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[Bogdan Swider]

> > Anyone have any suggestions for techniques to clean the chain? I'm using > kerosene according the owner's manual recommendation and get the chain > sort of clean with a fingernail scrubber, but its not perfect and its > very messy.

For a number of years now, I've been using a gizmo called Z-Chain Oiler. It's a plastic brush you wrap around the chain and you can squirt lube into. I use it every time I lube the chain; keep it in a container zip tied to the bike. Can be a bit messy but not too bad. $12 (?) at moto stores. Bogdan

[Joseph Jones]

The method I use is simple, I lift the bike's rear wheel by using two ratcheting tiedown straps hooked to a rafter in the garage, Start the bike and put it in first and let the rear wheel spin. As it spins I spray desiel fuel, or karoseen from a pump up gardeb sprayer on the chain as it rotates. I have a 4'x 14" sheet of scrap plywood I put down under the bike to catch all the crud. Sometimes I put news papers on the plywood to help with the clean up. Joe A18 SE Ky

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Bogdan Swider wrote: > > > > Anyone have any suggestions for techniques to clean the chain? I'm using > > kerosene according the owner's manual recommendation and get the chain > > sort of clean with a fingernail scrubber, but its not perfect and its > > very messy. > > For a number of years now, I've been using a gizmo called Z-Chain Oiler. > It's a plastic brush you wrap around the chain and you can squirt lube into. > I use it every time I lube the chain; keep it in a container zip tied to the > bike. Can be a bit messy but not too bad. $12 (?) at moto stores. > > Bogdan

[Michael T]

Newspaper works great for the cleaning debree coming off the chain. I clean my chain w/ a chain cleaner, much like wd-40, and fling it dry by running the bike at about 40mph on the speedo. It comes off fast at that speed - I then apply a chain oil from Motorex - Dirt Chain lube 622 series Example - http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=MCS_375-0071_G oh, the baby can is great for use while riding - refills from the mother bottle with ease, much like a butane3 lighter from the source can of butane. Geez, this is better than an oil thread for the motor. :-0 Michael T A16 lasvegasrider -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Jones [mailto:asbestosworkers@...] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 4:34 PM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Chain Lube The method I use is simple, I lift the bike's rear wheel by using two ratcheting tiedown straps hooked to a rafter in the garage, Start the bike and put it in first and let the rear wheel spin. As it spins I spray desiel fuel, or karoseen from a pump up gardeb sprayer on the chain as it rotates. I have a 4'x 14" sheet of scrap plywood I put down under the bike to catch all the crud. Sometimes I put news papers on the plywood to help with the clean up. Joe A18 SE Ky

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Bogdan Swider wrote: > > > > Anyone have any suggestions for techniques to clean the chain? I'm using > > kerosene according the owner's manual recommendation and get the chain > > sort of clean with a fingernail scrubber, but its not perfect and its > > very messy. > > For a number of years now, I've been using a gizmo called Z-Chain Oiler. > It's a plastic brush you wrap around the chain and you can squirt lube into. > I use it every time I lube the chain; keep it in a container zip tied to the > bike. Can be a bit messy but not too bad. $12 (?) at moto stores. > > Bogdan List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links

[Keith Saltzer]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "abudge1963" wrote:

> > Hi folks, > > Could anyone suggest a good chain lube. I have read that WD40

works

> OK. I`m not sure what I should use. > > Thanks > > Adrian Budge

I'm currently still trying out the advice that I got from 2 guys that have both been riding bikes for a damn long time. The advice? Use nothing, it doesn't do your O/X ring chain any good. We shall see. To clarify, I AM cleaning off the chain with WD-40 after I ride in the dirt, but not usually till I get home, and sometimes that is hundreds of mile away. I will also clean it once in a while if it just gets really dirty looking, but so far, that has only been once. I am using an awesome DID X-ring chain to begin with, and the high tensile strength certainly helps. I keep it cleaned, (important) adjusted properly, (VERY important) and I started out with this chain connected to brand new, sturdy, steel sprockets too. I currently have 8000 miles on the chain and sprockets, and those are hard miles. I am not a delicate rider by any means. I had to adjust it twice so far. The first adjustment was at about 5000 miles and it only needed 1/4 of a turn on the adjusters, and the second time was at about 7000 miles and again needed only 1/4 turn. No mess, no oil fling, no scrubbing super sticky lube off the bike, no hassle. I am loving it. I am also keeping a close eye on my clean rims for the detection of lube flinging out from behind the rings. So far, I have seen none. MrMoose A8 (Barbie and Ken special)

[D Critchley]

Well Folks, Having read all of the posts on the above subject for a few days, I came up with an idea on the subject that might be worth thinking about. When I am on long trips, (Edmonton to Tijuana and back, for example) I lube my chain with one of the pressurized cans of grease every day at noon. This oiling has to last 24 hours and so it had better be pretty sticky stuff. If a person was using an oiler that constantly oils the chain, perhaps a thinner substance like WD40 would be better since it only has to last a short time until another drop is delivered, and not being so sticky there would be less dirt stuck to the chain and sprockets and rims and spokes and anything else that gets in the way. Just a thought. DC

[Keith Saltzer]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, D Critchley wrote:

> Well Folks, Having read all of the posts on the above subject for a > few days, I came up with an idea on the subject that might be worth > thinking about. > When I am on long trips, (Edmonton to Tijuana and back, for >example) I lube my chain with one of the pressurized cans of grease >every day at noon.

WHAT?! Did you really read the posts on the subject? We said that cans of sticky goo do more damage than good, and they are a mess, and they are expensive, and not as available, and and and and and.

> This oiling has to last 24 hours and so it had better be pretty > sticky stuff.

I'm willing to bet big money that your not cleaning all of that sticky goop off of your chain before reapplying new stuff while your on the road. If you are, you are doing a lot of work that I don't have to do, and wouldn't do. If your spraying your chain every 24 hours on the road, WD-40 is just the ticket.

> If a person was using an oiler that constantly oils the > chain, perhaps a thinner substance like WD40 would be better

WD-40 is too thin for that.

> since it > only has to last a short time until another drop is delivered, and

not

> being so sticky there would be less dirt stuck to the chain and > sprockets and rims and spokes and anything else that gets in the

way. If you use an oiler, you have to use a thick, and at least semi sticky oil product. Hence you will have a mess. Enter WD-40. MrMoose A8 (Barbie and Ken special)

[weblvr@yahoo.com]

Any favorites re chain lube? As of late I have heard of chainsaw bar oil and automatic transmission fluid.....What do you guys use? Thanks from a newby with two A16's.

[John Kokola]

WD-40 for cleaning if need be. Gear oil for lubrication. --John Kokola

> -----Original Message----- > From: weblvr@... [mailto:weblvr@...] > > Any favorites re chain lube?

[Ramey]

gear oil mixed with slickem (STP etc.), will put a patina on your KLR. -----Original Message----- From: John Kokola [mailto:jck22903@...] Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 9:04 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] chain lube WD-40 for cleaning if need be. Gear oil for lubrication. --John Kokola

> -----Original Message----- > From: weblvr@... [mailto:weblvr@...] > > Any favorites re chain lube?

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[Randy Shultz]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, weblvr@y... wrote:

> > > Any favorites re chain lube? What do you guys use?

--- I'm with the WD-40 crowd, except I use a product called CorrosionX instead. I originally used it on firearms to lube and protect from corrosion, and then it dawned on me that that's exactly what I want my chain lube to do as well. Works great. Coming from the street side of motorcycling, I was previously using chain wax. Didn't take much dirt riding to realize that wasn't the way to go, and now I don't use chain wax on my street bikes either. Randy