Cleaning the chain - Page 4

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

dReWpY · 04-20-2008, 10:04 PM

got the N

Quick281 · 04-21-2008, 12:06 PM

Thanks for the pics CEO. I used the Motorex stuff but it seemed that 1 can wasn't enough for me.

I am going to try it again today with Kerosene. How exactly do you lube your chain? The stuff is quite messy!

Mudpuppy · 04-21-2008, 10:54 PM

i clean the chain real good, take a 5-15 minute ride and then put it on the rear stand.. use a rag to block the overspray.. heated chain + lube = lube sticking to chain..

well i clocked 550 miles on the new chain so not waiting for the motul chain clean - going for the kerosene to try that first and guess i have to stick with the chain wax for now.. my motul shit is backordered..

Quick281 · 04-22-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

i clean the chain real good, take a 5-15 minute ride and then put it on the rear stand.. use a rag to block the overspray.. heated chain + lube = lube sticking to chain..

well i clocked 550 miles on the new chain so not waiting for the motul chain clean - going for the kerosene to try that first and guess i have to stick with the chain wax for now.. my motul shit is backordered..

How liberal should I be with the lube? I assume I don't want to cake the chain in it?

Mudpuppy · 04-22-2008, 10:58 PM

i wouldn't be super liberal it doesn't take alot..

do you have a rear stand? if not its a pain in the ass..

basically if you have a rear stand i will spray the outer side first letting the chain rotate fully about 2-3 times by spinning the back tire, then the middle of the chain same way and finally the inner side of the link - then do nothing - let it sit there for 15 minutes - anything more is fine too - 30 minutes, 3 hours, 6 days, 8 years - whatever... it just needs 15 minutes to dry..

ceo012384 · 04-23-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

Thanks for the pics CEO. I used the Motorex stuff but it seemed that 1 can wasn't enough for me.

I am going to try it again today with Kerosene. How exactly do you lube your chain? The stuff is quite messy!

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 sprayed it all on, making it dripping wet is only going to make a mess and make more shit stick to it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

i clean the chain real good, take a 5-15 minute ride and then put it on the rear stand.. use a rag to block the overspray.. heated chain + lube = lube sticking to chain..

well i clocked 550 miles on the new chain so not waiting for the motul chain clean - going for the kerosene to try that first and guess i have to stick with the chain wax for now.. my motul shit is backordered..

I agree with the method.

How'd the kero work?

Mudpuppy · 04-23-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ceo012384

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 sprayed it all on, making it dripping wet is only going to make a mess and make more shit stick to it.

I agree with the method.

How'd the kero work?

Haven't kero'd yet - getting it tonight and trying it out.. got busy..

04-19-2008, 01:07 AM	#31
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04-21-2008, 12:06 PM	#35
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04-21-2008, 10:54 PM	#36
Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	i clean the chain real good, take a 5-15 minute ride and then put it on the rear stand.. use a rag to block the overspray.. heated chain + lube = lube sticking to chain.. well i clocked 550 miles on the new chain so not waiting for the motul chain clean - going for the kerosene to try that first and guess i have to stick with the chain wax for now.. my motul shit is backordered.. __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members

04-22-2008, 10:58 PM	#38
Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	i wouldn't be super liberal it doesn't take alot.. do you have a rear stand? if not its a pain in the ass.. basically if you have a rear stand i will spray the outer side first letting the chain rotate fully about 2-3 times by spinning the back tire, then the middle of the chain same way and finally the inner side of the link - then do nothing - let it sit there for 15 minutes - anything more is fine too - 30 minutes, 3 hours, 6 days, 8 years - whatever... it just needs 15 minutes to dry.. __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members