush". Works well.

Also, motorex makes a kit that has chain cleaner, chain lube, a rag, and a mini can of chain lube for your cowl. It's what I use. Good stuff.

And you don't...
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