[dsn_klr650] this is how i cleaned my chain

[Brad Davis]

Last night I cleaned my chain using a method I don't believe I have read about yet on the list. My goal is to get the chain looking new and to keep that way. This is what I did. 1) Prop the bike up so that the rear wheel freewheels. 2) Tape a piece of waxpaper behind the chain and against the frame so the tire is protected and the chain is in front of the waxpaper. 3) This is where I may get some contrarian comments from you guys. Take a can of aerosol Liquid Wrench and begin blasting the chain with it while slowly rotating the tire until all the chain has been cleaned. I tried a PTFE spray lube first and it seemed to get some of the grime off, but nothing like Liquid Wrench. I would have tried WD-40 but I was out of it. When I used the Liquid Wrench I could see black grime (gritty to the touch) dripping from the chain pooling in the container I set below the wax paper. Keep spraying until you are satisfied with the cleanliness or you run out of Liquid Wrench (like I did). 4) Dry off the chain with paper towels. Keep rotating the rear wheel and using those paper towels until the links look pretty dry. 5) Lube the chain. Like I said I didn t have WD-40 but I did have a can of New Dimension chain lube. I bought it at Parts America ($2.50/can). This lube has PTFE and something like DiSulfied something or another and sprays on in a foam. Wipe down the chain with paper towels again until excess lube is gone. 6) Presto, Chain looks new! Caveats and Comments: Hopefully Liquid Wrench is compatible with the chains O-Rings. Exposure time was short but I ll let you know if anything adverse happens. WD-40 may have been better as a final lube or final rinse because it is thinner than the lube I used and would probably rinse out the Liquid Wrench between the links better. I look forward to your comments! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/

[Denzfeat@aol.com]

Try using generic silicone spray rather than WD-40 to lube O-ring chanins. The lube cleans the chain pretty well, and keeps the rubber O-rings nice and moist. I lube it every couple rides, takes a few seconds with engine running in first gear on center stand. I adjustment at 500 miles, nothing in next in 2300 miles, still looks good. Anything that flies off can be wiped off with rag, leaves surfaces shiny and rust-free. Pete the silly cone Streak