WD40

[That-Kid-O]

Hello there all,

I have recently got a can of WD40 and was wondering if it would be OK to use on my exhaust pipe to get rid of sticky residue left over from where there was a sticker on it?

I was advised to use boiling water to remove the sticker before but because it is a central pipe running under the seat that was awkward.


Another of my questions is that, this being my first "bike" I went out and got some Muc-Off chain lube and was curious on how often to lube the chain and also if any preparations were necessary.

Thanks to all who has taken time to read and I have used Google to find answers but I was out of luck.

[Finglonga]

Yes ok to use WD40 as long as the end can isn't titanium otherwise it will stain it.

Lube when it needs it, as in the chain looks dry. I just used to spray my lube on, but some wash the chain first.
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[stinkwheel]

Yes, WD40 would be ideal to remove sticky residue from your exhaust. If you don't wash the WD40 off afterwards, it'll smoke a bit next time you start it as the WD40 burns off.

If the chain is very crudded up with gritty muck, it would be an idea to clean it off or it'll wear the chain like grinding paste. More of an issue in winter when there's grit on the roads (Your can of WD40 would come in handy here, or I use paraffin which is cheaper, I use an old nail brush after the muck is loosened).

If the chain looks dry, it'll need a lube. Generally every 3-400 miles, more frequently if the weather is bad (water tends to blast the lube off).

Check the chain tension and adjust if necessary when you lube it. Check the tension at the tight spot on the chain (find the tight spot by wiggling the chain as you rotate the wheel, it'll be tighter in one place than in the others unless it is brand new).
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[That-Kid-O]

Finglonga, it is a Akrapovic end can and I didnt buy it so don't know if it is titanium, how can I find out?

And Stinkwheel thanks for the info.

[That-Kid-O]

And also, is there any way to recover the top yoke if for example a alarm remote left a faint area looking whitened compared to the rest of the yoke (black)?

[Alexio]

You should also bear in mind that if your exhaust is very cold it would be a very bad idea, depending on which exhaust you have (and what it's made out of), to pour boiling hot water over it. A sudden change of temperature like that could (in theory) seriously damage or crack parts of it, or so I've been told.

WD40 all the way though
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[chris-red]

[That-Kid-O]

I have just removed the alarm remote from the ignition key and added it to my main set of keys. I will leave the bikes key on its own as I dont want to cover the yoke...

I was just told WD 40 will stain the titanium can.... Then someone said WD40 all the way, what do I do... use it?

And the gimbo (presumably the chain?) I think has been replaced before I got the bike.... or at least it looks very clean and has been lubed. I got some Muc-Off chain lube today to apply if needed anyway

However there is a faint white mark left on the yoke from the translucent alarm remote, can this be wiped off? (not too important as it can only be noticed with direct light on the yoke lol)

[chris-red]

WD40 hasn't stained my can, if you are worried used petrol or white spirit.

Chances are the faint mark is where the alarm fob rubbed off the paint slightly. I have a few marks on my yoke too.
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[Nufkamp]

Also remember, WD40 is the best tar-spot remover there is for any vehicle.
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[Ichy]

White spirits is the best tar-spot remover there is for any vehicle.

[Paulington]

Sulphuric acid most definitely the best tar-spot remover there is for any vehicle. .
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[Nufkamp]

80 grit emery cloth is the best.........
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A plasma cutter is most definitely the best tar-spot remover there is for any vehicle. .
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