Cleaning the chain

Mudpuppy · 04-18-2008, 12:00 AM

i will try it for sure just already ordered the motul clean chain so i am going to try it out..

ceo012384 · 04-18-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

what did you use for lube after CEO?

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 clean. People like to bitch about getting it on things and having to clean it. To me it's just the way it is. Any decent chain lube is going to have those characteristics in my mind.

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Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

i will try it for sure just already ordered the motul clean chain so i am going to try it out..

I gotcha. I was using motorex chain cleaner which is pretty good but this kero worked much better and much quicker.

Gas Man · 04-18-2008, 01:18 AM

And if while cleaning your stuff... you get the kero on your clothing. Just spray some simple green on it to get rid of the smell when you wash it.

Amber Lamps · 04-18-2008, 02:32 AM

I've tried almost everything to clean chains. Brake and parts cleaner is bad,it says "donot put on rubber parts" right on the can. I thought about carb cleaner since it's ok for the o-ring,seals,etc in a carb but it has alcohol in it. Simple green and purple stuff are degreasers so if they make it past the o-ring there goes your lubrication. Chain cleaner is expensive and can be hard to find. So I'm back to penetrating oil or kerosene (which can be messy),so mostly penetrating oil. Oh and I'm using the Amsoil HD chain lube. It comes in a HUGE can for about $6.

Mudpuppy · 04-19-2008, 01:07 AM

i had no idea amsoil even made chain lube.. learn something new everyday.. is it clear?

Amber Lamps · 04-19-2008, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

i had no idea amsoil even made chain lube.. learn something new everyday.. is it clear?

a kinda light brown...

Cutty72 · 04-20-2008, 08:14 PM

Seems like every kind of "cleaner" is bad for your chain.
Guess I'll just switch to a belt

04-18-2008, 12:00 AM	#1
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04-18-2008, 01:18 AM	#3
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	And if while cleaning your stuff... you get the kero on your clothing. Just spray some simple green on it to get rid of the smell when you wash it. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

04-19-2008, 01:07 AM	#5
Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	i had no idea amsoil even made chain lube.. learn something new everyday.. is it clear? __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members

04-18-2008, 02:32 AM	#4
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I've tried almost everything to clean chains. Brake and parts cleaner is bad,it says "donot put on rubber parts" right on the can. I thought about carb cleaner since it's ok for the o-ring,seals,etc in a carb but it has alcohol in it. Simple green and purple stuff are degreasers so if they make it past the o-ring there goes your lubrication. Chain cleaner is expensive and can be hard to find. So I'm back to penetrating oil or kerosene (which can be messy),so mostly penetrating oil. Oh and I'm using the Amsoil HD chain lube. It comes in a HUGE can for about $6.