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Cleaning the chain

Discussion in 'Yamaha 250cc In-Line 4's' started by robustus0007, Mar 22, 2007.

  1. robustus0007

    robustus0007 New Member

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    The chain on my bike is getting filthy. Is it fine to clean it with kerosene? Should I apply any oil to it after cleaning?
     
    robustus0007, Mar 22, 2007
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    Iam not to sure about the kero but will have to relube it.
     
    peza, Mar 22, 2007
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    Yes and yes
     
    FZR Dude, Mar 22, 2007
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    yeah kero, the instructions that came with my RK oring chain was to ride the bike (warm the chain up) remove soak in kreosine and wipe dry then relube with a non splatter chain oil.
     
    8_stitch, Mar 22, 2007
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    There is even a nice three sided brush designed just for this situation...

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    FZR Dude, Mar 22, 2007
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    Thats cool.
     
    peza, Mar 22, 2007
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    Even the manual on my bike says to clean with kerosene as it has some lubricant properties, then re-lube.

    I use a Bel-Ray "O"ring spray lube. It dries a white colour, so I can see if I have missed any links, and does not spatter or fling off. NO MESS. <!-- s:dban: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/th_Dancing_Bananna.gif" alt=":dban:" title="dancing bananna" /><!-- s:dban: -->
     
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    I don’t miss cleaning and lubing chains at all. A scottoiler is worth its weight in gold!
     
    Ciaran, Mar 22, 2007
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    I found that chain wax works nice, and nothing gets sprayed of the chain onto your rim..
     
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